That's not a tailgate reinforcement, that's a spare tire delete cover for the tailgate vent. You hang a 35 on there and eventually it will pop the tailgate welds.

 

I decided to not put the spare on that. I will look into a different set up for the rear bumper or a reinforcement for tailgate after I finish the front bumper/winch. Thanks everyone and Iam still up for suggestions on my spare.

 

There are a couple nice things with the smittybilt bumpers for being at their price point. for one, they recess the winches down a bit which is nice, and they also cut out a spot for your brake vacuum booster to remain in its factory location. When you get to the point of relocating that little guy, or other items, a couple times you can appreciate something like a product accounting for it to be where it started.