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  • Jack C.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • September 30, 1992
    • 1090

    1972 Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size

    I'm getting ready to remove the spare tire carrier to freshen it up a bit. What is the trick to getting the two front bolts off since it does not have a conventional bolt head. Thanks!
    Jack Corso
    1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
    Top Flight 1994, 2018 & 2021
  • Michael G.
    Very Frequent User
    • March 2, 2008
    • 485

    #2
    Re: 1972 Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size

    The round heads should have 2 squared edges that would allow an open end wrench to fit.

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    • Jack C.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • September 30, 1992
      • 1090

      #3
      Re: 1972 Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size

      Thanks. I did see that, I was just wonder if there were an alternative to an open end.
      Jack Corso
      1972 Elkhart Green LT-1 Coupe 43,200 miles
      Top Flight 1994, 2018 & 2021

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      • Michael G.
        Very Frequent User
        • March 2, 2008
        • 485

        #4
        Re: 1972 Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size

        I find a large adjustable wrench will put more contact surface on bolts.

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        • Harmon C.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • August 31, 1994
          • 3228

          #5
          Re: 1972 Spare Tire Carrier Bolt Size

          Lots of times if you try to loosen the jam nut the whole bolt will turn.
          Lyle

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