Quote:
Originally Posted by Htfiremedic
I got home from a trip and was loosening the low point drains. I noticed that when I bumped the spare tire, it was loose.
I know that before the trip, it was not loose. Is there a way to secure the tire and lock the mechanism?
|
Drill the bolt and insert a hair pin cotter - same thing that secures the pins for a fifth wheel. That will keep the nut from coming off. Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, maybe even your local auto parts or hardware store will all have them. It may still loosen up periodically so it's checking between trips, but you won't loose the nut, wheel, and tire.
Or add a split lock washer and a second nut.
__________________
'11 Cougar 326MKS loaded with mods
'12 Ford F250 SuperCab 6.7 PowerStroke Diesel
Amateur Radio: KD2IAT (146.520)
GMRS: WQPG808 (462.675 TPL 141.3)