We Install an Exterior Tire Rack to Our Bronco

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Being able to carry an oversized spare tire on the exterior tailgate is important, and the new Smittybilt Bronco HD Pivot is up to the task. Made of monoblock aluminum material, the single-action component bolts on quickly and easily, strengthening the tailgate while allowing up to a 40-inch spare. The tire mount is adjustable, thanks to chromoly mounting brackets, and maintains the easy, single-action opening and closing of the tailgate. The auxiliary accessory mount eliminates tailgate sagging and rattles that would likely occur with an oversized tire attached to the stock bracket. The design allows the third brake light and backup camera to continue to function with the oversized tire in place.