Wtb: Aluminess econoline van tire rack

longboardguy · 11-22-2021, 10:55 AM

I am posting this request because Santa's helper laughed in my face when I had asked for this to placed under this years holiday tree.

I am now looking and hoping to purchase a used 'bolt on' Aluminess tire carrier for my 2006 Econoline. Used is best for me because there isn't anything shiny new on the outside of the van.

Any leads would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Longboardguy

NomadQ · 11-23-2021, 11:53 AM

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/t...2-2007.229210/

longboardguy · 11-24-2021, 11:59 AM

Thanks NomadQ for the referral.

NomadQ · 11-24-2021, 11:02 PM

Sure thing. Did it work out for ya?

1der · 11-25-2021, 02:30 AM

Couple of notes on that EP post:
Confirm the bolt pattern on the tire mount is what you need. 8x170mm and 8x6.5" are different parts. The pattern is usually stamped on the back of the triangle piece. The long bolts/studs are not Aluminess, not sure what they were used for.

There should be an aluminum spacer block about 5"x 7" x 1/2" that is used to space out the passenger side bumper mount to match the Tire swing arm mount side thickness. I do not see that shown in the pictures.

Shipping this can easily exceed $100, it is a very large package. Even more if packing it up is charged.

Shift96 · 11-27-2021, 07:38 AM

$750 for a used one I'd buy new and wait

longboardguy · 11-27-2021, 09:14 AM

I passed on this one but I am still looking.

I did not confirm the stamped bolt pattern on the plate. The seller stated the mounting plate is for 5 lug wheel.
The seller stated the correct plate from Aluminess is $35 plus shipping.
I am $50 in fuel round trip to pick it up.
I did not ask about the spacer plate.

I had offered $600. but the seller didn't agree.

Thanks for the replies.

-fisher