TexasPthFnder95 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 My tire carrier has started making a rattling/shuddering noise when going down the road. So yesterday i looked at it and the bushings on the end where it swivels appear to be loose does the sound like something fixable or is there any other ways?? i dont wanna remove the tire carrier for good so i'd like to fix it then reinstall it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 There is a write up on putting in new bushing somewhere on the site; my rig is doing the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 How To Replace WD21 tire carrier bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westslope Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I just spent $65 for a junk-yard but perfect-condition 1994 tire carrier. The original was badly beaten up. Thick layers of duct tape and small stick held in place with a tiny bungee cord prevented the tire carrier from banging around. It was funky. I lubricated initially with Krown Rust preventative, and then added white lithium grease using an aerosol can. I'll be adding more lithium grease to the pins and other moving parts over the next few weeks. Any suggestions on maintaining the tire carriers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The easiest solution is to locate the rattle reduction knob located on your dash below the center air vents. This is obviously out of calibration so you will need to drive down a bumpy road and gradually turn the knob clockwise until you can no longer hear the rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood6078 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 The easiest solution is to locate the rattle reduction knob located on your dash below the center air vents. This is obviously out of calibration so you will need to drive down a bumpy road and gradually turn the knob clockwise until you can no longer hear the rattle. Nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Any suggestions on maintaining the tire carriers? OPEN THE CARIER on the inside of the hinge is a hole for a grease needle... make sure it latches tight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Mine didnt rattle until I greased it.But I also found that if you grease the hell outa it it'll stop for a month or too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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