PROJECT SPARE TIRE CARRIER

[M1163]

Now that everyone has their tape measures out! Can someone please measure up their spare tire carrier so the rest of us can fabricate one for our Growler. Thanks in advance - Paul

[M1163]

AND for those who don't want to make the round bit - for $25 delivered with FREE PIZZA - chop this HUB up to suit ! : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

APDTY 515028 Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly Front Left or Right For 2000-2001 Ford F-150 4-Wheel Drive Pickup with 5 14mm wide wheel studs (Replaces Ford XL341104AG, XL3Z1104BA, YL341104BB, YL3Z1104BA)

NEED LUG NUTS for the project: 5310-01-597-9756 Wheel Nut/ Lug nut M14 x 2.0 x 21 hex , Dorman Part Number : Dor611-196 (packet of 10): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=611-196&i...ref=nb_sb_noss

Have FUN............... (BTW there's no free pizza!)
Paul

[M1163]

Anyone with a tape measure volunteering here? Thanks in advance - Paul

[JMPogue89]

Ill get some good measurements and pic in a few days

[M1163]

Thanks Justin much appreciated

[JMPogue89]

[M1163]

JMPogue89 Thanks Justin much appreciated. Paul

[W427]

Nice. 😎 Can you add the length of the receiver stub and location of the pin hole? 🙏
[EDIT] Never mind - I didn't see your other attached photos, and I can guess from there. Can you get an estimate of the round plate thickness?

[JMPogue89]

3/8 inches

[M1163]

JMPogue89 Hi Justin, see drawing pdf below: Just wanted to confirm the start point of the 14" dimension, if you could, it's not clear in photo above, thanks Paul

Spare Tire Carrier.pdf

[M1163]

David - No control over this drawing or prog - talk to Dan...........

[JMPogue89]

your drawing is correct with the 14 inch measurement

[M1163]

Thanks Justin

[Jlfsu]

I've got 20 spare stock lug nuts. First 5 folks who need three, pm me an address and I'll drop in the mail. Sixth person only gets 2, sorry.

[M1163]

PROJECT SPARE TIRE CARRIER
a good friend of mine made this in his shop - thanks for the measurements everyone. Rim shown is Ford Heritage 16x7 Steel 14mm Wheel Lug Fits 00-04 FORD F150 PICKUP 118045

[Terra1936]

Looks great! Have you driven one with the tire carrier installed? How is it?

[Glengar]

Why bother? I'll have a couple by next week from an auction....Anybody want to save time and trouble by buying one? $150
Tim:: [email protected] in Maryland

[W427]

Looks great! Have you driven one with the tire carrier installed? How is it?

If it helps, below is an image in the Mojave desert of the driver's perspective with a front-mount spare installed. A front view is my member avatar. Mine was delivered with it installed, and they used a 5/8" bolt with washers and nylock nut to secure it with unknown torque.

Unlike videos I have seen of spares retained by a hitch pin, this one does not rock or bounce from play in the coupling. I have not removed it to see if the connection was compressed by the bolt or if shims or wedges were used. I have not tried the rear receiver yet.

[JMPogue89]

Mine used to rock so I ran a couple of weld beads down the length that goes into the receiver.....Rocks no more

[W427]

I imagine that works. 😄 My 2nd Itvee had hitch wobble, and I tried shims and wedges but they failed. I bought some hitch clamps. I found there are many styles of anti-rattle clamps and pins to choose from, although I've heard some simply bolt-on an exhaust clamp to firm them up. Not using them before, I bought these, but I'm open to other suggestions:
https://www.amazon.com/Cenipar-Anti-.../dp/B08R5PZPTT