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Like the looks better with the spare on
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if that’s your cup of tea have at it. I don’t have that luxury. AAA is great but I live about 15 miles from town and have probably used my spare (to include wife and kids cars) about 10 times in the last 3 years. Plus I can change my own or go to where the wife and kids are stranded faster than AAA. And then pull the screw or nail and patch the tire for about 2 bucks. Or take is somewhere and pay 5. Plus having a tire on the back is kinda like a Bronco signature.As I mentioned in the tire cover thread, I intend to delete the spare. It isn't necessary for DD. I haven't needed a spare 30+ years. If I do need assistance, that is what AAA is for. For wheeling or longer trips, I'll toss it on.
I wish it came from the factory too. I’ve had 3 Broncos and a scout. 1 of the broncos and the scout kept the spare in the cargo area. It’s probably the one thing I complained about the mostno delete for me, but definitely interested in a steel swing out spare holder
Using the existing gate latch, it shouldn't be too hard to change the pivot point. Cut the current hinges and fabricate a pivot point similar to a truck bed. Attach a gate support cable, and you should be good to go.Show me how to get a tailgate and I'm in.
Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off ! I'm an accountant! Tho I do have a friend.Using the existing gate latch, it shouldn't be too hard to change the pivot point. Cut the current hinges and fabricate a pivot point similar to a truck bed. Attach a gate support cable, and you should be good to go.
Well, I don't see anyone breaking out the torch to cut the hinges on a new $50K rig. But after some years/miles, find a friend who does metal fab and have fun.Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off ! I'm an accountant!
If they can come with a method to mount the tire standing in the cargo area, I might be interested.As mentioned, there is nothing to gain deleting the spare and self-sufficiency to lose.
Lets really roll the dice and delete the gas gauge!
Those are so when you shut a door, the air has a way to escape. You'll see the same on F-150's.PS any one know the purpose of the vents being in the tailgate behind the spare?