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Date:         Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:01:42 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Alloy spare into an 83?
Comments: To: jrunberg@mac.com
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In a message dated 3/31/05 8:52:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, jrunberg@mac.com
writes:




> 1) how do I get the rod out?
> 2) my carrier looks welded, not bolted, on. Am I wrong? Hinges seem to have
> a c-clip on them.
>
>


the springsteel rod that goes around your carrier's perimiter and acts as the
hinge pin just is there to keep the tire from bouncing around..which it
doesnt do anyway.
i removed mine and used bolts/nuts as the hinge pins.  its not welded in, its
just held in by tension.  use a face shield when removing it.. its under
tension.




why dont you just run a steel spare?  you can run alloys and steels
together..it doesnt matter.   99% of cars and trucks these days that run alloys have
steel spares.


chris
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