---
product_id: 34401949
title: "Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier – 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843"
brand: "smittybilt"
price: "A$1736"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Smittybilt"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/34401949-smittybilt-hd-pivot-tire-carrier-07-18-jeep-wrangler-jk
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# 30% stronger forged chrome brackets No drilling, easy OE bumper install Fits up to 37" tires Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier – 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843

**Brand:** smittybilt
**Price:** A$1736
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛻 Elevate your Jeep game with the ultimate pivot tire carrier—strength, style, and freedom in one swing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier – 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843 by smittybilt
- **How much does it cost?** A$1736 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/34401949-smittybilt-hd-pivot-tire-carrier-07-18-jeep-wrangler-jk)

## Best For

- smittybilt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smittybilt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Heavy-Duty Strength:** Monoblock aluminum frame with forged chrome brackets delivers 30% more strength than steel, preventing tailgate sag.
- • **Oversized Tire Ready:** Securely mounts full-size spares up to 37" and 135 lbs for ultimate off-road confidence.
- • **Trail-Ready Mounting:** Integrated brackets ready for optional trail jack mounts, so you’re always prepared for the unexpected.
- • **No-Drill Installation:** Maintains your Jeep’s original bumper integrity with a hassle-free, bolt-on setup—no drilling required.
- • **Tailgate-Friendly Design:** Single-action pivot lets you open your tailgate effortlessly without removing the tire—no compromises on convenience.

## Overview

The SmittyBilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier (SB2843) is engineered for 2007+ Jeep Wrangler JK owners running oversized tires. It supports full-size spares up to 37" and 135 lbs, featuring a robust monoblock aluminum construction with forged chrome brackets that are 30% stronger than steel. Designed for easy, no-drill installation, it preserves your original bumper while eliminating tailgate sag with a smooth single-action pivot. Optional mounts for trail jacks enhance off-road readiness, making it a top-tier upgrade for serious Jeep enthusiasts.

## Description

If you are running oversized tires on your 07+ Jeep Wrangler JK you need a full size spare tire, but perhaps you don't want to run an aftermarket rear bumper with an integrated tire carrier. Smittybilt has the solution with their Pivot Heavy Duty Oversize Tire Carrier.

Review: Awesome carrier with options a bumper mounted carrier can't offer - With changing from stock wheels and tires to 17" wheels with -12mm offset and 35x12.5 tires the stock spare carrier wasn't going to work. I didn't want a bumper mounted carrier you had to open before opening the tailgate and hadn't decided what rear bumper I wanted to go with either. Going with the SmittyBilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier gave me options. Installation took about an hour and was fairly straightforward with the instructions actually being useful. With the weight of the carrier and extra set of helping hands are not a must but definitely worth having available. Everything lines up without having to angle bolts or twisting things to get it aligned. The fit and finish of this and all SmittyBilt products I've installed so far are superior to others I've had the displeasure of installing. The tailgate hinges are definitely and upgrade from stock and provide much better support to the tailgate as well as looking awesome. An option I installed at the same time is the SmittyBilt high lift jack mount that attaches to the tire carrier. I was impressed to the point that shortly after installing the tire and jack carriers I installed the SmittyBilt XRC Gen 2 rear bumper and have the XRC Gen2 front bumper on order.
Review: Great part, lousy instructions. Be prepared to have some fun - I love everything about this carrier. It is heavy duty and very well made (even though it is made in China). But OMG those instructions suck. They are about three steps beyond suck to be honest. Advice: There is a YouTube video on installing this thing. 2 very important points, one of which I did and the other I didn’t. Put some wood under the tailgate and ensure there is some pressure. This holds the tailgate in place and saves you from a bunch of trouble. Tape the gate in place wherever you can put tape. Don’t scrimp. :). The next is to measure the distance from the studs in the old spare mount to the ground. This will save you some disassembly and adjustment pain (ask me how I know). The best instruction that comes with the mount is the color picture on the outside of the box. That is of more value than the entire instruction pamphlet. Seriously could they use worse pictures and the steps leave out critical things. They reference part numbers of brackets and bolts but the parts themselves are not labeled. So first step is a practice assembly with an adult beverage of your choice. That was something I didn’t do and it would have saved me hours. But it is not on and it is what I wanted, looks good and will hold up. And the story of how one old man got that 20” wheel with 35” tires back on the mount is one for another day.

## Features

- The solution if you are running oversized tires on your 07+ Jeep Wrangler JK and need a full-size spare tire, but don’t want to run an aftermarket rear bumper with an integrated tire carrier
- Adjustable tire mount holds 37" maximum tire size (up to 135 lbs) while maintaining easy single action of opening and closing of the tailgate
- Strong monoblock aluminum construction and forged chrome mounting brackets (30% stronger than steel) eliminate tailgate sag
- No drilling required - you can maintain OE bumpers, if preferred
- Mounting points for brackets to mount trail jack. Mount (#2844) and Trail Jack (#2722) sold separately

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ZDW2R8S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #316,458 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #298 in Spare Tire Carriers |
| Brand | Smittybilt |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (676) |
| Date First Available | June 10, 2015 |
| Exterior | Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Chrome |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 58 pounds |
| Item model number | 2843 |
| Manufacturer | Smittybilt |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2843 |
| Product Dimensions | 24 x 15 x 4 inches |

## Images

![Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier – 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6146a8dzj9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this easy to install yourself and how long does it take approximately?**
A: Yes, it was easy for me to install alone in about two hours, but I have 40 years automotive repair experience and 12 years on Jeeps.  Follow directions for "taping" your tailgate in place (correctly positioned in height, and latched) BEFORE you remove the stock hinge bolts.  This allows near perfect alignment of the Smittybilt hinge bracket, so you'll only have to insert and snug those outside edge bolts to lock it in enough to open and snug down the rest.  Additionally, by loosening those six hinge bolts and using a wooden shim underneath, you can obtain a better closure alignment (centering the height of the latch), for years of trouble free tailgate closure.  Hope this helps!!!

**Q: So does this come with the extender for the third brake light? And if so can I use my factory third brake light?**
A: YES ....it does come with the extender..... I didn't use it because In my opinion with the 35" tire and the third brake light it would reduce the rear view....The tire carrier works great ....no complaints ....2012 JK Sport 2 DR....35" on a 4" lift......

**Q: Do they make a cb bracket for this unit?**
A: aftermarket ones for the jk will fit this carrier

**Q: I like your product but i would like it better if i can tilt my spare tire i have a 2015 jeep wrangler let me know what i need to get thank you**
A: Mount doesn't allow for tilting. Great mount , love mine

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome carrier with options a bumper mounted carrier can't offer
*by J***. on January 11, 2026*

With changing from stock wheels and tires to 17" wheels with -12mm offset and 35x12.5 tires the stock spare carrier wasn't going to work. I didn't want a bumper mounted carrier you had to open before opening the tailgate and hadn't decided what rear bumper I wanted to go with either. Going with the SmittyBilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier gave me options. Installation took about an hour and was fairly straightforward with the instructions actually being useful. With the weight of the carrier and extra set of helping hands are not a must but definitely worth having available. Everything lines up without having to angle bolts or twisting things to get it aligned. The fit and finish of this and all SmittyBilt products I've installed so far are superior to others I've had the displeasure of installing. The tailgate hinges are definitely and upgrade from stock and provide much better support to the tailgate as well as looking awesome. An option I installed at the same time is the SmittyBilt high lift jack mount that attaches to the tire carrier. I was impressed to the point that shortly after installing the tire and jack carriers I installed the SmittyBilt XRC Gen 2 rear bumper and have the XRC Gen2 front bumper on order.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great part, lousy instructions. Be prepared to have some fun
*by S***C on April 4, 2021*

I love everything about this carrier. It is heavy duty and very well made (even though it is made in China). But OMG those instructions suck. They are about three steps beyond suck to be honest. Advice: There is a YouTube video on installing this thing. 2 very important points, one of which I did and the other I didn’t. Put some wood under the tailgate and ensure there is some pressure. This holds the tailgate in place and saves you from a bunch of trouble. Tape the gate in place wherever you can put tape. Don’t scrimp. :). The next is to measure the distance from the studs in the old spare mount to the ground. This will save you some disassembly and adjustment pain (ask me how I know). The best instruction that comes with the mount is the color picture on the outside of the box. That is of more value than the entire instruction pamphlet. Seriously could they use worse pictures and the steps leave out critical things. They reference part numbers of brackets and bolts but the parts themselves are not labeled. So first step is a practice assembly with an adult beverage of your choice. That was something I didn’t do and it would have saved me hours. But it is not on and it is what I wanted, looks good and will hold up. And the story of how one old man got that 20” wheel with 35” tires back on the mount is one for another day.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product. Terrible instructions and non-existent customer service.
*by F***E on July 9, 2019*

Great product, works really well. Install was easy once you figure out what to do, as there are parts that are in the bag that are not used (the 4 metal plates) and no details where the EPDM gaskets go (against the Jeep's body) and customer service does not at all respond, ever. All that aside - this product is great. It is really sturdy, supports any size tire really well, looks great, and fits great. I really like it and would buy it again, but the instructions need massive updates, and you're better off asking me how to install it - I will respond much faster :)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*