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spare tire broke away from factory location

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Repairs & Maintenance' started by popitup84, May 6, 2013.

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    popitup84

    popitup84 New Member

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    1995 coleman destiny royale here....i was trying to break the nuts toose to remove the spare tire and the tiny spot welds that the factory used broke off. now i have a void in the front plastic where the spare was mounted....i have access to a welder...but how hard is it to remove the front shell and put it back on? i've got a trip planned in a few weeks and i worry that when the pup is down water will get into the two square holes in the plastic and do some damage.....anyone have this experience?
     
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    rd3

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    can you post a picture?
     
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    popitup84

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    i can't...home computer problems...been posting from work...i'll see what i can do in a day or so
     
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    Raycfe

    Raycfe Waterford Ct.

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    On a 95 the panel maybe held on with rivits going across the top (trim for bunk) and the bottom lip.They maybe 1/4" and are hard to get, and install.
     
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    popitup84

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    i bought a spare tire cariier from harbor freight....prolly just gonna cover the holes and mount the tire holder elsewhere....i've heard a lot about these 1/4" rivets being so hard to get a hold of!! i'm going to check our free access crib at work...just 1/4" rivets or is something else special about them?
     

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