Originally Posted by BaltChief

I can put them back up in the morning if you all want, but honestly the daystar ones seem to be the way to go now.

Originally Posted by BaltChief

So you have bought yourself some new rims and tires and life is good....



Then you take a closer look and see that your tire no longer rests on your bumpstops and you know all the weight is riding on your Carrier....like this



Don't get discouraged, there is an easy fix....pull the spare off....



Run to the auto supply store and buy a thick wall (important that it is thick walled) straight radiator hose that is 1 7/8 ID.....make 2 pieces 3 1/4 inch long or 1/2 inch longer than the gap between tailgate and tire. Your backspacing may be different than mine so measure it.



now slip the 2 pieces over the old bumpstops, you might need to lube them a bit as it is a tight fit......



Now put your spare tire back on and you are done....it will look like this....



I truly do not know if this is necessary or not, but it does seem to take some of the weight off of the carrier......and it makes me feel better.

I hope this helps someone, I want to feel that I have given something back to this board......God knows I have taken allot.

Originally Posted by Grant211

NICE JOB....


just noticed they are selling them now



http://www.quadratec.com/products/16053_520.htm