Load Handler Pedestal Extension Set (2") - GRUNT

If your setup changes, your gear should adapt with you. When running a zero-offset wheel, aftermarket tire carrier, deep-dish rim, or a spare that sits farther outward, higher, or lower than factory position, your load handler may need additional height to mount correctly. The rucRak Load Handler Pedestal Extensions add a clean, solid 2 inches of vertical lift—restoring the alignment, stability, and proper mounting zone required for safe, reliable performance.

Each set includes two precision-machined, heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant steel pedestals engineered to maintain structural integrity and load balance across daily driving, highway travel, and off-road terrain. Whether you’re dialing in a custom wheel setup or compensating for a modified carrier, these extensions ensure your load handler sits firm, level, centered, and adventure-ready.

$19.95
$19.95
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Whats Included

(2) Load Handler Pedestal Extensions (2" height)
Mounting hardware set

Benefits

  • Restores proper alignment – Ensures the Load Handler sits at the correct height for stable loading and support.
  • Perfect for zero-offset wheels – Compensates for wheel designs that sit deeper or flatter against the mount.
  • Ideal for moved-out spare tires – Provides the necessary lift when the spare sits farther off the tailgate.
  • Maintains structural stability – Reinforces the Load Handler’s base for consistent, reliable performance.

Features

  • 2" pedestal height increase
  • Heavy-duty steel construction
  • Corrosion-resistant finish
  • Precision-fit mounting design
  • Compatible with Load Handler systems
  • Fast, no-drill installation
  • Engineered & built in the USA

Dimensions

Dimensions: 9 in X 6 in X 4 in
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Load Handler Pedestal Extension Set (2") - GRUNT

$19.95
Precise 2" Fitment Lift

Engineered to raise your load handler for proper height on zero-offset wheels or repositioned spare mounts.

Stable, Secure Base Support

Provides a stronger, more aligned foundation for consistent Load Handler performance.

Optimized for Modified Wheels

Ideal when your wheel sits farther from the tailgate or deviates from factory offset.

What are some good vehicle use cases for the rucRak Pedestal Mount Load Handler Extensions?

Ford Bronco (2021+), particularly with aftermarket wheels or moved-out spare.

Jeep Wrangler (various generations) using rucRak spare-mounted cargo carriers or Load Handler configurations.

SUVs and 4×4 off-road vehicles converted for overlanding — as long as they support a 2″ hitch or spare-mounted cargo setup.

Any vehicle with deep-dish wheels or zero-offset wheels and a rear-mounted spare / carrier that needs extra base clearance.

When is it useful to use the Pedestal Mount Load Handler Extensions (2")

If your wheel setup is zero-offset or deep-dish and extends the spare outward, a higher base ensures the Load Handler mounts cleanly and securely.

When your spare tire sits farther from the tailgate than stock — e.g. after installing a wider-offset wheel or custom tire carrier — where standard mounting geometry gets thrown off.


On vehicles carrying heavy gear, bikes, or cargo using rucRak’s modular systems — the extensions ensure stable, level mounting and maintain structural integrity.

Will This Pedestal Mount Load Handler Fit My Vehicle?

Will This Fit My Vehicle?

Use this quick fitment guide to know if you need the 2" pedestal extensions:

✔ You have zero-offset or deep-dish wheels

These push the spare outward, requiring added height for a proper Load Handler seat.

✔ Your spare sits farther from the tailgate than stock

Relocation brackets, wide wheels, or custom tire carriers can move the spare outward.

✔ Your Load Handler sits low, angled, or not fully engaged

If the mounting base doesn’t level or align cleanly, these extensions correct the geometry.

✔ You’ve upgraded to an aftermarket tire carrier

Raised, lowered, or offset carriers change the Load Handler’s mounting height.

✔ You're running oversized or wider wheels

Bigger footprints often change the spare’s position—these extensions compensate perfectly.

Is my vehicle compatible with the Pedestal Mount Load Handler Extensions (2")?

Ford Bronco (2021 & Up)?
Works with factory and aftermarket rear-mounted spares, including zero-offset and deep-dish wheels.

Jeep Wrangler JL or JK?
Ideal for builds with wide wheels, custom carriers, or any setup that pushes the spare farther outward.

Do you have an SUV or overland rig with a rear-mounted spare?
Perfect for vehicles where wheel offset or carrier changes require extra mounting height for the Load Handler.

Running zero-offset or deep-dish wheels?
These wheel styles extend the spare away from the tailgate—these extensions add the 2" of height needed for proper alignment.

Using an aftermarket tire carrier or relocation bracket?
Compatible with carriers that raise, lower, or shift the spare away from the stock mounting position.

Already a rucRak Customer? Do You Need These Extensions?

Using the GRUNT spare-mounted cargo carrier by itself?
You don’t need these—unless you’re also using the Load Handler and your wheel setup has been modified (zero-offset, deep-dish, or a spare that sits farther out).

Running the GUNNY hitch-mounted cargo system?
No—hitch-mounted systems do not require pedestal adjustments.

Using the CHIEF hitch cargo carrier or eBike system?
No—these extensions are not used with any CHIEF configuration.

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