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- 2012 F150 4x4
This is simple simple simple- The spare tire bracket has a bent down portion in the front- Simply bend it forward and up.
The edges are curved up in the bend for strength- flatten the edges down in the bend, shown circled in the pictures. With these edges flattened down, the bracket will bend forward and upward fairly easily. A pipe wrench or crescent wrench works well.
The spare will just clear the shocks and diff, but it will fit, even with a under the bumper frame hitch. A behind the bumper hitch such as my draw tite that I have now, this will allow a full size spare.
Have a look at the pictures, ask questions if you need to- feel free.
The edges are curved up in the bend for strength- flatten the edges down in the bend, shown circled in the pictures. With these edges flattened down, the bracket will bend forward and upward fairly easily. A pipe wrench or crescent wrench works well.
The spare will just clear the shocks and diff, but it will fit, even with a under the bumper frame hitch. A behind the bumper hitch such as my draw tite that I have now, this will allow a full size spare.
Have a look at the pictures, ask questions if you need to- feel free.