I have been wanting a cheap way to safeguard my spare tire. With all of the stolen spare stories I felt I should at least make an attempt to make it a little harder for someone to make off with mine.
I may have to lay on the ground to unlock it but that's better than not having the tire when you need it.
Anyway, all you need is a long reach receiver lock and to drill out the top member where the existing hole is as seen in the pic. You need to make the new hole at least 3/4" to allow the pin to enter at an angle from the top due to its length. You will also need a 5/8" shaft collar to keep the pin from pushing up when you try to lock it. I used a collar on the top of the pin to get the length just right as well. You will probably want a lock with the rubber cap to help keep dirt out of it or just use gorilla tape over the key hole. A good time to check the tire pressure as well...
R,
HAP
I may have to lay on the ground to unlock it but that's better than not having the tire when you need it.
Anyway, all you need is a long reach receiver lock and to drill out the top member where the existing hole is as seen in the pic. You need to make the new hole at least 3/4" to allow the pin to enter at an angle from the top due to its length. You will also need a 5/8" shaft collar to keep the pin from pushing up when you try to lock it. I used a collar on the top of the pin to get the length just right as well. You will probably want a lock with the rubber cap to help keep dirt out of it or just use gorilla tape over the key hole. A good time to check the tire pressure as well...
R,
HAP