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fixed spare tire carrier

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Steve114, Feb 12, 2008.

  1. Feb 12, 2008
    Steve114

    Steve114 New Member

    Harper Woods, MI
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    Does anyone know what spare tire carrier will fit my 74? The original body was replaced by the PO with an unknown year metal body bought from a now defunct jeep rental place in or near Ouray CO. There is no tailgate. It is a CJ5 body. The solid back panel has a raised channel runnning along the top with 4 holes, the two outer most do not go thru into the body, the two inner (larger) do. Also two hole below on the panel itself (which go thru) the two inner (channel) holes, but slighty offset to either side of the two inner holes (by approx 1 inch). It appears that a M38 spare carrier might fit.
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    Steve114, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. Feb 12, 2008
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    jpflat2a, Feb 12, 2008
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  3. Feb 13, 2008
    grouperboy

    grouperboy n00b

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    I have those same holes on my '79.

    From Inside before I painted it:
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    And Outside:
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    All 4 holes go all the way through.
     
    grouperboy, Feb 13, 2008
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  4. Feb 13, 2008
    timgr

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    The carrier is plenty strong enough for a big tire. The back panel will break at each corner before the tire carrier will (DAMHIK).
     
    timgr, Feb 13, 2008
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