TexasJim50,

Yup, you are correct that this topic has been discussed a bunch in the past. This link (found by using the "Searching the Site" links in the left margin) provides a very detailed and large amount of info on this topic:

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=412522&page=all

Take the time to read through the entire link (plus those links within the thread) as I believe you will get an understanding of the spare tire carriers (and the different year variations) to point you where you want to go.

All credit (and thanks) for this info to the original thread participants that shared their knowledge and experience. thumbs_up

Dan wave

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