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03-08-2021, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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Stepside Spare tire hanger
I am working on my spare tire hanger. I have an OEM hanger with the 6 lug pattern. These are the 2 options I see to make it work for a 5x5 lug pattern...
Cut all 3 studs off and weld a 7-8" circular disc to the front with 3 new studs in the correct pattern OR Leave the face OEM cut the 2 bottom lugs off and weld 2 new studs in the correct place on the OEM face..See pic. Which do you think would be a better solution? I am also open to other suggestions. Thanks! Last edited by roll_the_dice; 03-08-2021 at 10:37 PM. |
03-08-2021, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stepside Spare tire hanger
I lean toward option 2. It keeps it simple, more original, and less chance for rust by avoiding a pocket between 2 separate pieces of metal.
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03-08-2021, 10:37 PM | #3 |
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Re: Stepside Spare tire hanger
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03-08-2021, 10:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: Stepside Spare tire hanger
I will be cutting/relocating studs on mine, but using the existing plate.
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03-08-2021, 10:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Stepside Spare tire hanger
What about a thin wheel spacer adapter?
Use cap screws like this vvv link: https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/2124365 And lugs pressed in? example only: .
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03-08-2021, 11:32 PM | #6 | |
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03-08-2021, 11:33 PM | #7 |
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Are you going to use threaded rod or drill into the face and weld bolts from the back side?
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03-08-2021, 11:34 PM | #8 | |
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https://www.ballisticfabrication.com...mounting-plate |
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03-09-2021, 12:11 AM | #9 |
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Yes that is the Idea.
Do you have a Drill press or hand drill? You can make this yourself .
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03-09-2021, 01:25 AM | #10 | |
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I also need to alter the mount slightly, to fit the long step brace to my short step bed, but that's not your issue here.
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone and helping me think this through! I'll try to take pictures of the finished product when I am done and post here or at the very least on my build thread. |
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