Zstairlessone
New member
I responded back showing a closer pic of mine - they responded again saying that they have many that look identical to mine (side behind the tire carrier against the tailgate, gap by the hinge) and several that have a gap like that shown in their picture. It could be a very minor variance in the sheet metal of my gate, but they are assuring me there is nothing wrong with the install. This is a quote from them: "I just looked at 15 JK's with tire carriers here at TeraFlex. Some have had tire carriers for years and others just a few months. Most of them (80%) are just like yours while the rest have more clearance at that point that you're concerned with. I can say 100% that there is nothing wrong with yours at all in any means shape or form." I asked if I should be concerned about any possible issues with the paint. Their response: "IF your bolts came loose or IF you were rear end could I see that possibly happening. Now if you want to pull it off and check it, that wouldn't be a bad idea. I still think that you would be fine. Keep in mind that we would happily replace it if needed."
Sorry, in light of my last post I find this extremely funny. I think I may have hurt something falling on the floor I laughed so hard...