Loads of fun installing goose hitch rails. Do yourself a favor and remove spare from the start...Forget the 'I'm smarter than that approach' because although you/I can get it done, I didn't figure out anyway to torque the nuts without removing the spare...Unfortunately, Curt's spacers DO NOT completely make up space between ridges formed in bed, I added 5/8 inch washers under spacers. (same washers used for installing the frame brackets, bought at TSC) Also, get eight to begin with, you need to use spacers and 4 more washers UNDER the bed. It's a fun install, no kidding...A full truck lift so you can stand would be a tremendous help...I did mine on a creeper and directly on the shop floor...
Another note; I had a vibration at 70 mph, I felt like it was the right rear tire, since I removed the spare, (steel rims have matching spare...) I decided to go ahead and exchange right rear tire with spare, problem solved, I'll take that tire and wheel and have balanced again, if it happens to be out of round I'll go see the dealer...(Goodyear sucks, imho...) I'll put Michelins on when I feel like spending the money, probably the ATX 2... Attending to my lady, will get under goose tomorrow...
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