Thread: Standard Spare Wheel carrier coming apart

weld them but dismount the whole carrier first and weld them from both sides.

yea, long time ago,,
after the simpson,,
take it easy on the welds where the wheel bolts on
(as opposed the door side)

doesnt take much to stop the wheel from sitting flush.

If worst comes to worst and you can't fix it by welding, they aren't a terribly expensive an item.

I broke one recently and was told that you couldn't buy the studs separately. Apparently they are different to those in the wheels ??????
Can't remember what I was quoted for a complete carrier - all I did was went to the local bolt shop and got a bolt with correct thread, cut length down to what was required (the nearest I could get was slightly too long) and welded bolt in from the back of the carrier. Haven't had any problems with this since.

Seems to be a common occurance, my bottom stud was missing and a bolt in its place. I bought another carrier that i will weld the studs both sides before re fitting and using the spare one for my camper trailer.

I think the part number of the carrier changed about 12 months ago. THe new one is made of thicker metal to help prevent cracking issues. It might be worth getting one of the new ones.

Thanks for the helpful replies everyone. Lots of good ideas there!

Bonnet mount it.... now there is an idea.....

Then you will be one step closer to the Superior 4WD