Rugged Ridge 11546.23

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Step 1. Remove spare tire and third brake light from the factory spare tire

mount. Remove your factory spare tire mount from the rear tailgate.

Mark the upper portion of the mount to be trimmed. Only trim the

area of the mount that extends upward. Do not cut into the base of

the tire carrier.

Step 2. Once the upper portion of the spare tire mount has been trimmed, you

will need to smooth the cuto portion and apply a couple of coats of

black paint to prevent corrosion.

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Third Brake Light Extension JK

11546.23

Step 3A. Mounting third brake light extension with factory spare tire mount.

Mount the third brake light extension using (8) M8 hex bolts, lock

washers, and at washers behind the upper portion of the spare tire

mount. Use the supplied spacers between the lower portion of the

tire carrier and tailgate.

Contents: Third brake light extension (1)

Phillips head screws, long (2)

Phillips head screws, Short (2)

M8 x 30mm Hex bolts (8)

M8 Lock washer (8)

M8 Flat washers (8)

M6 Flat Washers (4)

Notice: Eye and ear protection is required when trimming. Use caution when

cutting alloy materials with power tools. Large sparks and ashing

may occur.

This Rugged Ridge Third Brake Light Extension kit is designed to be used either with or without the factory

spare tire mount. For use with the factory spare tire mount start with step 1. For use with an aftermarket tire

carrier start with step 3.

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Summary

Third Brake Light Extension JK Installation

Step 1: Prepare Factory Spare Tire Mount

Remove factory spare tire and third brake light. Trim the upper portion of the factory spare tire mount.

Step 2: Finish Trimmed Mount

Smooth the trimmed portion of the spare tire mount and apply black paint for corrosion prevention.

Step 3 A: Mount with Factory Spare Tire Mount

Attach the extension to the upper portion of the factory spare tire mount using M8 hardware and spacers.

Step 3 A: Mount Without Factory Spare Tire Mount

Mount the extension to the tailgate's upper holes using four M8 hex bolts and hardware.

Step 4: Attach Brake Light to Extension

Mount the third brake light into the upper portion of the extension using supplied Phillips head screws.

Step 5: Adjust and Connect

Adjust the extension height using multiple holes, ensure all four bolts are used, and reconnect the brake light wire.