Experience with MBRP spare tire bracket reinforcing kit needed
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well, finally installed the Tailgate reinforcement kit....the spot welded nuts took a little work to get off....nothing a Grade 8 bolt and a hammer couldnt take care of. The install took me about an hour. I am glad I pulled the trigger on it....the nuts that were holding on my heavy spare tire were not very big. Now I am good to go until I purchase a new rear bumper and tire carrier.
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Go to the hardware store when you get the kit and buy 12 M8 bolts before starting. It will take you at least 6 to get the 8 off without fear of stripping, breaking, or royally screwing up an otherwise easy install.
Please heed these warnings. It will cost you $9 at Lowes to buy 6 packs of 2. It took me 30 minutes to realize the crap that they sent was crap. Save 30 minutes of crap...
Please heed these warnings. It will cost you $9 at Lowes to buy 6 packs of 2. It took me 30 minutes to realize the crap that they sent was crap. Save 30 minutes of crap...
Once I thread the nut (just turned it a few times... not too tight), I used a dish towel... wrapped it around the bolt a few times to absorb some of the force and to avoid metal on metal... then a few solid whacks with a hammer from a couple different angles. Weld nuts cracked easily and it was a piece of cake after that.
Happy with the $28 kit. Seems more sturdy than before and hoping I won't have to throw on a new tire carrier any time soon. I have 35's on a 17" wheel. Tires alone weight 69lbs. Much more confident that it's not going anywhere now.