I took some black pvc pipe, large washers for each side of the pipe& longer
bolts. Just cut the pipe to fit with the washers on both side and install
between the body and the rubber and you have it.

"Eric" <gymrat@***.net> wrote in message
news:1%yZa.325054$o86.53617@news1.central.***.net. ..
> Well, I finally went and bought a full size spare (that matches, no
less!).
> Actually, I bought a replacement rim/tire for the one that I bent on the
> trail.. oops. I threw the bent one on the back as a spare since it still
> rides nicely. After all, it'll only be a spare and not for long trips.
>
> Anyhow, I have 31"s, and it doesn't sit the same on the mount. It fits
just
> fine, but the 4 rubber stops that keep the tire from moving on the mount
> don't touch the tire anywhere. I didn't notice this until I shut the
> tailgate and the tire did a little dance for me. I've heard various
people
> with differenct solutions. What do you suggest?? I had thought about
> buying washers to move the bumpers out an inch or two, but would like to
> hear everyone's thoughts on the matter.
>
> The more ideas, the better!! Thanks guys!
>
> Eric
> 99 TJ SE
>
>