Bubbley11 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 So I've decided to to bring my pain and agony to you guys, so you can have an easier time then I did. Now if it looks a tiny bit sloppy its because I had to rush this, as I will begone for over six months for the Army. So don't make fun of my awkward fast but effective work. Ready for the pics....Alrighty then Fist get yourself a Tire Rack from the junkyard. Then get the mounts, be it from the JY rig(old) or from Rob(new). Find the dimples under the rear door, this is where you have the mounts for the lock and rest positioned. Drill the holes till the bolt slides through the hole will minimal rubbing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Now to cut the mounts as they will not go in easy. This is one of the hardest parts, because it takes time to cut if yo have a hack saw. My friendly neighborhood hillbilly has a band-saw so it went by faster. These are where I cut. Seem to have forgot one well on this one just cut off the little part of thin metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Now to Install the rack itself. This is when you want to take your time, and go slow. Drill the holes and test fit the mounts. Then after you have those mounts and hole lined up so they work and thread easily. Slather some caulk or silicon sealant on the rack part of the mount and install. Stand back and look how it came together and looks now. Total money spent right around 100 bucks total. Hope you all enjoy your new tire rack. Edited March 12, 2014 by Bubbley11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hytekrednek Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Just wondering which brackets went where??? I want to do this for my Pathys. Thanks for the write up. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 The most flat mount is outer top. The other small one with the lip goes rear top, and long POS one is the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Good job! Does it shut? I too am confused by the brackets. You show 3 with 4 holes each, but the mounts only need 2 with 4 holes each. It's hard to tell from here which brackets you are describing as well. Maybe just clarifying a bit? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I like how your truck has the two tone even inside the tail light area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Good job! Does it shut? I too am confused by the brackets. You show 3 with 4 holes each, but the mounts only need 2 with 4 holes each. It's hard to tell from here which brackets you are describing as well. Maybe just clarifying a bit? B Top bracket setup is 2 pieces, one of them has 4 holes as it actually bolts to the truck as well as the nuts for the rack OP, you over killed the bracket modification compared to what I had to do (using used brackets out of JY trucks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Got it, thanks! That was bugging me... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Yeah I know I could have done its cheaper and a bit cleaner. But it still is very strong, tested it. I never saw how you guys did the mount with four nuts. I tried for hours to get the top mounts in with out cutting but in the end it was easier. I feel it is very good for what its going to be for. Its mostly going to be closed, but I needed the room in the back. Nunya, did I go to far with the cutting? Feels right but I but ive been wrong before. Edited March 12, 2014 by Bubbley11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Here you go. Hope this helps other people more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Too far? I don't think. I just "adjusted" a little less and probably swore more than you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I am glad to see you got it done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagge Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31.0-8/1025511_254287731420140_299333433_o.jpg Edited March 19, 2014 by hagge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagge Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hmmm i was told by "Nissan experts" over here in Sweden, that a stock spare tire rack could not be fitted on a car that wasn't equipped with one from factory. But obviously... the were wrong... Now i have built a spare tire swing my self: https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31.0-8/1025511_254287731420140_299333433_o.jpg It is mounted on a previously built rear bumper. Not great looking but it does it's job, a little finishing touches and some paint on it. If i had this information then, i would probably go for a stock one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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