Have You Removed Your Spare Tire?
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Nice diagrams. What catalog did you find it in? Got a link?
The tie-down in the third diagram (part 1474) is what was on my truck except it was installed in the opposite direction shown. It won't work with my wheel style used as shown. I can see how the design is fine if used on the correct wheel. I don't know how it got there but I have a solution now and that is what matters.
The tie-down in the third diagram (part 1474) is what was on my truck except it was installed in the opposite direction shown. It won't work with my wheel style used as shown. I can see how the design is fine if used on the correct wheel. I don't know how it got there but I have a solution now and that is what matters.
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Nice diagrams. What catalog did you find it in? Got a link?
The tie-down in the third diagram (part 1474) is what was on my truck except it was installed in the opposite direction shown. It won't work with my wheel style used as shown. I can see how the design is fine if used on the correct wheel. I don't know how it got there but I have a solution now and that is what matters.
The tie-down in the third diagram (part 1474) is what was on my truck except it was installed in the opposite direction shown. It won't work with my wheel style used as shown. I can see how the design is fine if used on the correct wheel. I don't know how it got there but I have a solution now and that is what matters.
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I noticed something in the photo that you might want to check out. The carriage bolt for the tie down is not seated properly. The bolt is likely to spin when you go to remove the tie-down because the diamond shaped feature on the bolt is not captured in the diamond shaped hole in the support bracket. The factory uses a push nut to hold the carriage bolt to the bracket. I'd loose that and get washers and a regular nut to hold it in place. You'll need a washer or two with a large enough hole for the diamond to fit into then one with a smaller hole to span the hole in the larger washer for the nut to seat onto. Some thread locker would be a good idea.
I noticed something in the photo that you might want to check out. The carriage bolt for the tie down is not seated properly. The bolt is likely to spin when you go to remove the tie-down because the diamond shaped feature on the bolt is not captured in the diamond shaped hole in the support bracket. The factory uses a push nut to hold the carriage bolt to the bracket. I'd loose that and get washers and a regular nut to hold it in place. You'll need a washer or two with a large enough hole for the diamond to fit into then one with a smaller hole to span the hole in the larger washer for the nut to seat onto. Some thread locker would be a good idea.
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sandymane
I noticed something in the photo that you might want to check out. The carriage bolt for the tie down is not seated properly. The bolt is likely to spin when you go to remove the tie-down because the diamond shaped feature on the bolt is not captured in the diamond shaped hole in the support bracket. The factory uses a push nut to hold the carriage bolt to the bracket. I'd loose that and get washers and a regular nut to hold it in place. You'll need a washer or two with a large enough hole for the diamond to fit into then one with a smaller hole to span the hole in the larger washer for the nut to seat onto. Some thread locker would be a good idea.
I noticed something in the photo that you might want to check out. The carriage bolt for the tie down is not seated properly. The bolt is likely to spin when you go to remove the tie-down because the diamond shaped feature on the bolt is not captured in the diamond shaped hole in the support bracket. The factory uses a push nut to hold the carriage bolt to the bracket. I'd loose that and get washers and a regular nut to hold it in place. You'll need a washer or two with a large enough hole for the diamond to fit into then one with a smaller hole to span the hole in the larger washer for the nut to seat onto. Some thread locker would be a good idea.
First are you talking about replacing the carriage bolt or cutting the head of it off........ "You'll need a washer or two with a large enough hole for the diamond to fit into? then one with a smaller hole to span the hole in the larger washer for the nut to seat onto". ......Thanks Sandy
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I would really like to find a truck with this style spare mount. Seems like it is the easiest to deal with, and was lockable.
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Check the local junkyard & u pull lots.
I had to replace my bed a couple years ago & the one I got from pull & save had one in it.
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No, you should be able to use the bolt that you have now if the threads are good all the way down to the head. You may have to chase the threads to get the rust off so that the new nut will spin on. Wire brushing may be enough. This is like a carriage bolt except it has a diamond shape anti-spin feature rather than a square, at least on my truck it is that way. Since the diamond is thicker than the bracket, a washer is needed to build up the thickness so that the nut will draw the head tight against the bracket rather than seating on the diamond. Depending on the thickness of the washer it may require two. The other washer would have a hole for size of the bolt. A fender washer would be best. Then just run the nut down and tighten it up. Thread locker would be a good idea. If you cut the bolt until it is just the right length it will make it easier to get the wheel off and on.
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No, you should be able to use the bolt that you have now if the threads are good all the way down to the head. You may have to chase the threads to get the rust off so that the new nut will spin on. Wire brushing may be enough. This is like a carriage bolt except it has a diamond shape anti-spin feature rather than a square, at least on my truck it is that way. Since the diamond is thicker than the bracket, a washer is needed to build up the thickness so that the nut will draw the head tight against the bracket rather than seating on the diamond. Depending on the thickness of the washer it may require two. The other washer would have a hole for size of the bolt. A fender washer would be best. Then just run the nut down and tighten it up. Thread locker would be a good idea. If you cut the bolt until it is just the right length it will make it easier to get the wheel off and on.
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I've had my share of troubles with the spare tire mounts on my trucks. I totally agree that changing a tire on the highway with this setup would be scary to say the least. In the future, you might try a better penetrating oil than WD-40.
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I can tell you i have probably seen 1000+ of these trucks in yards and have not once seen this style of mount - dont know how common they were down here in the south. I have scoured for one as i wish to retain the ability to carry a spare and to replace the rear tank with a bronco one.
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I can tell you i have probably seen 1000+ of these trucks in yards and have not once seen this style of mount - dont know how common they were down here in the south. I have scoured for one as i wish to retain the ability to carry a spare and to replace the rear tank with a bronco one.
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I can tell you i have probably seen 1000+ of these trucks in yards and have not once seen this style of mount - dont know how common they were down here in the south. I have scoured for one as i wish to retain the ability to carry a spare and to replace the rear tank with a bronco one.
The bed mount?