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Subject:(spare tire carrier mods) Re: Coolant hose VS tire size?
Date:Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:36:30 EST

In a message dated 11/21/03 12:30:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Jay.L.Snyder@INVISTA.COM writes:

>
> Good one!  You're not kidding, are you....  Only affects the spare tire.
> Fatter tire (spare) needs more clearance around the hoses.  Keep a 185 for
> a spare.
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whoops i forgot to mention i did remove those stupid spring steel rods in my
carrier..  doing this allows for a bigger spare.  i used bolts for the hinges
in its place.   no, i didnt change the coolant hoses either.

chris

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