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NOTE: These instructions for mounting back of cab

tire carriers are intended to be a general guide to help

the installer. Because of the large number of possible

mounting conﬁgurations, the installer is responsible

for the installation design and for providing adequate

clearance around the tire carrier (i.e. tire clearance,

trailer clearance, etc.)

This product may not ﬁt all truck models or types of

cabs. Check truck manufacturer for speciﬁcations.

Modifications to the carrier may be required. Any

modiﬁcations are at the discretion, responsibility and

risk of the installer.

Back of Cab Tire Carrier

Installation Instructions

1. Position the tire carrier on the frame rails behind the truck

cab. Make sure there is adequate clearance for the tire and

handling equipment. Try to keep the tire carrier centered

over the frame rails.

2. Locate the mounting brackets on the frame and tire car-

rier. Spot any existing holes in the frame on the mounting

bracket. Remove the mounting bracket and drill clearance

holes in it for suitable hardware (minimum of two 1/2” Grade

8 bolts per bracket is recommended) If no existing holes in

the frame are useable, some will have to be drilled.

NOTE: Mounting brack-

ets and hardware are not

supplied. Mounting brack-

ets may be fabricated

from suitable size angel or

plate steel.

(1/4” minimum thickness

is recommended) or use

Fleet Engineers’ Universal

Mounting Adapter

(2 required, part

number 033-00374)

3. Fasten the mounting brackets to the truck frame. Now mark

the mounting brackets position on the tire carrier.

Installation Sheet #INS-01018

NOTE: Be sure to follow

truck manufacturers rec-

ommended procedures

for drilling any required

holes in frame.

4. Fasten the mounting brackets to the tire carrier by welding or

drilling holes and bolting. (Minimum of two 1/2” Grade 8 Bolts

per bracket is recommended)

5. Torque all bolts to recommended speciﬁcations.

NOTE: the tire carrier may be mounted on top of a safety

service deck, but the tire carrier mounting brackets must be

fastened to the truck frame.

Installation Sheet # INS-01018 • 2001 • Rev. B 12/06

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NOTE: These instructions for mounting back of cab tire carriers are intended to be a general guide to help the installer. Because of the large number of possible mounting configurations, the installer is responsible for the installation design and for providing adequate clearance around the tire carrier (i.e. tire clearance, trailer clearance, etc.) Back of Cab Tire Carrier Installation Instructions Installation Sheet #INS-01018 1. Position the tire carrier on the frame rails behind the truck cab.