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Thread: Rear Bumper Removal / Hitch Mod (for oversized spares)

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    Senior Member Getting Dirty hoaxci5's Avatar
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    Yes I know, but my welder is only a 90 amp cheapy that makes bird sh** splatter welds. So I don't think me running a crappy bead is really going to make any difference. So I'll either pay someone to weld it, or if the bolts aren't in the way put the original 2 back in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoaxci5 View Post
    Yes I know, but my welder is only a 90 amp cheapy that makes bird sh** splatter welds.
    LMAO that is by far the best analogy i've ever heard


    How often are you towing max capacity? I don't think you have much to worry about man.... throw the factory bolts back in before you sell it.

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    My aftermarket hitch has the nut on the other side and bolt goes through the other way

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    there is a write that Sal had put up for this MOD as well. I had did and what I had to do was just grind down the excess on the outer ones & I was able to fit a 265/70/17 tire and works for me.

    Nice write up
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    Grinding down the bolts I still had to keep my 255/75/17 deflated to fit. Thats why I wanted to go this route. Not sure yet if it makes a real difference. If anything it's at least a rounded edge instead of a corner poking into my tire.

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    my main issue was the tire sits lower than the stock one because the over-sized tire does not fit in the preformed area that the spare sat in. It does clear the bolts thoe. (Hope that make sense)
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    Well I got my spare tire winch today and installed it. I'll be putting back the two outer stock (trimmed) bolts and purchasing the grade 8's for the center two. I'm planning on buying a toy hauler rv/trailer and don't want to risk it over a few bucks.

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