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Disco Matt:
Just a couple of quick questions:

Will 245/75 R16 tyres fit on the standard one without hitting the bumper? Or would I need one of the aftermarket ones which hold the wheel higher up?

Are the nuts inside the door that the securing bolts screw into captive, or will I get a series of horrible tinkling noises as they fall off if I remove the carrier?

I want to give mine a quick rub down and repaint, as it's a bit manky. I would just replace it but if I rub down, spray with rust-proofing primer and then spray black it'll be more robust than a 2nd hand one even if it does cost more to do. Obviously this will be simpler if I can remove it from the truck!  :lol:

stretchy:
they are prety simple to remove just pop the door card of and you will see the 6 nuts on the other side you will need someone on the other side to hold the spaner. if you do recon your one just dubble check the welds I had one that looked fine but just shered of as i was trying to undo the wheel nut. i think you will get away with a 245/75 without it hiting the bumper. its a shame your not neerer i have an almost brand new standard one and a modifide one for sale cheep.

stretchy

Disco Matt:
Thanks for that - looks like it'll be part of a complete back door overhaul then! I want to replace a few missing trim studs, fix the subwoofer box and the plastic door pocket thing, and possibly fit a ladder and move my CB aerial mount higher up.

I'll check the welds - I'd rather just clean up the one I've got though, if it's solid under the rust. Always better to re-use a basically sound component rather than chucking it and replacing.

auf_wiedersehen_pet:
I've got 265/70/17s which are 31.6" high compared to your 30.5" high so the answer is yes.

big tim:
33/12.5/15 sit nicely on mine with standard carrier

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