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Chevy K5 - rear bumper with tire carrier?
K5 rear tire carrier
April 11, 2015
8:36 am
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buckallred
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Hi folks:

I need a good rear bumper/swing-out tire carrier for my K5. There are several online, but they are expensive (over $1k) and the shipping is way expensive (like $300!).

So: do you all know anyone who is willing/able to fab up a great one for similar or less money?

I really want it to be heavy and "bomb-proof" with as little sway/rattling as possible. I saw a home-fabbed one once that swayed a lot and rattled like hell - don't want that! My tires are 33s, I might go to 35s eventually. Thanks for all input!

April 11, 2015
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A couple people know shops here. They should get you some leads!

April 12, 2015
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Kevin used a guy in Loomis that he really liked. Jeff told me you might know Ryan Piggot? He has really awesome fab skillz!

Um...what?

April 12, 2015
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He's in Lincoln. I plan to go back when I'm ready with my other welding projects. He does great work at a reasonable price.

Garrett Welding & Fabrication
107 Flocchini Circle
Lincoln, CA
Ryan Garrett
916-295-2134

April 13, 2015
3:58 pm
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k-jeep said

He's in Lincoln. I plan to go back when I'm ready with my other welding projects. He does great work at a reasonable price.

Garrett Welding & Fabrication
107 Flocchini Circle
Lincoln, CA
Ryan Garrett
916-295-2134

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