Spare tire mount reinforcement kit now available from Ford Performance Parts

[Dipsy30]

I was hesitant as the hinges weren’t color matched but the final products looks great

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[WildOne23]

I noticed that on the exoskeleton, the middle "hole" of the hinge mounts are noted as accessory ready, and have incons for flags, cameras, or lights. Does anyone know of accessories that fit, such as a flag mount attached to the upper and lower locations?

 

[SWTstarjo]

I was hesitant as the hinges weren’t color matched but the final products looks great

Did you reuse your stock horse?

 

[Dipsy30]

Did you reuse your stock horse?

No, I figured it would get trashed with the removal and I ended up breaking off the tail removing it. I purchased a new one prior as I wanted to stay with silver instead of the black

 

[Built2Wild]

No, I figured it would get trashed with the removal and I ended up breaking off the tail removing it. I purchased a new one prior as I wanted to stay with silver instead of the black

Did you purchase Bronco emblem from the dealer? I want to keep mine as well since the Bronco is Shadow Black.

 

[Dipsy30]

Did you purchase Bronco emblem from the dealer? I want to keep mine as well since the Bronco is Shadow Black.

Picked this up on eBay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/356587725113

 

[Built2Wild]

Picked this up on eBay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/356587725113

Well it looks legit!

 

[ICEMAN1]

I guess the only question that I have is for folks aspiring for or already running 37”+ why not just run a swing gate carrier setup?

 

[Shrek27]

I guess the only question that I have is for folks aspiring for or already running 37”+ why not just run a swing gate carrier setup?

Cost mainly, and to maintain OEM bumper and looks.

 

[Kmautah]

I guess the only question that I have is for folks aspiring for or already running 37”+ why not just run a swing gate carrier setup?

it's a valid question, but mainly $ and avoiding accessory overkill (do we know how to do that on B6G??). Having a 37" spare, to get the Raptor OEM bracket and hinges for ~$270 is a no-brainer, to me at least. I haven't really researched dedicated tire swing out carriers, but they all have to have an integrated bumper I think, probably no less than $1,200 for any of those options. Seems like overkill just to support a tire. Of note, I'm not going to carry any extra stuff on the back, I have Trailrax + pak rax, so already have a method of carrying gas cans, etc.

 

[ICEMAN1]

I’m running a 38 spare and plan to carry other liquid stuff, so-I’m looking for more stout options. I know maintaining the OEM aesthetics was mentioned, but one of the 1st things I did was remove my OEM rear bumper for a high and tight version. Looking to go tubular high and tight now Open to suggestions.

 

[Built2Wild]

Using the thread chaser on my stubborn bolt hole worked fine.
I got a cheap kit off amazon:
https://a.co/d/9hFZTPG

The M8x1.25 is what I used.

Still need to put the bronco on it.

Did you use a drill or by hand?

 

[DaveInSA]

Did you use a drill or by hand?

Hand with a ratchet

 

[LevelSeven]

This will be great when I upgrade my tires.
Does anyone know where to find the smaller (Raptor) rubber bumper spacers?
It is my understanding from another post that they need to be trimmed to accommodate the width of larger tires.

 

[DaveInSA]

I noticed that on the exoskeleton, the middle "hole" of the hinge mounts are noted as accessory ready, and have incons for flags, cameras, or lights. Does anyone know of accessories that fit, such as a flag mount attached to the upper and lower locations?

https://buckleupoffroad.com/product...bronco-w-buor-braptor-spare-tire-reinforcment
This is the only thing I've seen so far. Other's that say they 'use the accessory mount' actually replace the outer bolts.

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