08 SUV SpareTire Relocation Options

[hummbug]

I'll put it in the garage. I never had a flat on any of my H2s. Back in 2003 when storage of the spare tire in the cargo area was the norm I thought the rear of the truck looked much better. I won't miss the extra weight either. But of course it can't be that easy. Vehical tag lighting wire now comes out of the bumper cover through a grommet. A plate bracket bolted to the recovery loop mounting could be an easy out but I find the vibration of these makes for a short bulb life. I'll look at routing wires to the original mounting area on the rear door. I,m off to get a can of green goo.

Thanks

[blackhawk29]

a word of warning before taking it off: i took it off my 08' then noticed that the back of the truck rose up about 2" and the front nosed down. The ride was noticably worse. and the handeling was wierd. The tire and rack weighs close to 290 pounds. I weighed it. The suspension is set up to accomodate that weight and overhang on the back of the truck. I was going to crank up the t bars to raise the front, but just decided not to mess with it and leave it alone. I put it back on within a day.