removing spare tire Gate
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BigDawg99
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removing spare tire Gate
I have the 07 Hummer H2 and i want to remove that spare tire Gate..i wont be using that Kit that they have for sale on some sites..There is a wire going from the bumper grommet to the Licence plate Light...What do you guys do with the Wire....
When People are Running out of a Burning Building..I am usually the one Running In...
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dwaxman1
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
you will need to rewire that into the replacement light, where do you plan on mounting your license plate?
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Monkey39
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
[quote name='BigDawg99' timestamp='1308279543' post='28298']
I have the 07 Hummer H2 and i want to remove that spare tire Gate..i wont be using that Kit that they have for sale on some sites..There is a wire going from the bumper grommet to the Licence plate Light...What do you guys do with the Wire....
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I just did this last month ...
Un bolting everything is pretty straight forward.... I this cut the power wire for the light and pushed it back thru the grommet in the bummer then I ran the wire which already has a rubber coating on it.. up to the top of the hatch on the outside i cut a small hole into the grommet at the top and poked the wire thru and I sealed it back up with a silicone (rtv whatever you want that will work ) this is as wire as the wire will reach I then added the same guage wire on about 5-6 feet ... the hatch door panel come off really easy .. I drilled a small hole where the plate late is and bought a led light from walmart which had 3m double sided tape on it ... ran the wire thru the hatch wired it up sealed the hole for the light screwed the plate into the plastic and done ... after I sold the tire/rim and carrier i was UP $290 bucks ... FYi if you go to sell the carrier post it for $400 or so ... I had mine at $300 and had people from florida wanting it
I have the 07 Hummer H2 and i want to remove that spare tire Gate..i wont be using that Kit that they have for sale on some sites..There is a wire going from the bumper grommet to the Licence plate Light...What do you guys do with the Wire....
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I just did this last month ...
Un bolting everything is pretty straight forward.... I this cut the power wire for the light and pushed it back thru the grommet in the bummer then I ran the wire which already has a rubber coating on it.. up to the top of the hatch on the outside i cut a small hole into the grommet at the top and poked the wire thru and I sealed it back up with a silicone (rtv whatever you want that will work ) this is as wire as the wire will reach I then added the same guage wire on about 5-6 feet ... the hatch door panel come off really easy .. I drilled a small hole where the plate late is and bought a led light from walmart which had 3m double sided tape on it ... ran the wire thru the hatch wired it up sealed the hole for the light screwed the plate into the plastic and done ... after I sold the tire/rim and carrier i was UP $290 bucks ... FYi if you go to sell the carrier post it for $400 or so ... I had mine at $300 and had people from florida wanting it
2006 Burgundy H2
35" Duratracs on Mammoth 18's
Pioneer Double din
2- Massive RW 12's
Blacked out running/marker lights
Spare Tire carrier delete
Located on Vancouver Island,BC
35" Duratracs on Mammoth 18's
Pioneer Double din
2- Massive RW 12's
Blacked out running/marker lights
Spare Tire carrier delete
Located on Vancouver Island,BC
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dwaxman1
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
[quote name='Monkey39' timestamp='1308340304' post='28303']
I just did this last month ...
Un bolting everything is pretty straight forward.... I this cut the power wire for the light and pushed it back thru the grommet in the bummer then I ran the wire which already has a rubber coating on it.. up to the top of the hatch on the outside i cut a small hole into the grommet at the top and poked the wire thru and I sealed it back up with a silicone (rtv whatever you want that will work ) this is as wire as the wire will reach I then added the same guage wire on about 5-6 feet ... the hatch door panel come off really easy .. I drilled a small hole where the plate late is and bought a led light from walmart which had 3m double sided tape on it ... ran the wire thru the hatch wired it up sealed the hole for the light screwed the plate into the plastic and done ... after I sold the tire/rim and carrier i was UP $290 bucks ... FYi if you go to sell the carrier post it for $400 or so ... I had mine at $300 and had people from florida wanting it
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everyone wants them, even H1 owners...
I just did this last month ...
Un bolting everything is pretty straight forward.... I this cut the power wire for the light and pushed it back thru the grommet in the bummer then I ran the wire which already has a rubber coating on it.. up to the top of the hatch on the outside i cut a small hole into the grommet at the top and poked the wire thru and I sealed it back up with a silicone (rtv whatever you want that will work ) this is as wire as the wire will reach I then added the same guage wire on about 5-6 feet ... the hatch door panel come off really easy .. I drilled a small hole where the plate late is and bought a led light from walmart which had 3m double sided tape on it ... ran the wire thru the hatch wired it up sealed the hole for the light screwed the plate into the plastic and done ... after I sold the tire/rim and carrier i was UP $290 bucks ... FYi if you go to sell the carrier post it for $400 or so ... I had mine at $300 and had people from florida wanting it
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everyone wants them, even H1 owners...
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Monkey39
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
[quote name='Monkey39' timestamp='1308340304' post='28303']
I just did this last month ...
Un bolting everything is pretty straight forward.... I this cut the power wire for the light and pushed it back thru the grommet in the bummer then I ran the wire which already has a rubber coating on it.. up to the top of the hatch on the outside i cut a small hole into the grommet at the top and poked the wire thru and I sealed it back up with a silicone (rtv whatever you want that will work ) this is as wire as the wire will reach I then added the same guage wire on about 5-6 feet ... the hatch door panel come off really easy .. I drilled a small hole where the plate late is and bought a led light from walmart which had 3m double sided tape on it ... ran the wire thru the hatch wired it up sealed the hole for the light screwed the plate into the plastic and done ... after I sold the tire/rim and carrier i was UP $290 bucks ... FYi if you go to sell the carrier post it for $400 or so ... I had mine at $300 and had people from florida wanting it
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some pics ....
I just did this last month ...
Un bolting everything is pretty straight forward.... I this cut the power wire for the light and pushed it back thru the grommet in the bummer then I ran the wire which already has a rubber coating on it.. up to the top of the hatch on the outside i cut a small hole into the grommet at the top and poked the wire thru and I sealed it back up with a silicone (rtv whatever you want that will work ) this is as wire as the wire will reach I then added the same guage wire on about 5-6 feet ... the hatch door panel come off really easy .. I drilled a small hole where the plate late is and bought a led light from walmart which had 3m double sided tape on it ... ran the wire thru the hatch wired it up sealed the hole for the light screwed the plate into the plastic and done ... after I sold the tire/rim and carrier i was UP $290 bucks ... FYi if you go to sell the carrier post it for $400 or so ... I had mine at $300 and had people from florida wanting it
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some pics ....
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2006 Burgundy H2
35" Duratracs on Mammoth 18's
Pioneer Double din
2- Massive RW 12's
Blacked out running/marker lights
Spare Tire carrier delete
Located on Vancouver Island,BC
35" Duratracs on Mammoth 18's
Pioneer Double din
2- Massive RW 12's
Blacked out running/marker lights
Spare Tire carrier delete
Located on Vancouver Island,BC
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dwaxman1
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Monkey39
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
[quote name='dwaxman1' timestamp='1308354910' post='28307']
what did you install for lights?
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its just a cheapy L.E.D strip light from walmart its flexible and you can cut it to length I think it cost $15
what did you install for lights?
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its just a cheapy L.E.D strip light from walmart its flexible and you can cut it to length I think it cost $15
2006 Burgundy H2
35" Duratracs on Mammoth 18's
Pioneer Double din
2- Massive RW 12's
Blacked out running/marker lights
Spare Tire carrier delete
Located on Vancouver Island,BC
35" Duratracs on Mammoth 18's
Pioneer Double din
2- Massive RW 12's
Blacked out running/marker lights
Spare Tire carrier delete
Located on Vancouver Island,BC
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BigDawg99
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
thanks for the reply..I also mounted mine in the same place as you have yours..i dont have the light going to it yet..will get that done soon..
When People are Running out of a Burning Building..I am usually the one Running In...
Im a Volunteer Fire Fighter
Im a Volunteer Fire Fighter
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dwaxman1
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Re: removing spare tire Gate
cool because I had swapped out that section on my truck, too much chrome on my factory piece, and I put in the all black cover from a rear tire carrier mounted one. with out lights I used a couple of small one LED bulb lights to brighten it a bit but I like your set up better, well done!!
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