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scottjk Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 485 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:07 am Post subject: Spare Tire Hold Down - Clam Shell Modification |
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I decided to properly secure my new 15" spare tire to the clam shell so it didn't bounce around.
Parts: I got all this at Ace Hardware
3" 3/8 Stainless Carriage Bolt
Nutt, lock washer, fender washer
3/8 T Handle
Porsche 968/944 Spare Tire Plate
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150879090647?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Drilled 3/8 hole in center of clam shell. Secured the carriage bolt with 'Quick Steel' epoxy on the underside (maybe not necessary but I didn't want the bolt to turn) and the lock washer and nut on top side.
I had to trim the 3" bolt down about 1/4 inch to allow the T handle to properly fit.
_________________ 1985 Westfalia 2.5L EJ |
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RGS Paul Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2007 Posts: 663 Location: Los Alamos, NM
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Nice! _________________ '87 Syncro 7-Pass. Adventure Touring Vehicle
"Simplicate, then add lightness." Colin Chapman |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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scottjk Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 485 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:55 am Post subject: Tire |
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205/65/15 Hakka C _________________ 1985 Westfalia 2.5L EJ |
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6243 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Perfect fit, but I've never heard of anyone's tire bouncing around in there. The clamshell holds it in pretty tight when bolted closed. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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scottjk Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2006 Posts: 485 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:58 am Post subject: Clam Shell |
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It only holds it tight if you have the original metal retainers installed. With a fully inflated 205/65/15 I had to remove the supports (replaced by bolts and nylon lock nuts) leaving a gap for the tire to move around. After replacing my front radiator hose with Van Cafe's $170 silicone jobbies I wanted to reduce potential damage. Also, the main point of contact of the unsecured tire is the streering U joint. _________________ 1985 Westfalia 2.5L EJ |
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