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The support bracket is designed to add rigidity and structure to the tailgate sheet metal to combat the squeaks/movement of the spare carrier. In some cases without a support bracket, the vibrations and aggressive movements combined with a heavier wheel has damaged the metal nearest the carrier mounting points.
Once the weight of the tire/wheel has been displaced across more surface area, the load on those carrier mounting points is drastically reduced. Instead of attaching the accessory arm to the hinge bolts themselves, we press on the pem fasteners to the plate, again distributing the load across more surface area.
As far as what the hinges can handle, I’ll you be the judge of this picture..
The tailgate handles a tire+weight of a grown man. Not condoning this much weight is safe long term use, but it’s a good demonstration of how stout the hinges are.
Thoughts???
Once the weight of the tire/wheel has been displaced across more surface area, the load on those carrier mounting points is drastically reduced. Instead of attaching the accessory arm to the hinge bolts themselves, we press on the pem fasteners to the plate, again distributing the load across more surface area.
As far as what the hinges can handle, I’ll you be the judge of this picture..
The tailgate handles a tire+weight of a grown man. Not condoning this much weight is safe long term use, but it’s a good demonstration of how stout the hinges are.
Thoughts???
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