Just a thought...
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Just a thought...
It seems to me that nearly every Surf overseas has the rear tire carrier option. Personally, I don't think the bodies/structure could possibly differ too significantly from US 3rd gen Runners. Wouldn't it be possible to attach an OEM tire carrier from a Surf to a 3rd Gen? Can't this be done in a 2nd gen by purchasing a mounting plate and welding it in? Anybody looked into this?
Just me thinking out loud!
Just me thinking out loud!
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^ 3rd gen runner did not come w/ a carrier, but 3rd Gen SURFs DID come w/ a rear tire carrier... I have no idea about the reinforcement. Do some research and see if there's a kit available for the surf to add it. If it's a factory option, then I'd say that it has reinforcements. If it's a dealer or aftermarket option, then it's more than likely a bolt-on addition.
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^ 3rd gen runner did not come w/ a carrier, but 3rd Gen SURFs DID come w/ a rear tire carrier... I have no idea about the reinforcement. Do some research and see if there's a kit available for the surf to add it. If it's a factory option, then I'd say that it has reinforcements. If it's a dealer or aftermarket option, then it's more than likely a bolt-on addition.
You're better off going to a local 4x4 shop or welding outfit, and having them make a custom tire carrier, or going aftermarket of some sort.
BTW, the Tailgates on Surfs w/ tailgagte mounted spares are different from non gate mounted spare vehicles...the license plate has to be moved, as do the lights etc...its juas a pain in the ass, and not really worth it IMHO
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I was cruising a UK Surf site and there were talks about this very mod. Seems like a hadfull of people have done it. I shot out a couple emails for details..Yes, it may be a huge PITA..but I wanna know exaclty..I'm curious like that.
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