Skyjacker Suspension Spare Tire Relocation Kit

Clear the Way: Skyjacker Spare Tire Relocation Kits Explained

When you upgrade your Jeep Wrangler to a larger tire — the kind that actually earns its keep on the trail — the factory spare tire mount often becomes a liability. A 35", 37", or even 42" tire hanging off the stock position can crowd your rear bumper, stress your tailgate, and block your third brake light. Skyjacker Suspension, a brand with roots going back to 1974 and over five decades of off-road engineering behind it, addresses this problem head-on with a focused lineup of spare tire relocation kits built specifically for Jeep Wrangler owners.

Purpose-Built for the Wrangler Platform

Skyjacker's spare tire relocation kits are engineered with a clear mission: move the spare outward and upward to create the clearance that larger aftermarket wheels and tires demand. The kits are designed to fit the 2007–2025 Jeep Wrangler JK and JL platform, meaning they account for the full range of Rubicon and non-Rubicon models across both two- and four-door configurations.

• STRJK212 — A dedicated spare tire relocation kit for 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK models, designed to accommodate 33–37" diameter tires with 4–5.5" backspacing.
• TGSSTR1 — A combo kit pairing spare tire relocation with a Tailgate Saver support system, purpose-built for the JK platform.
• TGSSTR2 — The JL-generation combo kit, covering 2018+ Wrangler JL two- and four-door models (Rubicon and non-Rubicon) and supporting tires up to 37".
• Spare Tire Carrier Kit — A versatile 2007–2025 JK/JL carrier featuring an adjustable upper bracket, center bracket, lower bracket, and all mounting hardware, supporting tires up to 42" in diameter.

Key Features That Set Skyjacker Apart

What makes Skyjacker's approach stand out is the integration of spare tire relocation with tailgate protection. Their Tailgate Saver design addresses the chronic problem of a heavy, oversized spare damaging the tailgate and rear bumper through road vibration and movement — an issue that gets dramatically worse once you move beyond stock tire sizes.

The relocation bracket itself uses a two-position mounting hole layout: the upper set raises the spare approximately 1" above the OEM mount location (ideal for 35" and smaller tires), while the lower set provides 2" of additional height — recommended for 36–37" setups. This adjustability means a single kit can fine-tune fitment for a range of tire sizes rather than locking you into one configuration.

Critically, all Skyjacker spare tire relocation hardware bolts directly to factory mounts with no drilling required. Every kit includes all necessary brackets and hardware, and installation requires only light-to-moderate mechanical skill. This is exactly what you'd expect from a brand whose philosophy, as stated over 50 years of production, is to engineer products that work in both form and function using the highest-quality materials available.

The Right Partner for a Lifted Rig

Skyjacker's spare tire relocation kits are a natural companion to any suspension lift — after all, it's a lift kit that typically prompts the switch to a larger tire in the first place. Whether you're building a trail-ready Wrangler JK or a loaded-out JL, these kits ensure your spare tire is properly supported, your tailgate is protected, and your rear lighting remains unobstructed.