And Now For Something Completely Different - Clown's YJ Build
11-11-2013, 04:49 AM
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So I've had a 33x12.5 spare and a 15x8 wheel in my storage unit for a long time. My buddy sold me a rear tire carrier a couple weeks ago, and I decided it was time to get everything consolidated. Well it turns out I didn't actually have a spare wheel, so I bought a shiny new matching one the other day...and then I realized my spare had a deep gouge in the sidewall. Result of this conundrum? My CPO buddies hooked me up with a spare that holds air, and we got it mounted up today before work because my club is better than your club. I'll get the tire balanced tomorrow. With all that wonderful backstory out of the way and without further adieu, LOOK AT IT!!! My lovely view from up front: I'll have to show you the lock tomorrow when there's light outside. I used the GenRight Offroad license plate mount. http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo....ductid=LPM4005 The round plate goes on the spare tire studs and is sandwiched between the carrier and the wheel. I ordered Gorilla locking lugs for the spare, and I won't have to worry about the GenRight mount disappearing once they're on. The rectangular license plate mount slides into the square tube of the round side. The silver key on top screws down and prevents the assembly from sliding, and I have a weatherproof Masterlock padlock holding the two halves together. Finally, the license plate itself is held to the mount with four Allen bolts instead of screws or standard hex head bolts. I'm satisfied with my oversecuritization of the license plate mount, and yes, that is a word now because I said so. Removing the plate requires a hex key. Removing the plate side of the mount requires bolt cutters which won't fit between the plate and wheel. Removing the spare would require removal of the license plate and the security key for the lug nuts. I should be covered.
11-11-2013, 07:58 AM
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11-11-2013, 11:04 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Nah, I'm a Quarter Pounder guy. But I have been known to eat a full meal and two 20pc McNuggets during an 8 hour shift at work.
No, **** you. Keep your stupid bull**** off my thread, *******.
No, **** you. Keep your stupid bull**** off my thread, *******.
11-11-2013, 02:36 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Got the spare balanced. As promised:
Tire mounted. Locking lugs on the way.
Everything assembled:
Tire mounted. Locking lugs on the way.
Everything assembled:
11-12-2013, 07:34 AM
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11-13-2013, 03:14 PM
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Black lugs! Super duper security.
And this is the proper way to remove a rear bench seat.
And this is the proper way to remove a rear bench seat.
