Guess I never posted my tire carrier build here. So here it is.
I bolted this piece to all the spots the tailgate attached

Also had to tie it into my roll bar so it was stiff enough to carry the tire, don't have any pics of that. But here's how it ended up

And the stance/side shot

Also got new tires somewhere along the way, same tire. Also trimmed front and rear fenders so they don't rub at all. Need to tab the rear of my bed to my bumper though because it flops around like a wet noodle.


Finally i blew a headgasket not to long ago so I got that replaced along with decking my head, new timing chain with steel guide, timing chain cover (was almost completely worn through), rv cam, and a k&n stock replacement air filter. Runs way better and stronger now! I think that's all caught up for now.

 

Duuuude badddd assss!! A few good carnage pics, too. Makes me cringe. Beautiful rig man.

 

Thank you much man!