The flat bar attached to the spare tire carrier, what does it bolt to? I have one and don't know what to do with it.I don't know their specific name, but are they exactly the same, Somehow it looks like I am installing them wrong. The one on the right the hole is lined up if I push it down on the spring.
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They look right. An easy way to remember is "right up your alley". The right one is up.
The flat bar is the back half of the spare tire lock
The other half of the spare tire lock can be found, but may take some time. You'll just have to search the boxes at swap meets, or fabricate something to work.
I just noticed that your two levers aren't even. I noticed the wide spacing on the right spring. I wonder if the rods are all the way against the steering bracket? Or maybe the part isn't pinned yet?
Go ahead and pin it, as they look correct. Are you using roll pins, or solid pins that need the ends peened?
Go ahead and pin it, as they look correct. Are you using roll pins, or solid pins that need the ends peened?
Tom, What is the best way to peen them over?
Thank you,