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Start by tacking the clamp bracket to the upright making sure to check for square. Tack the two base gussets to the clamp bracket and upright. Place the gussets so that they cross the plane of the upright and the clamp bracket. See pic 19

The top parts of the tire carrier should be clamped in place and double checked before welding. Place the top cap on top of the upright then the 2” square tube. Insert the two ½” bolts through the holes of the grabber plates, separate and place on top of the square tube mocking up the top of the holder with all parts in position. Clamp in place and tack. See Pic 20

Tack the tire clover and antenna mount (optional) to the square tube. Press wheel studs into the clover and tack weld them in. Check the fit of all of the parts then finish weld. See pic 21