crux

I had one of the little OEM donut spares, now I found a full sized replacement, but not quite sure how to mount it in the back of the cherokee with the OEM parts. Does anyone have photos on how to mount a full sized spare?

Dumb question I know.

bobvalli

I had a doughnut when I got my truck. When i threw the full size spare in, I used the same pin and wing nut that the pony was on, but just stuck it through the stud hole instead of the center. There was just enough room to close the hatch without it hitting.

RENIXBEAST

My 89 came with a full size spare from factory. It was bolted through the lug hole, similar to the doughnut spare.

Schatty

this site is great http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/
but heres how to fit up to a 32
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSpareWheel32inch.htm

crux

So with the full sized spare is the face of the wheel facing the wall or out towards center?

kemjeep

had same problem with my 2000 change the location of bolt that goes through the mounting bracket face the finsihed side of spair toward the window use the plastic center piece threw the center of wheel or place bolt threw lug hole if youre lucky and have new cover put on new spare before tighting down

drgnhrt1979

yea, I got a better solution... do what i did, when i upgraded to a full size spare i just strapped it to the roof... freed up more cargo space inside



before i got the basket, i was using a 2x6



and before that i was just on the roof