Auxiliary reverse/rock lights can be mounted on gussets on the inside lower corners the frame, and the top of the center post is capped with a tab and 1/2" hole for antenna mounting. When certain cargo systems are used, this tab is used to secure the racks to the tire frame. If a cargo system like this is added, an extension tab will have to be created for the antenna if you use one.

The rack swings out 90° from the rear of the Jeep with the use of a milled slot in the spindle and a spring loaded lock rod through the main beam that will engage the slot. This locks the carrier in the open position. The rack mounts to the bumper spindle with a clamp sleeve on the spindle. Spindle is center drilled for lubrication with a grease Zerk fitting on top.

On the upper right is a hinge provision that bolts into the body tub. To install this will require drilling two holes into the body tub. Though putting holes and attaching a tire carrier to the body may not be preferred, it is essential to stabilize the carrier. The upper hinge is also bolted to the carrier frame. This is for the ability to position the upper hinge up or down if a body lift is added or if the hinge bracket does not hit the body where it should. The upper hinge uses a urethane bushing to provide a cushion between the rack frame and body tub. On the upper left corner of the carrier frame, there is a 3/8” thick tab. This is for an auxiliary pinning yoke that would be installed on the body tub as an additional securing point if a cargo system is added later. This too would require drilling into the tub.

Hi-Lift jack hardware is included. As is one tab for a lock. Mounting the jack will require removal of the bottom foot on the jack. Because of the mounting this Hi-Lift in such a confined space, to get them tucked away nicely, cutting down the handle and main beam is common practice. Three or so inches works great. As far as shortening the effective range of the jack, consider using a ratchet strap or small chain with a ‘S’ hook to loosely tie the axle to the frame. When the slack has been taken out of the strap or chain, it will then lift the axle without having to go through the whole range of articulation that our high dollar suspensions will allow. This just could minimize the tipsy condition you get from a fully extended jack. Just a thought.

When a Hi-Lift is kept in the carrier, it has a tendency to cover the license plate. Relocation of the plate is a good solution. One good placement for this is on the T-handle that secures the tire. Drill two ¼” holes in the cross handle, bolt the plate to it with an illuminating license holder, and its done. A quick disconnect electrical union will be required for the light as well. Hot Rod outlets have classy holders worth checking into. Ours are effective, but not quite as nice.

A Mad-Axe Mount is also available, which places the axe just above the Hi-Lift.

Something that helps the stability of this carrier to the vehicle is using the existing rubber tire bumpers that the TJ’s have on their rear doors. Use spacers if the carriers don’t touch them and cut some of the rubber bumpers if they contact too soon. The idea is to dial in just a little resistance before the lower latch engages the locking slot.