Teraflex Adjustable Tire Mount Install
12-08-2013, 05:46 PM
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After struggling getting one stud in, I took the other two studs and the mount to an auto shop with a press. One of the guys working in the shop happened to be a jeeper and pressed them in at no cost, although I was prepared to part with good money to avoid doing the other two.
And had them pressed, took maybe 2 mins total.... Great carrier and hinge kit though.... Love mine!
12-09-2013, 03:56 AM
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12-09-2013, 04:04 AM
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I went to Home Depot last night and bought the over sized nut and a few washers. It took me a good 45 minutes to get the studs pressed in but I finally got them in (very slow process.)
Of course it was dark by then but I had to finish the install. Everything else went smooth though. Those studs are a real bitch without a press!!
This morning I noticed there is about a millimeter of space between the sidewall and the carrier though...looked like it was touching the carrier last night with my head lamp on. LOL
I'll have to disassemble at some point and push it in a tiny bit more. It's good for now though and it no longer sounds like I have a family of mice in the back of my jeep.
Very happy with both the carrier and hinge!! I need to stop watching old install videos! Thanks for the help guys! Much appreciated!
Of course it was dark by then but I had to finish the install. Everything else went smooth though. Those studs are a real bitch without a press!!
This morning I noticed there is about a millimeter of space between the sidewall and the carrier though...looked like it was touching the carrier last night with my head lamp on. LOL
I'll have to disassemble at some point and push it in a tiny bit more. It's good for now though and it no longer sounds like I have a family of mice in the back of my jeep.
Very happy with both the carrier and hinge!! I need to stop watching old install videos! Thanks for the help guys! Much appreciated!
12-09-2013, 06:25 AM
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12-09-2013, 06:52 AM
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like others have suggested.....deflate tire, install on mount until tire is touching, secure it down and finally inflate the tire and it will be nice and snug against the carrier