Spare tire carrier

[rcapie]

I was reading an old post about the 4 rubber bumpers on the original tire carrier. I just refurbished mine and I am wondering, what is the threaded hole for in between and above the two center bumpers below the tire?

 

[lutry]

Hopefully this drawing helps:


I think you mean the threaded hole, where the tire itself is prevented from
moving.

 

[Torxhead]

Looking at Lutry's pic, you can see that it helps stop the spare tire from bouncing around. It sounds like you are missing it. I would think you local hardware store could supply a carriage bolt with a rounded head to replace it with. Those spare tire mounts really take a beating so make sure it is all snug and tight. As you drive take a look back an watch to see if it is bouncing or wobbling around.

 

[lutry]

Looking at Lutry's pic, you can see that it helps stop the spare tire from bouncing around. It sounds like you are missing it. I would think you local hardware store could supply a carriage bolt with a rounded head to replace it with. Those spare tire mounts really take a beating so make sure it is all snug and tight. As you drive take a look back an watch to see if it is bouncing or wobbling around.

Somehow I am missing the correct wordings ,
it is not my mother tongue...
But this is what I wanted to say...

 

[GARGOYLEJEEPER]

I used a chrome bumper mount bolt, nice & smooth against the rubber.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

OEM is #12 sheetmetal hex-head screws.
LG