Spare Tire Security Hardware

[HOrnbrod]

Saw this on an MJ for sale on Ebay. An pretty neat alternative for straps in case the winch cable breaks. I'd prefer a 3-point mount though............

 

[johnj92131]

Didn't 90's Ford F150 trucks use a 3 point holder for the spare?  Have to say this is a nice, simple mount system.  Like the thumb screws also.

[fiatslug87]

I believe these came on some '86 MJs. I found one at the JY and have it on my '89 long bed. The keyhole slots that the rods sit in are not accessible and are in the wrong location relative to the spare in the SWB.

 

 

 

[HOrnbrod]

You are exactly right Mike, as usual. 86 models only. If you ever find another one, let me know.  :thumbsup:

 

[mikekaz1]

pretty neat, I don't run a spare tire. but I much prefer the bar style to the "winch" style in the ease of use and dependability categories.

[schardein]

Dang I saw this a day late.  Went and looked at an 86 last night.  Looked at the rear diff (nope it wasn't an AMC 20 or Dana 44) but didn't notice the spare tire hardware...

[Wiggilez]

You are exactly right Mike, as usual. 86 models only. If you ever find another one, let me know.  :thumbsup:

 

 

 

Do you know if those were fitted to the earlier or later 86's?  because when I ran my vin many years ago my truck actually had an 85 build date, but it's got the winch style (broken). or if it was an option for people to pick. 

[HOrnbrod]

I don't know. The pic is from the 1986 parts manual. The 87 and up did not have the bar-type carrier; they were all winches.

[Eagle]

That's pretty neat.

 

Anybody happen to notice the setup on the load-sensing proportioning valve in that first photo? I suspect that truck has no rear brakes ...

[fiatslug87]

That's pretty neat.

 

Anybody happen to notice the setup on the load-sensing proportioning valve in that first photo? I suspect that truck has no rear brakes ...

That happens to mine every time I get tires installed/rotated when they lift from the frame and let the axels drop. Now I watch and as they start lowering the vehicle I make them stop, then I get in there and push the valve to the correct location as they drop it.