Spare tire carrier alignment

[zed]

It seems that the spare tire carrier on my Patrol is not correctly engaging the “lock” pin (item 33 on diagram).

Is there a bushing or other method to adjust the pivot of the carrier to provide better alignment?
Thanks,
Keith

[Coyote Patrol]

Hi keith, first make sure that the pin #5 isnt worn. Also the plates #16 #20 make sure the holes are not elongated where the pin goes and also the holes in the carrier itself. If that looks ok plate #20 can be loosened and moved a bit. The catch pin can also be loosened and adjusted. Now these adjustments are minimal on both of these, but maybe between the two there will be enough. The mounting holes in plate #20 can be elongated to get more adjustment out of it, but if everything is tight and correct the stock adjustments should be enough.

[zed]

Thanks.

[RiverPatrol]

Along with everything that Ron said, make sure that washer #24 is in place. You can even go with a thicker or additional washers here. That will server to cock the carrier up a little. I use that trick on the door hinges, too.