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Tallowood_Air 07-11-2007 01:13 AM

stop calling me out!
 
well after the millionth person called me out on not having the matching wheel on the back, I finally put the 5th 24" on.

cut some off.


added a stud.


used four 3/4" nuts for a spacers


I like to use all spline-type lugs so they're easier to start down in the seat


ta. da.


:jump:

H3slate 07-11-2007 01:37 AM

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Nice rear end!! :giggling:

I like those tires!!!

jmsspratlin 07-11-2007 05:21 AM

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I not one of the ones that called, however I am doing the same thing at the moment. I am just waiting on the tag/hitch to come in. Thanks alot for the pics....Jamie

jmsspratlin 07-11-2007 05:24 AM

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Also, did you add the extra stud for pure support? Were 3 not enough? Also, why the 3/4" nut in the back for the spacer, and can the cut be made with a Dremel tool? Thanks....Jamie:beerchug:

Tallowood_Air 07-11-2007 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jmsspratlin
Also, did you add the extra stud for pure support? Were 3 not enough? Also, why the 3/4" nut in the back for the spacer, and can the cut be made with a Dremel tool? Thanks....Jamie:beerchug:


the stud is for support, I'm not sure it needs it, but it really wasn't all that hard, so why not? I used a 9/16" bit to open up the little hole for the stud. Then i used a dremel to open it up a little more, then hammered the stud in from the back.

If I hadn't used the spacer, because it has a different backsacing, it would have sat crooked. I guess I used a nut for a spacer because it's better than a stack of washers. ;)

You can eventually cut anything with a dremal, but I used a reciprocating saw to cut off the support. [that mild steel frame cut like butter] As for how much to cut off; put your wheel up there and mark the most you can leave and still put on the center cap. You don't want to try to line up those studs in mid-air, least of all in the rain or mud or hanging off a 1000' cliff or whatever.

My license plate is just zip-tied to the arm for now, still using the factory light, but you'd never know it, cause you'd be blingded. :D

jmsspratlin 07-11-2007 04:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tallowood_Air
the stud is for support, I'm not sure it needs it, but it really wasn't all that hard, so why not? I used a 9/16" bit to open up the little hole for the stud. Then i used a dremel to open it up a little more, then hammered the stud in from the back.

If I hadn't used the spacer, because it has a different backsacing, it would have sat crooked. I guess I used a nut for a spacer because it's better than a stack of washers. ;)

You can eventually cut anything with a dremal, but I used a reciprocating saw to cut off the support. [that mild steel frame cut like butter] As for how much to cut off; put your wheel up there and mark the most you can leave and still put on the center cap. You don't want to try to line up those studs in mid-air, least of all in the rain or mud or hanging off a 1000' cliff or whatever.

My license plate is just zip-tied to the arm for now, still using the factory light, but you'd never know it, cause you'd be blingded. :D




How are you still using the factory light?

Tallowood_Air 07-11-2007 08:09 PM

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zip-ties, baby :beerchug:




IRA51 07-11-2007 08:40 PM

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Yea but it makes your butt look fat.

BKLYNH2 07-11-2007 09:26 PM

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you should change your call sign to "Sir mixalot"

pteam 07-11-2007 11:25 PM

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Do they make non-low profile tires for 24 inch rims now? Ive had a set of 24s and 26s (both which I sold) and have a set of 22's on there now because 2 years ago that was the largest rim you could get while not having a low profile tire. In that picture that looks like a pretty tough tire, I was always replacing tires a few times a year. A low profile tire cannot handle a hummer.

timgco 07-12-2007 12:37 AM

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zip-ties, baby :beerchug:





Have you seen the mod that I did a while back for relocating your license plate back there. I cut off that entire hub. It's not needed. You can get a new license plate light at Checker or Auto Zone too. Just splice it into the existing wire and mount the new light under the tire carier. Mount the plate to the rear bumper. And your done.

RuggedH2 07-12-2007 02:08 AM

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I really like that mod. Glad ya did it!

Tallowood_Air 07-12-2007 07:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pteam
Do they make non-low profile tires for 24 inch rims now? Ive had a set of 24s and 26s (both which I sold) and have a set of 22's on there now because 2 years ago that was the largest rim you could get while not having a low profile tire. In that picture that looks like a pretty tough tire, I was always replacing tires a few times a year. A low profile tire cannot handle a hummer.


Kumho mkaes this one, and I think a 38" as well. Also, I believe that toyo has an M/T for a 24" wheel.

It's a 37" M/T on a 24" Wheel. gives it a profile of about 6.5" with a tread depth of about 1/2"

Tallowood_Air 07-12-2007 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by timgco
Have you seen the mod that I did a while back for relocating your license plate back there. I cut off that entire hub. It's not needed. You can get a new license plate light at Checker or Auto Zone too. Just splice it into the existing wire and mount the new light under the tire carier. Mount the plate to the rear bumper. And your done.


yeah it's quick and dirty for now, I did this while I took a break from installing the Efans. I want to make something like what you have there - looks nice.

MarineHawk 07-12-2007 08:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by timgco
Have you seen the mod that I did a while back for relocating your license plate back there. I cut off that entire hub. It's not needed. You can get a new license plate light at Checker or Auto Zone too. Just splice it into the existing wire and mount the new light under the tire carier. Mount the plate to the rear bumper. And your done.


What kind of wheels are those Tim?

ROX 07-13-2007 12:47 AM

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Holy Fat Tire Blingman!!!:jump:

jmsspratlin 07-13-2007 02:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by timgco
Have you seen the mod that I did a while back for relocating your license plate back there. I cut off that entire hub. It's not needed. You can get a new license plate light at Checker or Auto Zone too. Just splice it into the existing wire and mount the new light under the tire carier. Mount the plate to the rear bumper. And your done.




Have any more detailed pics of the plate light? Thanks for the pic....Jamie

jmsspratlin 07-13-2007 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NOMOYELLO
Thank u you for doing that.Anyone with rims and tires that does not have one on the spare is a LOSER.....



.....or just plain cheap:D


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