Let’s Make it Stronger! Jeep Wrangler Heavy Duty Hinge & Tire Carrier

In preparation for adding larger wheels and tires to my sons 2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon TJ red 2 door, we knew the stock tailgate hinges and tire carrier were going to need to be strengthened up. So in this video, we spent a couple hours installing a MORryde tailgate hinge with a Rugged Ridge tire carrier. This was a fairly easy install, but it wasn’t without a couple challenges along the way….
The Build Begins! 5 Jeep Wrangler TJ Upgrades: • The Build Begins! 5 J...
MORryde Tailgate Hinge part # JP54-025
Rugged Ridge Tire Carrier part # 11585.01
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[@michaelgreene3080]

My comment got sent before ready, I was saying I’m 80 and have been having family fun with Jeep’s since 1978, bought fist Jeep in 79 and have had one since then, my kids all have Jeep’s and we all enjoy yearly Jeep trips. My reason for also writing is, you mentioned with Jordans Jeep about adding a “tummy tucker” I have a brand new one never Installed on my 2003 Rubicon. If you need one let me know, I would be proud to have it included in Jordans Jeep build.

[@BorderlineExplorer]

Jordan is back home again? Loving these fun father/son videos.

[@TrailRecon]

This was filmed before he started school, but looks like he may get a weekend pass going forward.

[@AndrewTurner251]

Love the hoodie from the “The Office” that show cracks me up.

[@Donnut123]

My wife has that on a t-shirt!

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

When family doesn't kill family on a small 'project' ... priceless! Have had to take many 'breaks' with my sons too lol!!

[@2005GMK]

Father and Son working together always the best. Keep it up.

[@cj7andotherjeeps940]

Sometimes you just have to step away. My projects always have that one bolt.

[@sneakytails1724]

I had to cut out my rear leaf springs with a dremel cut-off wheel in order to get them out they were so rusty, it took me 1 month to get a 3" lift installed. Lets just say I have a new perspective on patience.

[@jime.angulo4151]

HI Brad I catch myself doing the same thing with my kids but then I realize they have to learn by failing and we can just be there as guides.. LIke all others, Awesome video!!!

[@Jason_Shelby77]

I don’t want to rush it, but I can’t wait till my girls and boy, are ready to buy Jeeps and start modifying them. I’m loving these videos with your son, I have great memories of turning wrenches with my Dad.

[@TrailRecon]

It's fun to be out on the trail with family, but being in the garage is the next best thing.

[@MrJamesLuz]

Love the TJ content. It’s probably the vehicle I regret selling the most. (I’ve owned a TJ, XJ, Comanche, Ram) before my current “fleet”

[@jeepchronicles5644]

Now you have to add LJ to the list!

[@ebikeengineer]

@@jeepchronicles5644 As an LJ owner I whole heartedly second your suggestion!

[@jeepchronicles5644]

Forest Platt I’m getting ready to sell my 05 rubi TJ in hopes of finding an LJ. I’ve got some Currie adjustable (Aluminum) arms for it and no leads on the actual vehicle 😂

[@maxpayne0006]

Great father-son team. Fellow Navy vet here stoked to see all the other step-by-step upgrade vids!

[@BarelyMadeItCrew]

This reminds me of when I start working on my cars and my dad always ends up helping me finish cuz I end up stripping bolts or not being able to install something correctly 😂 . loved it.

[@rcompton]

Nice!! It was one of the first upgrades I did on my Jeep for the heavier tire.

[@stevetabor4447]

Good stuff brad / jordon looks good , great upgrade stuck in quarantine bummer father son time priceless absolutely everyone take care an as always be safe

[@matthewschoonmaker1525]

Very nice video. Good to see some father/son time. I like the install, good choice keeping the weight down and keeping it one latch to open. Looking forward to more videos!!! Thanks guys!

[@squizzyt8698]

Really appreciate the effort you guys go to - thanks for yet another entertaining and informative video...nice work!

[@boldrbangr9834]

Totally agree with you on no "dual action" spare mounts.

[@jefflartigue9110]

Good option, Nice to see a father and son Project.

[@angelschdz]

Grate job guys always a pleasure watching y’all videos , thanks

[@MotoCityJournal]

MAN! your son is tall!, sorry I'm short. nice job guys I'm your fan!

[@pismo6111]

The seat belt bolt is like something that would happen to me.I had the JK version on a previous Jeep and really liked it,Simple and well made.

[@igozumn]

I put the same mount on my '01. Had a bolt break in the tailgate. Took a thick washer and ground a couple flats in it, so a 9/16" open end wrench would fit on it. Welded it good and solid to the little bit of bolt still sticking up. Drenched it in penetrating fluid. Started to work the washer/bolt combo back and forth and back and forth until it finally came free. Sometimes the simplest become the hardest.

[@bobsteger3922]

Great video. I owned an 04 Rubi for 14 years. I've had what seems like every bolt off of that thing. I like that you show that it is not always smooth.

[@BunnyTJ]

Just love it when its a BOLT-ON part. Especially when everything just Alligned.

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

Glad Jordan got to come home and work on the TJ. That tire carrier looks perfect! Well done!

[@johnbarrios1598]

Brad, you are a Super DAD.. I wish I could have served with you. Your A Good MAN.

[@nordicwolf8808]

An authentic video on KZbin, where the things do not go right the first time. Instantly hit the liked button 🙂

[@dk12811]

Perfect time for a video topic about tire carriers. I was looking at the bumper/ tire carrier option for my '16 JKU Willys. Then I saw your video and I just ordered my Teraflex tire carrier from Northridge 4x4. Stay safe and keep up the great videos!!

[@redjkjeep104]

Jordan wearing those shop slippers! Great video! It’s good to see Dad passing along those tips and tricks.

[@danielsalm6410]

Good work guys. Can't wait to see the end results after everything is done.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

I'm really glad you done this how to video on putting on stronger hinges and mounting bracket! I've seen several Jeeps in your video who had done this, but this is the first seeing someone actually upgrading the hinges. Great video of you and your son doing this. he done a great intro on the video!

[@josephsanty8232]

So happy when I saw this video. Keeping everyone entertained during quarantine

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! Another video coming soon.

[@jimmierpadgettjr]

You have the best job in the world Brad! Godspeed Jordan with your Jeep!

[@wardperozuk2782]

“Take your time here, there’s no need to scratch the paint”!! I had a number of “stubborn” bolts on my YJ, was a real exercise in patience. One thing I always do is run a tap in and out of all bolt holes and it sure makes a difference. And sometimes walking away for a coffee is the best thing to do!

[@ashleywainwright2197]

I love seeing the time in the garage with your son. My little boy is only 3 and it's all I can stand waiting on him to get a little bigger to "help" me in the shop.

[@gilbertnadeau7181]

Love those Work Slippers.

[@speedbird3955]

Congratulations, You have just started a project you will never finish and neither will any other Jeep owner, Welcome to the club

[@tripleseven8361]

Nice...I didn't realize that this option was available...I might consider the same thing for my 2006 TJ Sport...

[@michaelcouch75]

HA! I have worked on my jeep in my slippers more times than I care to admit. Love seeing your son do the same

[@jk_wrangler13]

It's all a learning curve. Good luck young man.

[@jakematthews6982]

The bolts that hold the seatbelt retractor is an interference fit. The hole is round but the bolt is not. That’s so the bolt can’t back itself out. A proper-sized torx bit on a 1/2” socket and long ratchet is the safest way to get it out without stripping. It’ll be tight the whole way out.

[@steveflaim2656]

New TrailRecon video master in the making!

[@TrailRecon]

Gotta train my replacement!

[@pauljordan756]

Good to see you guys able to wrench together! Now to get COVID behind us so we can all hit the trails! Stay safe and healthy. 👍

[@JoseGonzalez-xb8lg]

Nice upgrade. looking forward to installing this on my TJ👌. Thanks for the great ideas keep them coming 👍

[@CarlosGarcia-ho4mi]

Nothing better than a father and son work day. Love the vids guys !

[@murphtahoe1]

Nice work! Always fun to add something to your Jeep and as always, you have the obligatory fastener to fight you tooth and nail!

[@joshgibson5061]

Like how your keeping it clean but functional: can’t wait see what lift you use.

[@Chevy4x4dawg]

Jordan always remember to pull twords you when losing tight bolts or nuts. Can sure save a busted knuckle. Like the hoodie!!!!

[@SCDolphin0]

Master chief nice video. I was Navy, went to Pendleton for FMF in ‘67 then to Vietnam. Had an 06 Ruby unlimited but now 2013 Ruby. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Be safe. Semper Fi!!!!

[@zschlecht08]

The only reason a rear bumper mounted tire carrier might be nice is to mount other accessories like Jerry cans and hi lift. But with how you guys did it, could fit a much slimmer rear bumper, great for clearance and weight! Looking good, enjoying the build. Stay safe, glad you got some time together

[@larrybriggs2920]

Thanks again Brad, nice job

[@11362mem]

Like one other person said, it’s best to change out one hinge at a time ensuring no change in alignment. Worked great for my JKUR 😎. However, your setup with the large frame probably prevents this from happening. Great job in any event!

[@Farmalleric]

i know all bout the little projects taking longer then they should lol i did a transfer case drop and broke the bolts turned into a nightmare. i like the reinforced tire carrier came out nice

[@rickm4295]

This is really good stuff.. Going '' Trail Recon Family Style ''. Good Stuff !!!!

[@donjennings2975]

Great video. I have heard a lot about changing the tire carrier but have never been shown why.

[@revenantjeep]

Those torx bolts are a hassle but at least no rust. When I had to remove the windshield torx bolts, those were rusty on my YJ. Using a torch and an impact driver , it made an easy removal.

[@trekkinnw3568]

Awesome hoodie!! Looking fwd to more of these!! Stay safe and healthy!!

[@dwaynehoffmann8538]

Well done!

[@justinblanchard7679]

I use the rugged ridge tire carrier with out the heavier hinges(don’t have much money) and it works great! Always better safe than sorry though👍

[@ianmburke]

I miss my TJ they are AMAZING!!!!!

[@alexpacheco6442]

Great video and that hoodie is awesome !!

[@jps3b]

This was so fun to watch!

[@bosse641]

Good job guys.

[@marklittrell3202]

Replaced my hinges the hard way. Lots of corrosion and siezed bolts. Gate was fully off. No problems with alignment when I put new hinges on. Just kentucky windage (eyeballing it) works fine. FYI.

[@markcalvert2675]

Loving it gents.. great job. Jordan looks to be a natural in the garage, and in front of the camera (like his old man - haha) Really good stuff guys. God bless.

[@harrisonjudd1231]

Love the tj

[@brandonsjeffers]

Dunder Mifflin hoodie and slippers! Love the vibe.

[@johnbaxter6494]

Love the hoodie Jordan!

[@nachovalenti]

Good job guys and that nice TJ in progress. Waiting for the next one and thanks for sharing.

[@TrailRecon]

More to come!

[@wesshane]

I have an 8 year old daughter named Jordyn. I hope she is into 4 wheeling when she is 16. Would like to have a project Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to work on with her. You must be thrilled your whole family has Jeeps and enjoys taking them on trails. I've enjoyed following your channel this past year. Keep up the great videos!

[@tlgaming4379]

I'm Running the same exact setup on my TJ. I've had it on for 3 weeks with my 35 inch spare now and I love it. I too had trouble lining the gate back up. Would have been nice to have the extra set of hands!

[@robertwhitemoto]

Cool Father / Son time!

[@gmac9956]

Best hoodie ever.

[@jaimecondejr7721]

That hoodie is sweet!

[@maxwellcard]

Jordan’s sweatshirt is LIFE!!! Nice install video too haha

[@wbmoffitt7985]

It’s crazy how similar your build is starting out like mine, low weight is key. Check out savvy off-road and gen right that’s what I did with my Lj and with full interior half doors, 35s, and me 190lbs in it weighs 4340. Bumpers, skids (tummy tuck and gas tank skid) fenders, full size spare, and winch. Keep up the good work! Can’t wait to see what u do next!

[@BernonCars]

Love the TJ content!!

[@erichughes9098]

Great video thanks 😎👍

[@brianmyers5322]

Great job.. on the bolt that's ceased.. you can take a angle grinder or air cut off tool and cut the head of the bolt into a rectangle. Then you can get at it with a c wrench. Of course you will have to cut off the seatbelt mechanism.

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

I don’t even own a Jeep and here I am learning new stuff. Good job chief/son.

[@robertallardice8119]

Like the work boots!

[@townswiley4429]

Jordan stole the show... younger and taller... lol.... awesome to see father and son working together... especially appreciate leaving in all the little "issues" that arise in these installs... there always are such things and most edit them out and make us feel like morons for not have everything turn out perfect... almost all mods have hiccups

[@maggiedonovan]

That’s what she said 😂. Dunder Miffland. Thanks for the always great videos. Keep them coming. Stay safe and healthy ❤️

[@BillyOnroad]

Yes! Love when a new video comes out.

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! More to come!

[@MaverickXeo]

I also like the 'work slippers!' I have a pair as well :P

[@themartiandefender2128]

Just like fitting accessories to a Defender, not quite being as easy as it should have been lol. Wonder if there are some of the same differences in manufacturing that you get on Defenders with Jeeps ! Enjoyed the video Brad & Jordan as ever !!

[@matthewcurrie5963]

Awesome video!

[@TrailRecon]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fomocoloco7172]

35's on my jeep is the TJ too but I need to change my Dana 35 before I can think about that... It's gonna look awesome

[@guranatumae7672]

thanks jordan for reppin' Dunder Mifflin! great video also1

[@baremetl]

I own this same tire carrier. Make sure your spare tire is pressed up against the rubber bumpers or eventually, the carrier will fail (according to the Mr. Blaine in the forums). If the tire does not touch the rubber bumpers, you can request a few more hardened plastic extensions from MORyde which you can trim down using a lathe or grinder or whatever to get the exact extension length you need. Feel free to ask for pics if you need them. Good luck and enjoy!

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you! We noticed this after installing, once we get the wider tire mounted we'll know how much extra bumper we'll need.

[@jkito13offroadpr77]

Nice job Familia😎👍

[@jasonf1340]

Great video with you and your son. Be safe out there

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Nice... for that support bracket if you couldn't get that cage bolt up, wouldn't be too hard to drill holes into the plate and the splashwell and then put bolts there with washers. Access to that area in through the bottom of the plastic rear well. For the '06 TJ, that area is also where the evap system is located. As for the alignment of the holes of the plates onto the tailgate, I would have recommended a round metal filer to help elongate as necessary. There is only 1 company that puts out a tailgate bridge support for a spare tire carrier, Rugged Ridge Spartacus. I run a 35" MTs on my 97 TJ and mounted to the stock spare tire carrier. The hinges really haven't had an issue cause its an OH Jeep and basically they are freakin' tight. Spare it also tight against those rubber snubbers, did have to space out 1/4" though. Only issue came when the spare went on was the overall height. Bottom of tire would hit the bumper, barely with my 1" polyethylene body bushings (replaced the worn out stock rubber ones). Something in the future to find out.

[@bluecow10]

Another great video

[@knudsenj100]

That is the exact same set-up I put on my TJ. I love the MORryde tailgate support but not the RR spare holder. The Rugged Ridge holder is showing rust spots within 2 months and moves my tire too far away from the tailgate (33X12.5R15 with 4" of backspacing). I see your tire isn't close to the snubbers either. I have the Hyline tire holder on order...hopefully that holds the tire closer.

[@1badawg66]

I learned to attach bracket to roll bar BEFORE removing the hinges.

[@morrydeinc]

Great upgrade! Looks sharp against the red body paint. Sorry it took a bit longer than expected, but like all good things in life, it just takes a little finesse to do it right :) Hope Jordan is able to enjoy the added strength and durability of our Heavy Duty Hinges & Reinforcement.

[@morrydeinc]

And email us both of your t-shirt sizes and address and we will send some MORryde Jeep T-shirts your way.

[@ebikeengineer]

Good stuff, love the TJ content. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who get sidetracks by the small stupid stuff from time time. I do have two observations on the install. First since I watched te video I know to remove the seat belt and carpet BEFORE unhooking the door. I should make the job easier on the rest of us. Secondly, I'm a fan of paining over those areas Jeep didn't during manufacturing (like under the hinges). Probably a bit OCD on my part, but we get alot of rain around here so extra protection doesn't hurt. Attention to details. ;-)

[@brettnelson6835]

Nice Oldman slippers

[@romanvalenzuela7017]

love the sweater man !!! great vid guys

[@quickgearvids]

Need a bigger tire carrier.? That’s what she said, lol! Huge fan of The Office ! Nice build.