Ok...to make sure I'm clear - The wheel bolts to the C bracket (carrier). The only attachment points to the truck are the J hook on one end and the pivot on the long bracket at the other end. Talk about low-tech. Guess you need a wrench on-board to remove the bolts from the spare in the event it's needed for its intended purpose.
My valence doesn't have a hole for the J hook. Perhaps it was replaced with the wrong valence at some point over the years? Unless advised otherwise, I'll drill one.
Last edited by Srhdad; 07/12/2012 3:21 PM.
