Thread: How do you remove the rear spare tire carrier?
View Single Post
  #3  
Old 08-14-2014, 05:37 PM
RJ3607's Avatar
RJ3607 RJ3607 is offline
Hummer Novice
  
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 16
RJ3607 is on a distinguished road
Default Re: How do you remove the rear spare tire carrier?
Got it! Thanks man.

Just for future reference for anyone that reads this, you just remove 38 and 39 bolts. Then pull up while moving the arm back & forth. I tried pulling straight up and it wouldn't budge. Make sure you move the arm back and forth while pulling up and it will easily come up with some effort.

Since I'm leaving the tow hooks on the vehicle, I went to Autozone to find something to plug the big hole with, where the tire carrier sat in. I found the perfect fit! Its called "Rubber Expansion Plug" by 'Expand-Tite!', the size is 1-3/4" to 1-7/8". It slides right in the hole, tighten it, and seals up perfect. I painted mine with matte black paint before installing. Not bad for $4.

Enjoy.
Last edited by RJ3607 : 08-14-2014 at 08:08 PM.
Reply With Quote