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Before you begin installing your new Tire Carrier,
please read all the instructions thoroughly.
WARNING
Do not rely in any way on the components of this
product to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident.
Never operate the vehicle in excess of manufacturer's specifications.
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when
installing this product. Failure to do so may result in a poor fit and
could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.
WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES
Safety glasses should be worn at all
times when installing this product.
Tools
Safety Glasses
Phillips and Flat
Blade Screwdrivers
Grease Gun
P1 - 44943 Rev. A 1216
Installation Instructions
Rear Tire Carrier
Socket
13mm - 17mm - 18mm
Wrench
19mm - 22mm
Sockets
5/16" - 15/16"
Wire Stripper-
- 13mm - 17mm
Crimper
- 18mm - 19mm -
22mm - 24mm
Wrenches
Wire Cutters
6" Socket Extension
Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier
Installation Time
4 hours
Skill Level
4 - Difficult
Vehicle Application:
Jeep® Wrangler 2007-2017
Part Number 44943
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Summary of Contents for Bestop 44943
- Page 1 “Contact Us” Crimper Blade Screwdrivers - 18mm - 19mm - 22mm - 24mm Wrenches 4 - Difficult Wire Cutters Grease Gun 6” Socket Extension Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P1 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 2 Qty. 1 Light Kit Part #482.06 Tire Mount Qty. 1 Male Heim Joint Part #498.05 Includes 2 Butt Connectors Part #514.19 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P2 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 3 M24x3.0 Swing Arm Shaft Tire Carrier Swing Arm Slotted Hex Nut Part #522.97 Assembly Part #482.03 Qty. 1 Part #508.54 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P3 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 4 Hex Head Bolt Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Part #482.11 Qty. 1 5/8” Flat Washer Part #522.93 Qty. 4 M14 Nylon Lock Nut Part #482.10 Qty. 2 Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P4 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 5 Set the cut wires and Disconnect the light connector inside the connector aside for later use. tailgate. Set the grommet aside for later use. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P5 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 6 Using a 13mm socket wrench, remove the eight (8) bolts that secure the factory tire carrier to the vehicle, and remove the tire carrier. Set these bolts aside for later use. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P6 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 7 Carrier Post, Part #508.61. holes in the tailgate. Replace the remaining two (2) bolts in the two right-side holes in the tailgate. Tailgate Mount Part #514.18 Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P7 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 8 (1) M12-1.75x30 Bolt and one v(1) M12 washer. M12 - 1.75x30mm Hex Head Bolt A 6” socket extension will be useful for Part #490.84 tightening this bolt. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P8 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 9 Once the tire carrier swing arm spindle Part #508.54 bolt has been tightened, it will be very difficult to Qty. 1 remove the swing arm spindle from the receiver. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P9 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 10 Nylon Lock Nuts #482.10 and two (2) M14 until grease begins to leak out the bottom of Washers #482.94. the housing. Use any standard automotive or lithium grease. Grease Gun Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P10 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 11 Use two (2) 5/8” washers and one (1) 5/8” Nylon Lock Nut per bracket to secure the Heim Joint in place. Check and retighten the Heim Joint fasteners after one week. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P11 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 12 B 4.75” to 5.5” #482.11 into the weld-nut on top of the Tire Mount C 5.5” to 6.5” receiver, and tighten it. D 6.5” or greater Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P12 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 13 Light Kit pigtail. Using a coat hanger or something similar may make threading the wires through the Tire Carrier Post and Tire Mount easier. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P13 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 14 Step 2 Open the tailgate and plug the brake light connector back together. Check to make sure that the third brake light works. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P14 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 15 Attach Spare Tire Page 15 Step 1 Step 1 Install the spare tire onto the Tire Mount and secure with three (3) lug nuts. Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P15 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 16 For further information or request for warranty work, please contact: Bestop Inc. Customer Service Toll-Free: (800)845-3567 Main: (303)465-1755 E-mail: csbestop@Bestop.com Website: www.Bestop.com Installation Instructions - Rear Tire Carrier P16 - 44943 Rev. A 1216 © 2016 Bestop, Inc.
- Page 17 Pour de plus amples renseignements et demander une réparation, communiquer avec: Para obtener más información o solicitar un trabajo de garantía, comuníquese con: Le service à la clientèle Bestop Inc. Atención a clientes de Bestop Inc Sans frais : (800)845-3567 Número para llamar sin costo: (800)845-3567...