Adding a spair tire mount
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Printed Date: May-19-2024 at 8:48pm
Topic: Adding a spair tire mount
Posted By: JD ski
Subject: Adding a spair tire mount
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 7:30pm
I decided to add a spare tire mount to my boat trailer. The trailer never had a spare tire mount set up from the factory. So I purchased one on line, it appeared heavy duty. It was a bolt on set up that had the tire too close to the boat. I took the part and trailer to a local welding shop with pictures of a lock set up I have on my Century's trailer. The photos are the result of the work I had done. I was happy with the work   ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
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Posted By: Jonny Quest
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 7:32pm
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Nice job. That will serve you well. ------------- Current 2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
Posted By: Duane in Indy
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 8:11pm
 Nice work ------------- Keep it as original as YOU want it 1978 Mustang (modified) |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-27-2017 at 8:50pm
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Jim, Great idea on the lock. I've never had much luck with the locks that you use instead of a lug nut. Too much winter salt gets to them. Regarding the mount, I went through a similar issue when I bought one for my utility trailer. Turned out the rims on the trailer had a Chevy bolt hole pattern and all the mounts I found were made for Ford patterns!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:12am
I have never had a problem with winter salt in my locking lug nuts, I guess I just don't tow my boat in the winter as much as you do Petey  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
8122pbrainard wrote:Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:31am
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It took a while to find a matching wheel. When i ordered the holder it came in two different wheel fitments. Then when I received it there were four different holes in the backing plate with directions for which holes to use for different bolt patterns. My set up is 5 on 4.5 centers and it fit perfectly. I planned all along to have it welded in place. I read someone else did the same process but I do not think they added a lock. The lock just seemed a natural idea to get added while at the welding shop and it is so simple and clean looking. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:34am
Chrissy, I was going to put a boat in the water today but this is what we got yesterday:  Also, I do have a spare on the utility trailer and it's used often since the lesbianmobile won't haul anything large and over 8' long!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:42am
That just ain't right. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: JD ski
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:47am
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We are predicted to have 75 degrees Sunday and my son wants to try out his new 5 mm wet suit. We might get out but it would not surprise me to see snow. ------------- JD ski, slicing, dicing, and shredding since 1981 1999 Air Nautique, GT40 Pro Boss, Trail Rite trailer 1975 Century Resorter |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:48am
Well so much for that summer. You were most likely scheduled to work that weekend anyway. On the plus side you get another year out of the impellers  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:57am
Here are the terrible conditions I had to endure yesterday....taken after a couple sets in my first after work outing of the season. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: KENO
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 10:59am
Gary how could you forget to mention points along with the impellers/? 
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-28-2017 at 12:22pm
Do'oh  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |