The Alpha Spare Tire Delete Kit takes the spare off the tailgate and gives the back of the Jeep a clean finish, with mounts for the factory camera, third brake light and license plate. Part number 4838500 fits the 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler.
Not Included:
Spare tires, wheels, Hi-Lift jacks and other accessories shown with these parts are not included unless the listing names them.
Features
Uses factory mounting points
These parts bolt to the factory tailgate, hinge or spare tire mounting locations, so installation needs little or no permanent modification.
Built around the Alpha system
The Alpha HD carrier, adjustable mounts and brackets are designed to work together, and many accessories also fit the factory tailgate.
Solid and rattle-free on trails
Heavy-duty brackets, isolators and hardware keep spares and gear secure and quiet over rough ground.
Keeps factory features working
Where a part moves the spare, it provides mounting for the third brake light, rearview camera or license plate as needed.
Durable coated finishes
Brackets are powder coated, anodized or zinc coated to resist corrosion from trail grime and road salt.
Fitment & Compatibility
Fit guidance: Fits: 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler (JL). Check your trim and factory equipment against the notes before ordering.
Qualifier: JL
Specifications
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Brand: TeraFlex
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Series: Alpha
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Country of origin: China
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Part number: 4838500
Installation
Type: Spare tire carrier and tailgate accessories · Install: Bolt-on; some jobs route wiring into the tailgate · Afterward: Recheck hardware after the first 300 miles
Read the TeraFlex instructions for this part before starting and confirm any required Alpha components are on hand. A certified mechanic is recommended. Recheck hardware after the first 300 miles.
Covers the spare tire delete: the spare, factory carrier and camera housing come off, the third brake light and camera move to the delete panel, and a supplied harness for the license plate light is routed from the bumper through the passenger quarter panel into the tailgate. The rear bumper must come off to remove the license plate light unless a separate Mopar light is purchased.
Tools named in the guide: Metric sockets and open-end wrenches, Torque wrench, General mechanics tools, T8, T25 and T40 Torx, Factory service manual
Torque: 26 ft-lb, 16mm bumper nuts on reinstallation
TeraFlex's installation instructions for this part number are linked under Resources. Read them fully before starting.
Resources
Warranty, Shipping & Returns
Warranty. TeraFlex backs its products with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser, on the vehicle the part was first installed on. The Alpha tire carrier and its components carry a lifetime warranty; other items in this collection fall under the same limited warranty. If a covered part fails, TeraFlex will repair or replace it or refund the purchase price at its discretion. The warranty does not cover improper installation, missed maintenance, modifications, normal wear, finish wear or racing and competition use, and paint and powder coat finishes are covered for 90 days against defects only. Shipping. The carrier and ship method are set by the size and weight of the cartons when the order is placed; larger kits and axles ship by freight. Inspect on delivery. Inspect the carton and every part as soon as the delivery arrives, note any shipping damage with the carrier, and contact us right away so we can make it right.
Returns. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our Returns & Refunds Policy, or email support@prestigetruck.com with any question.
About TeraFlex
TeraFlex is a Jeep company at heart, started and staffed by people who drive them. It designs, engineers and builds suspension systems, shocks, axles and performance parts, with the Wrangler and Gladiator at the center of the lineup.
The company traces its history to the 1950s, when it began as MEPCO (Military Equipment Parts Company), one of the first companies anywhere to supply Jeep parts and accessories. TeraFlex Manufacturing followed in 1996 to build heavy-duty suspension for the TJ Wrangler, and the brand credits itself with the first suspension system for that coil-spring platform, a low-range gearing option for the 231 transfer case and the CRD60 high-pinion axle.
The current catalog covers full lift systems, the Falcon shock line and a long list of Wrangler and Gladiator upgrades, and the company is now carrying the same engineering approach to other vehicles as well.
