No need to flip your carrier for an oversized spare
#24
Being serious, it's worth noting that on my D2 all 3 mounting studs had cracks most of the way around them and were in danger of coming away from the carrier. I had to weld them up around 3/4 of their circumference. The time that you've spent on here trying to justify NOT doing it right could have been used to do it properly.
Last edited by Richard Moss; 03-12-2015 at 03:53 PM.
#25
The WWNTI's have really come out in force on this one. According to the replies on my other posts my truck should have burst into flames months ago and now my spare is going to fall off and cause fatalities.
I guess I should only ask Seafoam questions and maybe every now and then ask if it's possible to change coil packs without removing the IM.
I guess I should only ask Seafoam questions and maybe every now and then ask if it's possible to change coil packs without removing the IM.
#27
I just bought one of these with my last lucky 8 order. works very good with my 275/65/18 and says its good up to 35' tires.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEw1...ip_9qd-T1NenbA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEw1...ip_9qd-T1NenbA
IMO I believe offroading obviously imposes far higher inertial shock loads on the spare carrier which, IMO, causes the wheel studs to fracture as there is no center spigot involved to share the thrust. Maybe welding on a centre spigot would overcome the problem BUT it would transfer the shock loads to the spare wheel bracket fixings and the rear door hinges and locator wedge lock mechanism.
#29
If you flip it, it will just barely hold a 255/85R16. (33") It slightly rubbed the bumper on mine. I probably could have kept it from rubbing the bumper if I would have had a helper lift up on the carrier while I tightened the hardware.