'83 Spare Tire Mount

[ledzilla]

Ok, so I want to get my spare tire out of the cargo area and put it back on the carrier. However, it's missing a lot of hardware such as the piece that holds the weight of the tires, that piece's hardware, release handle spring, etc. I haven't had much luck in finding a lot of these pieces, or diagrams pointing out part names/numbers. I have, however, seen a few listings here and there for possibly complete carriers. So, is it possible to find these missing parts, or am I better off finding a listing for a complete carrier and just swapping it all out?

 

[miesk5]

Yo ledzilla,
FYI, suggest you grab one from a yard;
here are the full range of our Big Broncos' external carriers

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●Swing-Away, Type 1 (78-86); "...Brackets have sharply angled straight corners to match the older body. 87-96 have smoother curves..." by Steve

Swingaway Spare Tire Carrier Types '78-96
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

Specific year ranges are approximate.

FOTZ-1432-A Carrier frame
EOTZ-1478-A Hinge, upper '80-86
EOTZ-1479-A Hinge, lower '80-86
EOTZ-1A398-A Latch
FOTZ-1A429-A Spare support
F1TZ-1A401-A Reinforcement plate, strike
F4TZ-9845026-AAC EB tire cover
N803515-S (A1-65-A) Swing Pin Bushing C5TZ-2461-A
NOT SHOWN
Rubber Bumper for 1469 Type 3

Types 2 & 3 require a locking lug & key (386) as shown here:


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TSB 90-07-13
Publication Date: March 28, 1990
LIGHT TRUCK: 1990 BRONCO

ISSUE: High latching and operating efforts of the swing-away spare tire carrier may be caused by a lack of lubrication on the latch and striker assemblies.

ACTION: Lubricate the swing-away spare tire carrier latch and striker assemblies. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Make sure the spare tire carrier is latched. Both the primary and secondary latches must be engaged.
2. Spray multi-purpose grease (D7AZ-19584-AA) onto the latch mechanism located on the vertical bar of the swing-away carrier.
3. Make sure the tailgate striker is in the full up position and square. Do not allow striker misalignment.
4. Close the carrier.
* Both the primary and secondary positions must be latched.
* If the carrier does not latch, re-adjust the tailgate striker as required.
5. Lubricate the roll pin on the striker and the portion of the striker which engages the rubber sleeve on the carrier.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
D7AZ-19584-AA Multi-Purpose Grease

 

[miesk5]

Yo,
A yard that uses Hollander Interchange can search other yards and have it shipped including some Canadian yards.

Just did this yard search:

 

[ledzilla]

Thanks for the info! And I can see you grabbed those screens from car-part.com. I've used that before (my company has even worked with them on projects in the past, too). For whatever reason I hadn't even considered them for this. I'll just see what I can grab in terms of a complete carrier, then.

What about the J-bolt or locking plate? Where can those be found? Supposing, that is, that they aren't included with a carrier. Also, I figure if I can't find the plate that holds the nut against the wheel, I can just see about fabbing something, or making a 3D print.

 

[miesk5]

Yo L e d,
See some carrier parts cost at https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=ford+bronco+spare+tire+carrier&Brand=&_dcat=33746

The plate can be rigged up, however the J bar is very hard to find. I see the part number as 3rr189-5 and my Google search doesn't list a source.

Also the carrier's bushing isn't shown on Ford's parts list below, but I found a very cheap one at McMaster Carr


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[miesk5]

Yo L e d,
See some carrier parts cost at https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=ford+bronco+spare+tire+carrier&Brand=&_dcat=33746
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The plate, as you know can be made or possibly found, however a J Bar source doesn't appear in Google search, for 1983 Bronco external tire carrier j bar part number 3rr189-5.


View attachment 31046

 

[ledzilla]

Oddly enough I was able to find what appear to be brand new OEM plates for sale:

D5UZ-1424-B - Genuine Ford Plate - Spare Wheel Carrier Anchor

Ford parts #D5UZ1424B, $11.61 online at FordPartsGiant.com. Wholesale-priced and fast-delivered Ford parts Plate - Spare Wheel Carrier Anchor.

www.fordpartsgiant.com

The page doesn't have a photo, just one of those terrible drawings with low amounts of detail. The fitment listing appears good, though.

 

[ledzilla]

Also looks like Jeff's Bronco Graveyard has new bushings:

Tire Rack Striker Sleeve Bushing, 78-86-Broncograveyard.com

This is the piece with the bolt that the latch catches.br

shop.broncograveyard.com

And it seems like LMC Truck has some stuff, too. Not sure hy I hadn't noticed before.

J-bolt:

Spare Tire Carrier Components - Swing Away

Shop from thousands of parts and accessories to help you restore, maintain, and customize your Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge or Ford truck or SUV. Keep 'em on the road with the right part, right price, right now.

www.lmctruck.com

Plate and wing nut:

Spare Tire Carrier Components - Bed Mounted

Shop from thousands of parts and accessories to help you restore, maintain, and customize your Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge or Ford truck or SUV. Keep 'em on the road with the right part, right price, right now.

www.lmctruck.com

 

[ledzilla]

And I just stumbled onto this:

https://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-drake-spare-tire-retainer-plate-with-wing-nut-and-bracket-stainless-steel-bronco-1966-1977/p/HW3314/

So far it's the only thing I've found that allows the spare to be locked, but it's for '66-'77 Broncos so I'm not sure it would actually fit. The notch in the plate suggests that it should slide along the tire support plate, so long as the bolt hole is for a 1/2" bolt.

 

[ledzilla]

So, I just found this for sale:

1978-1989 Ford Bronco Outside Tire Rack Tire Mounting Kit - Broncograveyard.com

shop.broncograveyard.com

Has the j-bolt, retainer plate, and locking wind nut. Wish I would have seen this sooner. I could have saved some time and effort working on my 3D printed retainer plate.

 

[ablediver]

Ok, so I want to get my spare tire out of the cargo area and put it back on the carrier. However, it's missing a lot of hardware such as the piece that holds the weight of the tires, that piece's hardware, release handle spring, etc. I haven't had much luck in finding a lot of these pieces, or diagrams pointing out part names/numbers. I have, however, seen a few listings here and there for possibly complete carriers. So, is it possible to find these missing parts, or am I better off finding a listing for a complete carrier and just swapping it all out?

Ledzilla,

You can find sub-assemblies from LMC or National Parts Depot (NPD). You may even want to contact Jeff's Bronco Graveyard. As far as a complete spare tire carrier assembly goes, if you can find one in good shape from a salvage, go for it. It is easier to replace it than you might think, it just bolts in. The weak links are 1.) the release handle >> later (92-96) versions seem to be made out of lighter steel that's easier to corrode and perforate. Earlier versions (87-91) are heftier. 2.) the release catch mechanism has a tendency to show a "false-positive latch". Trust me, that first left turn can take down some jaywalkers (LOL).
Either way, keep that latch mechanism well-lubed with white lithium grease and it'll pay you back with ease of operation.

Ablediver out