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Originally Posted by sick472
And, I have always thought the spare tire should have the valve stem where it is accessible so that tire pressure can be checked and topped off without having to drop the tire. Most cases, that means facing down. Surely the General did not design it such to force it to be upward and inaccessible...IDK.
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I completely agree with this. However, the 80-something Dodge truck spare carrier bracket that I'm using forced me to carry the stem pointed upward. I can't remember the orientation of the other old trucks that I once had.
As for tightness, I crank that sucker down and compress the sidewalls some.
BC10, the little 'flag' that you turn to tighten the carrier is easily accessible on mine. I carry a short length of scrap round bar that fits in that hole, then spin it loose/tight. It's about the size of a 12" ratchet extension.