Overview
The Rugged Ridge third brake light spacer, part number 11585.03, raises the third brake light by 2 inches so it stays visible when 33 to 34 inch tires are fitted to a stock spare tire carrier. It is made from black powder coated steel and fits the 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ and the 2004–2006 Wrangler LJ.
It is built for owners who fit larger tires and want to keep the spare tire carrier they already have. Without a spacer, a third brake light may no longer clear a larger tire.
Key features
- Adds 2 inches of height to the third brake light
- Built for 33 to 34 inch tires
- Black powder coated steel construction
- Keeps a stock spare tire carrier in use
- The spacer is designed for simple installation.
Tire size and light height
Larger tires move the spare tire further from the body, and the third brake light can end up behind the tire’s outer edge. Raising the light with a spacer keeps the lamp in view for drivers behind, which is the reason a spacer exists at all. A spacer is the simplest fix when the carrier already fits and the goal is to avoid a new carrier.
Before fitting a spacer, check the tire’s clearance and the light’s position against the wiring length. Extra height can stretch the cable run, so leave slack and route it along the existing path. Look for chafing once the light is in place, and recheck the mounting nuts after the first few trail outings, since loose hardware is a common cause of shifting.
- Measure clearance between the tire and the lamp
- Leave slack in the wiring harness
- Recheck mounting nuts after the first few trail runs
Specifications
| Brand | Rugged Ridge |
|---|---|
| Part number | 11585.03 |
| UPC | 804314257873 |
| Product type | Third brake light spacer |
| Height added | 2 inches |
| Tire size | 33 to 34 inch |
| Material | Black powder coated steel |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It is a direct fit for the 2004–2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ, including Unlimited and Unlimited Rubicon, and the 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ in 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport and X trims.
Confirm fit for 2007 and later Wrangler JK models and 1987–1995 Wrangler YJ models before ordering, since the LJ and TJ vehicles above are the confirmed fit.
What’s included
Check the carton for part number 11585.03 and confirm it includes the mounting hardware before you begin.
