The Spare Is On

[KenP]

Ok, I finally got the spare on. What a PITA.

I put it on last Saturday and went to bolt it down, but the stock lugs weren't long enough to work. I couldn't get the socket deep enough into the rabbit where the lug goes against the wheel. So off it came.

I stopped by the dealership to show them the Alec's Moab disc and mentioned the problem and you know what happened next. Yep, the great guys at Hall HUMMER GAVE me a set of locking lugs for the spare! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

Ok, I finally got the spare on. What a PITA.

I put it on last Saturday and went to bolt it down, but the stock lugs weren't long enough to work. I couldn't get the socket deep enough into the rabbit where the lug goes against the wheel. So off it came.

I stopped by the dealership to show them the Alec's Moab disc and mentioned the problem and you know what happened next. Yep, the great guys at Hall HUMMER GAVE me a set of locking lugs for the spare! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

So I pop the spare back on last night and go to install the license carrier and....
It doesn't fit! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

The wheel is so wide and deep I had to trim the carrier. Of course that means I got to play with some of my new air tools. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

As you can see from this pic I cut it pretty short behind the license plate. I also had to bend the corners of the plate to make it work. Finally, I added some self stick protector thingys under the plate's fold.

[KenP]

Now I just need to find a different place to mount this thing. I don't like it back there. I just know I'm going to drag it around the trails like an anchor. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

[PARAGON]

Your license plate is drooping on the right side.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Your license plate is drooping on the right side. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>No, the left side is stuck up. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[PARAGON]

Reminds me of someone's dog.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
Reminds me of someone's dog. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Racer-X]

Looks awesome Ken. But your right about the plate.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Racer-X:
Looks awesome Ken. But your right about the plate. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>What, being stuck up like Fred?

[Bondage]

You've already spent enough on mods but.....
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
custom build a slantback-type bed cover and mount it on top of that!
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Sean

[Racer-X]

I thought he could just do it okee style and loosly hang it from bailing wire under the bumper. That way it can just roll up on a tuff departure. Another added benefit, if your running from the law the wind will keep it up and unreadable! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[HummerNewbie]

Looks freaking huge http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

Looks great <STRIKE>CP</STRIKE>, I mean Ken http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[PARAGON]

hmmmmmm

[CO Hummer]

or

[VTSTOMPER]

Looks hot! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[rodster]

Looks great, Ken.

I've been meaning to mention ...

One thing I really like about the desert sand paint is, in the right light (like in your first picture above), it looks so ... so ... well ... it looks pewter. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Boss Hoss]

Thats a big b@st@rd. Im thinking bondage is on to something.

[DDWH]

Man that spare looks freakin huge!!! Looks good!

[VTSTOMPER]

can you see out the back window now?

[coach3rd]

Might want to add some wheelie bars..Tire looks heavy!!DAAAAMMMNNNn! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

[Boss Hoss]

OK ken, ive got your new license plate:

BIG NSTY

[timgco]

Damn Ken, that looks good.

I bet that tire ways more than Shaggy.

[timgco]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
OK ken, ive got your new license plate:

CPZ RIG QUOTE]



FIXED!

[dochummer]

Heheh, lug wasn't long enough...deep sockets.... Sorry CP.... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

SHAT!

I cannot fit a spare on my truck. The center of the wheel is not large enough. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

So I am going to have to:

1) buy a tire cover! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
2) Put the wheel/tire on the gobi rack I hope to win!
3)run without a spare on the back!

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
Slant back aluminum frame would look great Ken.
Your plates look like my avatar http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>We have so many boat builders and such around here I'm going to check with some guys. Heck, if they can build a tuna tower, they can build this. Then I'll line-x it.

How many do you want to order?

Stomper, I can see fine out the back, but don't get too close. There was a car behind me at a light yesterday... Actually there were TWO. I couldn't see the one closest to the truck. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

I'd also make sure you have a correct wheel for your truck. It may not be seated properly on the hubs if it won't fit on the rack.

[KenP]

H-DUECE

[VTSTOMPER]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I'd also make sure you have a correct wheel for your truck. It may not be seated properly on the hubs if it won't fit on the rack. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Greeeeeeat. I will toss one on the truck tomorrow just to be sure. I know for a fact the center of the wheel (where the hole is) is much smaller than that of the stock wheels. I will post my findings tomorrow! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif or http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif

[KenP]

Good luck. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[VTSTOMPER]

Nope.

I took off my stock spare (hey - now I can paint it) and tried to put the KMC on there...hell no! I didn't even have to lift it up to check. (thank god)

Soooooooooooooo...I have yet to try one on the truck - but I think they will work. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif

[Harley]

try this