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Old 08-20-2011, 12:02 PM   #1
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front x braces on my 32 bhok-6

I recently looked into putting the front x bracing on my front stabilizers on my 5er but it appears that I cannot .
my spare tire is located in my front storage locker and the mount bulges below the unit and would interfere with the front x bracing .
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Old 08-21-2011, 10:55 AM   #2
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30 views and not one tip ? oh boy i am in trouble.
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Old 08-21-2011, 11:15 AM   #3
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Old 08-21-2011, 12:53 PM   #4
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I beleive your only option will be to relocate your spare tire. The moon pan can then be removed and the hole covered with a thin piece of sheet metal. The other option would be to locate the spare tire and pan to the center if this give you enough clearence. The eaisest would be to locate your spare tire to the rear with a standard bumper carrier.

Just some thoughts.
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Old 08-21-2011, 01:36 PM   #5
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do you suppose i could use "quick" pins on the ends where they mount to the stabilizers and install and remove them each use ?
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Old 08-22-2011, 07:46 PM   #6
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I'm not that familiar with the after market product to agree or disagree.

Sorry.
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Old 08-22-2011, 08:05 PM   #7
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I recently looked into putting the front x bracing on my front stabilizers on my 5er but it appears that I cannot .
my spare tire is located in my front storage locker and the mount bulges below the unit and would interfere with the front x bracing .
Any one run into this or have any solutions ?[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH]
This might fit
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Old 08-22-2011, 08:06 PM   #8
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thanks i am checking into those .
any one have an opinion on the steady fast setup ?
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Old 08-22-2011, 08:18 PM   #9
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Takes about an hour to install. they should work with your spare.
Once they're on they are easy to use. Go to the steadyfast web site and watch the video. www.steadyfast.com They also have install manuals there so you can get a heads up while you wait for them to arrive.
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