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Spare Tire Mount

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 07:20 AM
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Default Spare Tire Mount

Hi..
I recently replaced my stock wheels with Raceline Beadlock wheels, which are (aprox) 3 inches offset. The issue here is that unlike the stock wheels, the spare (with its offset) does not sight tight up against the rear door. it's supported by the three lugnuts only.
Oh, and doesn't look very good.
Has anyone solved this issue? Is there a way to get the wheel closer to the door?

Thanks..
Lou
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Your best option is get a tire carrier. The next option would be get a spacer for the stock carrier.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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You can get Daystar isolators which bring the door to the tire (kind of). I would just ditch the spare until you can get a tire carrier though, my factory spare wore out the hinges on my gate.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Default Tire sticks OUT

The issue is that the wheel does sit on to the lugs, but there is a space of like 3 inches seperating the tire to the door. I would need the opposite of a spacer ( if it existed )
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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The Daystar Tail Gate Bumpstops (spacers) add to length of the rubber bumpers on your stock carrier.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by larenta
the issue is that the wheel does sit on to the lugs, but there is a space of like 3 inches seperating the tire to the door. I would need the opposite of a spacer ( if it existed )
DAYSTAR ISOLATORS

http://www.daystarweb.com/productdet...?productID=381

Three people have told you this.

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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Harbourone
DAYSTAR ISOLATORS

http://www.daystarweb.com/productdet...?productID=381

Three people have told you this.
GREAT!! Did'nt catch it from the first "THREE PEOPLE", but when I followed the link and saw the product, all was clear. looks like the right solution for now, while I get thre ca$h for the tire carrier.

Thanks alot guys!!
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