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02-07-2007, 04:12 PM
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Outside Spare Tire Conversion
Here is a picture of the back of my Hummer with the new spare tire modifications. It was a little more work that I expected, but it got done in about 3 hours.
The modifications were as follows:
1. Get a lit license plate holder.
2. Remove the old spare with the stock rim and license plate housing. Have the new, matching rim mounted.
3. Remove the stock light housing and light, cut the light wire and wire up the new license plate holder.
4. Drill two holes in the lower spare tire carrier support, right side. Mount the license plate. As you can see, because of the TX state law requiring that the word TEXAS appear without imparement, I was forced to mount the plate holder upside down.
5. Remove the light/plate holder-center piece on the spare tire holder. This was interesting. The welds on the piece were very tight on my truck, and I ended up breaking all 6 of my sawzall blades. I got pissed off, cut through the top weld with a cutting wheel on my Dremel tool, and beat the thing with a sledge and a chisel until the left weld broke, then worked the piece back and forth until the right weld broke.
6. Grind off the remaining welds, prime, and paint.
7. Mount the spare with the new rim.
8. Get out a folding chair, sit back, drink a beer and admire your work. Wear parka if you live north of the Texas border.
I apologize for the picture quality
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2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
Last edited by Captain of the Titanic : 02-07-2007 at 09:06 PM.
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02-07-2007, 05:45 PM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
Sounds like fun and looks nice, from what I can see.
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02-07-2007, 06:40 PM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
what lic bracket did u use?
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02-07-2007, 08:10 PM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
I just searched the internet. I tried to find where I got it, but I don't remember. It was only $29, though.
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2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
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02-07-2007, 08:22 PM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
I sure like your picture in your avatar. God, thats a better bow wave than I throw with my boat--course your probably going faster with a bigger wetted area. The Rebel
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02-07-2007, 09:02 PM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
Thanks. I practiced on a H3 by driving into a lake. Once totalled, I got a H2 and so far have kept it afloat! One of my co-workers gave me the "Not a floatation device" graphics, which is now a sticker on my dash!
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2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
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02-20-2007, 11:55 AM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
Where did you purchase the rims, looks good.. Can you use the same tires that come standard with the Hummer2
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02-20-2007, 05:07 PM
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Re: Outside Spare Tire Conversion
I stayed with stock tire size. Those are Procomp 6001s. I am very happy with them!
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2006 Twilight Maroon H2, Procomp 6001 rims, 35" X 12.5 X 17 Xterrain tires, Ram over-the-hood brush guard, Jet Stage I, Warn 9.5 winch and winch bumper, Hedman Headers, K&N Air charger, Lightforce driving lights, a little CHROME for good measure
2006 Victory Red H3 (The Titanic), R.I.P. - It didn't float
1968 Mustang GT convertible
2005 Harley Davidson Hertitage Softail, Stage I, Vance and Hines Big Shot Longs - Sold
2004 Jaguar S-Type (the wifemobile)
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