The Spartacus HD tire carrier system for 97-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ, Rubicon and Unlimited delivers the perfect balance of strength & stability, allowing you to carry up to a 35" tire & wheel Combo without All the extra weight of steel bumper-mounted tire carriers. The Spartacus HD tire carrier incorporates a brutally strong die-cast aluminum hinge casting, forged steel Hinges and hardened steel pins that replaces the feeble stock tailgate Hinges for greater load-bearing capacity while still allowing smooth, one-handed access to the cargo area. The HD tire carrier wheel mount is constructed of sturdy steel so it can handle those over-sized wheel & tire combinations while retaining the factory high mount brake light. Both the hinge casting and wheel mount are protected with a durable Black textured powder coat to fend off the elements in even the harshest off-road conditions. Compatible with OE and most aftermarket rear bumpers, the HD tire carriers patent-pending design makes it the most versatile and functional tire carrier on the market today. No drilling required. Patent pending