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!

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!

So I pop the spare back on last night and go to install the license carrier and....
It doesn't fit!

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.

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.

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.

Your license plate is drooping on the right side.

<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.

Reminds me of someone's dog.

<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>

Looks awesome Ken. But your right about the plate.

<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?

You've already spent enough on mods but.....

custom build a slantback-type bed cover and mount it on top of that!

Sean

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!

Looks freaking huge

Looks great <STRIKE>CP</STRIKE>, I mean Ken

hmmmmmm

or

Looks hot!

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.

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

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

can you see out the back window now?

Might want to add some wheelie bars..Tire looks heavy!!DAAAAMMMNNNn!

OK ken, ive got your new license plate:

BIG NSTY

Damn Ken, that looks good.

I bet that tire ways more than Shaggy.

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

CPZ RIG QUOTE]



FIXED!

Heheh, lug wasn't long enough...deep sockets.... Sorry CP....

SHAT!

I cannot fit a spare on my truck. The center of the wheel is not large enough.

So I am going to have to:

1) buy a tire cover!
2) Put the wheel/tire on the gobi rack I hope to win!
3)run without a spare on the back!

<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 </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.

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.

H-DUECE

<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! or

Good luck.

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.

try this