Spare Tire Hold Down - Clam Shell Modification

scottjk

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.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

_________________
1985 Westfalia 2.5L EJ

RGS Paul · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:44 am Post subject:

Nice!
_________________
'87 Syncro 7-Pass. Adventure Touring Vehicle
"Simplicate, then add lightness." Colin Chapman

Jake de Villiers · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:56 am Post subject:

Very nice. Wink

What size is your wheel and tire?
_________________
'84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
@jakedevilliersmusic1
http://sites.google.com/site/subyjake/mydixiedarlin%27
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
www.thebassspa.com

scottjk · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:55 am Post subject: Tire

205/65/15 Hakka C
_________________
1985 Westfalia 2.5L EJ

PDXWesty · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:02 am Post subject:

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

scottjk · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:58 am Post subject: Clam Shell

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


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

	Forum Index -> Vanagon	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time
Page 1 of 1