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UPDATE! I spoke with Andy and explained the situation. He said he would look into the issue & sent me out a replacement/ spare that included both the tire carrier side as well as the swing gate side 
. I think I will safety rope it for extra insurance & carry the spare on hand. As mentioned, I would keep an eye on this weld incase yours was cold welded as well 
Hey guys,
Just had a near catastrophic event with my tire carrier.
While I was on a trip I was fiddling with some gear in the back of the truck my Expedition One bumper/ tire carrier separated at the dog bone that ties the carrier to the swing gate and the tire carrier swung away almost into the rear corner of the truck
. Fortunately, I was able to catch it in time before any real damaged as I was still trying to figure out what the heck just happened. It did rip out my 3rd brake light wires. Thankfully that is an easy fix vice a broken tail light & or crushed corner panel.
On the dog bone, there is a welded stud that threads into the tracking arm so as the door opens and shuts it shifts to allow the 2 different arcs of the swing gate and tire carrier to work without binding. Unfortunately, the weld on the stud at the swing gate side of the dog done let loose. After looking at it, it was clear that it was a cold weld, no penetration
.
Keep an eye on this!
I've reached out to Expedition One and am awaiting a response. I have already had it rewelded, but will try to get a spare to keep handy for insurance. I'll update once I receive a response from Expedition One.
Edit: Arrow points to weld that failed.
. I think I will safety rope it for extra insurance & carry the spare on hand. As mentioned, I would keep an eye on this weld incase yours was cold welded as well Hey guys,
Just had a near catastrophic event with my tire carrier.
While I was on a trip I was fiddling with some gear in the back of the truck my Expedition One bumper/ tire carrier separated at the dog bone that ties the carrier to the swing gate and the tire carrier swung away almost into the rear corner of the truck
. Fortunately, I was able to catch it in time before any real damaged as I was still trying to figure out what the heck just happened. It did rip out my 3rd brake light wires. Thankfully that is an easy fix vice a broken tail light & or crushed corner panel.On the dog bone, there is a welded stud that threads into the tracking arm so as the door opens and shuts it shifts to allow the 2 different arcs of the swing gate and tire carrier to work without binding. Unfortunately, the weld on the stud at the swing gate side of the dog done let loose. After looking at it, it was clear that it was a cold weld, no penetration
.Keep an eye on this!
I've reached out to Expedition One and am awaiting a response. I have already had it rewelded, but will try to get a spare to keep handy for insurance. I'll update once I receive a response from Expedition One.
Edit: Arrow points to weld that failed.
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