The Spare Tire Cargo Basket for Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 (JL 2-Door and 4-Door, Including 4xe) is a black carbon steel basket that attaches to the spare tire carrier on the Wrangler JL tailgate. It gives you an open rack behind the Jeep for things like luggage, camping gear or fuel cans. Here is what the listing says about fit, mounting and specs.
Which vehicles it's listed for
- Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler JL and JLU
- Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
- Body styles: 2-door and 4-door, including the 4xe
- Tailgate: factory tailgate
The listing calls for the factory tailgate, so if your Jeep has an aftermarket tailgate or spare tire carrier, mention it when you contact us. If you're not sure your Wrangler is a JL, our Wrangler generations guide walks through the YJ, TJ, JK and JL.
Please message us your exact model year and trim before ordering.
What a spare tire cargo basket does and who it's for
On the Wrangler JL, the spare tire rides on a carrier on the tailgate. A spare tire cargo basket uses that mount to hold an open steel rack behind the vehicle, so bulky, dirty or smelly gear can ride outside instead of taking up seats or cargo space. The listing names luggage, camping gear and fuel cans as typical loads.
The listing says this basket leaves the spare tire unblocked, and its open design keeps gear easy to reach and load.
It suits JL owners who camp, take long trips with a full cabin, or want to carry fuel cans or wet gear outside the vehicle.
Key specs
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Color | Black |
| Design | Open cargo basket |
| Mounting | Spare tire mounting points, using the existing bolts |
| Drilling | None required |
| Tools | Basic tools |
| Quantity | 1 |
The listing doesn't state dimensions, the basket's weight or a load capacity.
What's in the box
- 1 black carbon steel spare tire cargo basket
No separate mounting hardware is listed. The basket installs at your Jeep's spare tire mounting points, reusing the bolts already there.
Before you install
- Check the tailgate. Make sure your Jeep still has its factory tailgate before you start.
- No drilling. The basket mounts at the spare tire mounting points with the bolts already on the Jeep, and basic tools are enough.
- Get a helper. If the job means taking the spare off the carrier, have a second person help lift it, since a wheel and tire is heavy. A helper also makes it easier to hold the basket in place while you start the bolts.
- Instructions and manual. Follow any instructions that come with the basket and your owner's manual, and check that every bolt is tight before loading it.
- Secure the load. The basket is open, so strap down whatever you carry, and make sure the basket and your load don't block your license plate, lights or backup camera view.
FAQ
Does it fit the 2-door and the 4xe?
Both are listed. Coverage is the 2018-2026 Wrangler JL and JLU in 2-door and 4-door form, 4xe included, on Jeeps with the factory tailgate.
Do I have to drill holes?
No. It attaches at the spare tire mounting points using the bolts already on the Jeep, and the listing says it installs with basic tools.
Can I still carry my spare tire?
Yes. According to the listing, the basket adds carrying space behind the Jeep while leaving the spare tire unblocked.
How much weight can it hold?
The listing doesn't give a weight capacity. Keep loads modest and strapped down, and check your owner's manual for any guidance on loading the tailgate.
If you're setting up the back of your JL for camping, you might also look at the Foldable Tailgate Table for Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 (JL 2-Door and 4-Door).
You'll find more JL parts in our Jeep Wrangler JL collection.
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