I’m currently working on V3, trying to improve to sell.
New ones are carbon fibre and a titanium backing plate for the nutserts
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/oem-swing-out-tire-carrier-install.1288147/
This part replicates the factory installed piece not present in NA 80 .
With a understanding of bearing strength and load distribution a riv-nut will not hold a 50-65lb tire on a 40” arm when the swingout is open and not cause damage to the sheet metal.
A small deflection caused by the metal...
You folks in the USA are very fortunate in having a large number of dealerships.
There are two Toyota dealerships in my city. Owned by the same family and they truly suck and gouge like crazy.
There use to be one woman who worked there who use to give me a discount because I was going to buy a...
If you spend time in the parts catalog it’s not difficult to figure out. I use a parts provider as the local dealers are near twice the price and as stated by others it’s hard to find smart parts people.
I research and provide the correct p/n’s. Always get the correct part. Been doing it for...