Swingaway Tether prevents quarter panel damage if the tire carrier is unlatched while driving, but doesn't interfere with the t/g. The spare also acts as a counterbalance to slow the t/g if it gets dropped. The snap hooks make it easy to disconnect if needed, but this length & these attachment points allow the t/g to work without removing the tether. I used vinyl-coated 3/32" cable so it wouldn't abrade the truck or make noise.
In conjunction with a brace in the body, it almost eliminates quarter panel damage from the swingaway.
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![tether.jpg Swingaway Tether prevents quarter panel damage if the tire carrier is unlatched while driving, but doesn't interfere with the t/g. The spare also acts as a counterbalance to slow the t/g if it gets dropped. The snap hooks make it easy to disconnect if needed, but this length & these attachment points allow the t/g to work without removing the tether. I used vinyl-coated 3/32" cable so it wouldn't abrade the truck or make noise.
In conjunction with a brace in the body, it almost eliminates quarter panel damage from the swingaway.
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