TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - spare tire carrier: mod to prevent "mashed" sidewall

**Bill** · 05-05-2007, 10:56 AM

Very nice installation, and a good solution to the issue.

I would also like to see a non-welded mod that would lower the parked position of the carrier about 1/2" toward the ground. With a fully aired up spare, mine is so tight that it is VERY difficult to raise the carrier enough to engage the support bracket on the curb side. I end up having to pry the carrier upward with a big screwdriver, and then push it in with my feet.

I suspect that lowering either end of the assembly by 1/2" would be sufficient. But I don't see an easy way to accomplish it without getting a welder involved. Ideas?

Bill

05-05-2007, 10:56 AM	#3
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,113	Very nice installation, and a good solution to the issue. I would also like to see a non-welded mod that would lower the parked position of the carrier about 1/2" toward the ground. With a fully aired up spare, mine is so tight that it is VERY difficult to raise the carrier enough to engage the support bracket on the curb side. I end up having to pry the carrier upward with a big screwdriver, and then push it in with my feet. I suspect that lowering either end of the assembly by 1/2" would be sufficient. But I don't see an easy way to accomplish it without getting a welder involved. Ideas? Bill __________________ 2020 2720QS (aka 2720SL) 2014 Ford F-150 4WD 5.0L Bill's Tech Stuff album