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Spare Tire And High Lift Jack Mounting

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by garage gnome, Dec 18, 2017.

  1. Dec 18, 2017
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Western MA
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    I figured out where I wanted to mount my spare tire and high lift jack. I had spare spindle and hub setup, so that is the mount for the tire, that way, I'll have a spare set of bearings, wheel hub and lockout hub. That jack was easy. I got the mounting kit at tractor supply. I'm waiting on new bearings for the spare. I'm in debate wether I should put grease in the hub or not. :confused:

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    The nice part of the high lift jack location is, it will protect my taillights from being smashed.

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    The worst part was, I had to move the fire extinguisher from behind the drivers seat to the fender. I seem to remember MB's and GPW's having it on the fender.

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  2. Dec 20, 2017
    browncoat

    browncoat Member

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    I reckon grease that spare hub.
    If things go bad enough that you need to install a spare hub, :cry: the last thing you would want to be doing is try to grease it up out in the boonies somewhere.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2017
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    I was snaping off the 6 bolt that hold the manual lock to the hub very often. It was my fuse when i put a spartan on the front. So a spare hub was a good thing to carry.
     
  4. Dec 23, 2017
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    Got the spare tire mount all done today.

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  5. Dec 23, 2017
    compostwerks

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    Looks great, I like your idea.

    Where do you get your Traxions from Nate?
     
  6. Dec 23, 2017
    browncoat

    browncoat Member

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    Maybe an ammo crate that fits on that fender would be a good storage place for all that loose gear Garage Gnome.

    Bracket looks good.(y)
     
  7. Dec 23, 2017
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    I got the tires from Walcks.

    That stuff on the fender never really moves. The Bungee works good for holding the straps.
     
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