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Repairing 3 bolt spare tire carrier

Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:53 pm
by JeePa
Yo G Fellowhood!
I am trying to restore / repair my s-grill's 3 bolt spare carrier. PO drove out original lugs and replaced with long bolts, in the process mangling and cracking around the lug holes. Also cracked a corner and twisted up the bracket and facing piece.
I have hammered metal facing flat and in process in welding up cracks and mangled ovaled-out lug holes.
Anybody know where to get replacement lugs?
Anybody know proper technique for pressing in/restraining lugs in place other than washers and nuts?
All else fails I will TIG weld lugs and grind down the weld for cosmetic similarities to original.
Or simply order one from Ron. (No guts no glory, right?) :lol:
As always, thanks for your ideas and suggestions.
JeePa (aka Mobilized Medic)

Re: Repairing 3 bolt spare tire carrier

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:50 pm
by Brian Wolf
I asked Rommel Juan if he had the correct lugs available separately, and he said he did. Give Ron or Benzinger a try.

Re: Repairing 3 bolt spare tire carrier

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:58 pm
by JeePa
Thanks, Brian. I will contact them.
Best Regards, JeePa (aka Mobilized Medic)