DV8 TCGL-02 User manual

TCGL-02
Jeep Gladiator JT
In-Bed Stand Up Tire Carrier

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1. Begin by opening all packaged items and inspecting them for damage or missing items. Contact the
company you purchased the item from if there are any concerns. (NOTE: This requires the use of the
Jeep “Trail Rail Management System”)
2. Depending on the side of the vehicle you intend to mount the TCGL-02, reference images below for
the layout of the lower floor bracket.
3. Bolt the two above brackets together using supplied M10 hardware. Leave all hardware loose until
the end.
Passenger
Driver

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4. Move the lower bottom bracket in place. In the side of the JT, you have two holes, a threaded and
non-threaded. Using the supplied hardware, loosely thread lower bottom bracket into side of bed.
5. Next, install the two slide brackets into the rail. You will need to use the large access hole in the
front to fit the mounts into the rail. Ensure you use supplied hardware as shown in the image. These
will be tightened later to keep slide mounts into place.

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6. Using the provided hardware, mount the main carrier to the lower bottom bracket. Keep carrier
loose at this point.
7. Once carrier is loosely attached to the lower bottom bracket, attached the rail bracket to the carrier
and the two slide brackets.

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8. Maneuver carrier into desired position and tighten all hardware. Ensure to tighten slide bracket bolts
to lock position. After ALL hardware it secure, mark hole at end of lower bottom bracket. Drill ½”
hole and secure with bolt and nut. (Drilled stability hole recommended for 35”or larger tires)
9. To mount tire, insert threaded post into carrier from the exterior facing to the interior. Place tire
onto post and place cone facing wheel followed by round plate and T-handle. As you are tightening
the T-handle, place your foot on the wheel and press tire into bed as you tighten the carrier.