Fixing That Sagging Jeep JK Tailgate Hinge

If you've noticed your spare tire bouncing every time you hit a pothole or your rear door is getting harder to latch, your jeep jk tailgate hinge is likely the culprit. It's one of those parts that most of us don't really think about until it starts making a racket or, worse, stops working entirely. The JK Wrangler is an incredible machine, but the way the factory handled the rear door weight wasn't exactly a masterclass in over-engineering. If you've upgraded to larger tires, you're asking a lot from a couple of pieces of metal that were originally designed to hold a much lighter stock wheel. ...

May 2, 2026 · 7 min · Crane Janell