Spare wheel carrier rusted bolts

[jonathan milne]

Hi anyone else had problems releasing bolts on spare wheel carrier. Mine were sized solid and the retaining part came away leaving the bolts to rotate ie couldn't remove and had to cut through bolts. Not much fun at side of road .
Anyone replaced the bolts etc ?

 

[Dellmassive]

I've had to use wd40 numerous times to free the bolt up.

So far the bolts held and I've not busted the retaining nut.

Got any pics of yours?

Are we saying you need a new nut welded on?

 

[jonathan milne]

Yes retaing nut came away there is not much to them

 

[Shaun Witts]

An often neglected item that should be checked every service - is the spare wheel in good nick, and can it be removed easily. But I’ve never known a dealer do that.

 

[julian Williams]

Hi anyone else had problems releasing bolts on spare wheel carrier. Mine were sized solid and the retaining part came away leaving the bolts to rotate ie couldn't remove and had to cut through bolts. Not much fun at side of road .
Anyone replaced the bolts etc ?

This has happened to me. Can i ask how you resolved it. Did you get someone to weld a new nut to the top of the frame or but a kit to do a fix yourself

 

[Lubrown]

Making a mental note to go and spray some penetrating oil on there tomorrow. Have never tried to open mine in the 30months since purchase.
Hope you get it easily sorted.