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| | | | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 | Just received the carrier kit I ordered from Jim Carter. The long portion fits in the sloped track as it should. But I'm wondering if it's too long for my truck. In the upward position, it extends to the back of the truck, directly below the tailgate.
I also have no idea what the shorter bracket is for. Would anyone happen to have a photo of a complete installed spare tire carrier?
I love this website, but I have to say, it's got the worst search function I've ever come across. Perhaps it's me?
Thanks for your help as I figure out my first Stovebolt rig! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I love this website, but I have to say, it's got the worst search function I've ever come across. Perhaps it's me? Consider it a function in developing patience. BTW you will get more help in the forums by posting pics of what you need. My first thought was of a side tire carrier. Good luck.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | Denny's site has pictures from the assembly manual of different styles of underbed carriers. He has a pic of Woodys old truck also
1949 didnt have a side mount originally
The search function did come up with a post with pictures | | | | | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 | Great pictures. Quick question....does the smaller C bracket bolt to the wheel, or to the bed rail? Obviously, bolting to both would make the spare a somewhat permanent part of the truck! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 11 | 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.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | Just received the carrier kit I ordered from Jim Carter. The long portion fits in the sloped track as it should. But I'm wondering if it's too long for my truck. In the upward position, it extends to the back of the truck, directly below the tailgate.
I also have no idea what the shorter bracket is for. Would anyone happen to have a photo of a complete installed spare tire carrier?
I love this website, but I have to say, it's got the worst search function I've ever come across. Perhaps it's me?
Thanks for your help as I figure out my first Stovebolt rig! AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE, NOT THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE TOOL BAR | | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,263 | If you dont have a lug wrench you wont be able to remove your flat. same wrench should be able to remove the nuts for the carrier. there is another style carrier http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/121820558your truck could have used that style above | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | 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. If you do drill the hole be sure to reinforce it well.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | Ok...
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. Possibly the previous owner changed the bed and it came from a newer truck | | |
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