Smittybilt Tire Relocation Bracket — Optimize Your Spare Mount Without Modding
Running oversized tires is part of the Jeep life — but so is dealing with clearance issues at the rear bumper or tailgate. The Smittybilt Tire Relocation Bracket solves that by repositioning your spare outward and upward, giving you the room you need for big tires, tire carriers, or bumper upgrades — without drilling or major modifications.
Whether your next tire is a 35s, 37s, or even bigger, this bracket helps you use it without compromising form or function. It installs directly using factory mounting points, retains tailgate alignment, and keeps your third brake light and rear camera working as intended.
Key Features & Benefits:
- 🧱 Bolt-On Design, No Drilling Required — mounts using the factory spare tire mounting points
- ↗️ Moves Spare 1.5″ Up & Out — gains clearance at bumper line or for swing-outs
- 💪 Heavy-Duty Steel Construction — built to handle big tire loads
- 🖤 Textured Black Powder-Coat Finish — durable, corrosion-resistant, matches rugged rear mounts
- 🔄 Retains Functionality — factory wiring, third-brake light, and rear camera remain unchanged
Fitment & Compatibility
✅ Fits 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL & JLU
🔧 Compatible with factory spare tire mount location and most rear bumper / tire carrier setups
⚠ Designed to support oversized tires (check tire specs and bumper compatibility)
Why You’ll Want This Bracket
If you’re running or planning to run larger-than-stock tires, it’s easy to hit clearance problems at the tailgate or rear bumper. The Smittybilt Tire Relocation Bracket gives you just enough shift to make those lines usable again — without cutting, drilling, or ugly workarounds.
It also protects your investment: you maintain factory camera and light functions, preserve tailgate fitment, and don’t compromise your bumper or swing-out geometry. Whether you’re mounting a big spare or planning a full rear end build, this bracket is a practical upgrade that takes a small install and yields big freedom.
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