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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-03-2016, 12:48 AM

It does appear the screws for the top are the same as that for the spring for the jack handle behind the door (5/16" x 3/4"). Might be shorter however. Just received a carrier and the top holes are 3/8". So unless I'm mistaken that calls for a 5/16" thread.

That's my report.

08-03-2016, 12:48 AM	#56
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,157	Re: Anyone have this original in-bed spare tire carrier mounted? It does appear the screws for the top are the same as that for the spring for the jack handle behind the door (5/16" x 3/4"). Might be shorter however. Just received a carrier and the top holes are 3/8". So unless I'm mistaken that calls for a 5/16" thread. That's my report. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring the truck from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details, OEM identifications & part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images of assm., illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025