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Smittybilt tire carrier handle fix

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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 02:10 PM
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Default Smittybilt tire carrier handle fix

If you have a Smittybilt SRC or XRC rear bumper with swing out tire carrier, and you handle has been comming lose on bumps, here is my fix for under $4 from tractor supply store.
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 08:11 PM
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That would have worked great on mind, until the handle/spring completely seized out and i needed a sledge hammer to open the damn thing. Just keep an eye out on that handle and lube it liberally.

That's a great idea.
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