Need some help removing spare tire mount
 

Gents,

I'm installing a new sub box in my spare tire area but need to remove the spare tire mount. Thus far I've tried to hammer and jimmy it out without any luck. I believe it's welded on. Has anyone every removed this piece from the spare tire area? If so your insight of how you did would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks!

Just drill the welds out but don't go thru the second layer of metal just the thickness of the mount and hit it with a hammer it will come off.

Thanks! Gonna go give it another whirl..........

That did it! I actually drilled two hole through by accident but don't believe l damaged anything.

thanks!!!!