Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member?

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 06:40 AM

I'm pretty sure I have a stock size spare 15" tire that originally came on my Blazer (what's the stock size again?) My spare tire rubs the rear x-member. It's so bad that I had to get a tire that is near being slick. Just wondering if this is a common problem.

cpolaris502 · 02-12-2009, 11:50 AM

Tighten it up more so it doesnt move?

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 02:31 PM

It's as tight as it'll go and it's centered in the spot that it should be in.

blazerman · 02-12-2009, 02:42 PM

whats a spare tire?

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 03:29 PM

Hey, if you had a blow out in Nashville, TN on a 6 lane doing 75 mph and having to change the tire in the left emergency lane that is just a tad wider than my Blazer while vehicles are doing 70+ mph and causing the entire Blazer to shake because they come within 3 ft of it, you'd know what a spare tire is.

marcua56 · 02-12-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer

Hey, if you had a blow out in Nashville, TN on a 6 lane doing 75 mph and having to change the tire in the left emergency lane that is just a tad wider than my Blazer while vehicles are doing 70+ mph and causing the entire Blazer to shake because they come within 3 ft of it, you'd know what a spare tire is.

Im sorry but that made absolutly no sense

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 04:01 PM

I was saying that was a shitty experience and if he had that happen to him he'd know what a spare tire was. Get it?

blazerman · 02-12-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer

I was saying that was a shitty experience and if he had that happen to him he'd know what a spare tire was. Get it?

spare tires get in the way

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 04:11 PM

That's nice to hear. I really appreciate your valuable comments to this thread.

redngreedy · 02-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Aaa Ftw!

blazerman · 02-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer

That's nice to hear. I really appreciate your valuable comments to this thread.

no problemo

Nitemare · 02-12-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by redngreedy

Aaa Ftw!

i work there, aaa ftl.

redngreedy · 02-12-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nitemare

i work there, aaa ftl.

Well I haven't had to call them yet, but my hotel discounts have already paid for the membership alone.

Nitemare · 02-12-2009, 04:39 PM

haha. it's actually a great place to work too, they fund the majority of my projects.

it's really hard to be motivated to walk in there and work, but once the shift starts it goes by fast and before you know it you are out the door and

i would suggest putting the spare tire in the back hatch

Nitemare · 02-12-2009, 04:40 PM

or get a lower profile spare tire on that rim

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 04:43 PM

I don't want to put the tire on the hatch.

Yeah I know that'd fix the problem, but I've been looking for one of those compact spares that came on some of the s-series.

greencactus3 · 02-12-2009, 05:04 PM

i made a 'spacer' outta 2x4s back when i had the same issue
basically wedged the spare to one direction

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-12-2009, 05:06 PM

You used wood?

sockjock · 02-13-2009, 03:35 PM

I don't understand your problem. Is the tire contacting the rear differential or just touching the crossmember at the rear bumper. If it was rubbing at the bumper I wouldn't see that as a problem. If it was making contact with the rear diff. then that would be an issue. Both my Blazers have 235-75/15 spares under them and I've never had a problem. Even when the 95 was lowered 5" it didn't hit with the same spares.

87c10slammer · 02-13-2009, 04:47 PM

try flipping the tire over so the outside of the rim faces the ground... the side you would see if it was on your truck... i thinj it you had it backside down it will move around and rub... that is your problem correct.. its moving around under here? if not im totally lost on what your talking about... maybe take some pics to claify what is happening

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-13-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

I don't understand your problem. Is the tire contacting the rear differential or just touching the crossmember at the rear bumper. If it was rubbing at the bumper I wouldn't see that as a problem. If it was making contact with the rear diff. then that would be an issue. Both my Blazers have 235-75/15 spares under them and I've never had a problem. Even when the 95 was lowered 5" it didn't hit with the same spares.

Rubbing at the rear bumper x-member. The problem is that I'm having to run a near bald tire.

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try flipping the tire over so the outside of the rim faces the ground... the side you would see if it was on your truck... i thinj it you had it backside down it will move around and rub... that is your problem correct.. its moving around under here? if not im totally lost on what your talking about... maybe take some pics to claify what is happening

It's already like that.

87c10slammer · 02-13-2009, 05:33 PM

stock tire size is 225/75r15 for my 00 jimmy withch is probley the same as yours... i tried to take a pic so you could show me what its rubbing on but my camera batteries died from all the recent pics i took of my jimmy..lol... perhaps maybe the gearing in your tire lift is shot or the cable has a kink in it not letting it go up enough... unless your running a massive tire like i am you shouldnt have any problems... thats just my thoughts though

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-13-2009, 06:04 PM

The tire is too far towards the rear x-member, but it looks centered under the floor where it goes.

SUPER AWESOME ILLUSTRATION!

87c10slammer · 02-13-2009, 06:09 PM

i would put the normal tire on and right before you get to the point where it touches push it forward so it doesnt hit that... sure it isnt hitting an aftermarket hitch... i didnt see anything under my truck that it would hit back there... your guess is as good as mine at this point

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-13-2009, 06:14 PM

ok I'll try that.

I had a hitch on there before and it was hitting that BAD. So I just took it off. I really need to just go get a used tire close to the same size as my 16" tires.

87c10slammer · 02-13-2009, 06:16 PM

yeah i would see any problem getting tire to fit under ther ewithout the hitch...

sockjock · 02-13-2009, 07:53 PM

Yeah you need to help the tire into it's correct position as you jack it up the last few turns.

***sdime98*** · 02-13-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by redngreedy

Aaa Ftw!

ta-ta-ta-totally doood...

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-14-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Yeah you need to help the tire into it's correct position as you jack it up the last few turns.

Ok I'm going to try this.

Is the factory tire size 235/75/15? for a 2wd?

cpolaris502 · 02-14-2009, 12:42 AM

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-14-2009, 12:48 AM

Ok well I'm going to try and move it forward before it is all the way up and see how it goes.

87c10slammer · 02-14-2009, 03:08 AM

yeah... i have never heard of a problem that your having... a buddy of mine is luggin around a 30.8 in diameter tire on his... and he has a hitch... he said it was a pain to get in there but once he moved it forward as he was jackin it up it was fine... he has about 2 inches of clearance all the way around... i looked at it tonight cause i was thinkin about you..lol... he is the one that needed the air dam but he ordered it tonight anyways... but if your cool with the price i pmed you then ill take it still

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-14-2009, 08:08 AM

ok thanks, I'll fix that thing asap. PM sent back.

87c10slammer · 02-14-2009, 11:28 AM

not a prob man... just tryin to spread the knowledge..lol

***philntx*** · 02-14-2009, 12:05 PM

This is a 235/75x15 under a 4WD Blazer. No problems rubbing because the tire simply doesn't move. It it very snug.

You need to crank up the spare, then shift it around just before getting it to the top. It should rest on the forward crossmember, just behind the axle. See the marks.

Here's what mine looks like now:

87c10slammer · 02-14-2009, 12:11 PM

i still wanna steal your truck..lol.. but you aint got nothin to worry about im like 2000 miles away from you... hahah

ZQ8 Blazer · 02-14-2009, 03:08 PM

Thanks A LOT for the pics man. Mine is hitting that rear x-member and was squishing against the hitch so I'll fix that ASAP.

02-12-2009, 06:40 AM	#1
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? I'm pretty sure I have a stock size spare 15" tire that originally came on my Blazer (what's the stock size again?) My spare tire rubs the rear x-member. It's so bad that I had to get a tire that is near being slick. Just wondering if this is a common problem.
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02-12-2009, 11:50 AM	#2
cpolaris502 The Dreamsicle Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,054 Location: Rogers, MN User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Tighten it up more so it doesnt move?
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02-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? It's as tight as it'll go and it's centered in the spot that it should be in.
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02-12-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
blazerman Ted's emporium. Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,390 Location: usa User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? whats a spare tire?
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02-12-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Hey, if you had a blow out in Nashville, TN on a 6 lane doing 75 mph and having to change the tire in the left emergency lane that is just a tad wider than my Blazer while vehicles are doing 70+ mph and causing the entire Blazer to shake because they come within 3 ft of it, you'd know what a spare tire is.
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02-12-2009, 03:41 PM	#6
marcua56 Who needs 4x4 Age: 19 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 786 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer Hey, if you had a blow out in Nashville, TN on a 6 lane doing 75 mph and having to change the tire in the left emergency lane that is just a tad wider than my Blazer while vehicles are doing 70+ mph and causing the entire Blazer to shake because they come within 3 ft of it, you'd know what a spare tire is. Im sorry but that made absolutly no sense
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02-12-2009, 04:01 PM	#7
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? I was saying that was a shitty experience and if he had that happen to him he'd know what a spare tire was. Get it?
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02-12-2009, 04:05 PM	#8
blazerman Ted's emporium. Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,390 Location: usa User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer I was saying that was a shitty experience and if he had that happen to him he'd know what a spare tire was. Get it? spare tires get in the way
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02-12-2009, 04:11 PM	#9
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? That's nice to hear. I really appreciate your valuable comments to this thread.
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02-12-2009, 04:12 PM	#10
redngreedy Jesus Damnit Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,593 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Aaa Ftw!
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02-12-2009, 04:18 PM	#11
blazerman Ted's emporium. Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,390 Location: usa User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Originally Posted by ZQ8 Blazer That's nice to hear. I really appreciate your valuable comments to this thread. no problemo
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02-12-2009, 04:34 PM	#12
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,831 Location: pawtucket ri User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Originally Posted by redngreedy Aaa Ftw! i work there, aaa ftl.
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02-12-2009, 04:35 PM	#13
redngreedy Jesus Damnit Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,593 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Originally Posted by Nitemare i work there, aaa ftl. Well I haven't had to call them yet, but my hotel discounts have already paid for the membership alone.
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02-12-2009, 04:39 PM	#14
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,831 Location: pawtucket ri User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? haha. it's actually a great place to work too, they fund the majority of my projects. it's really hard to be motivated to walk in there and work, but once the shift starts it goes by fast and before you know it you are out the door and i would suggest putting the spare tire in the back hatch
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02-12-2009, 04:40 PM	#15
Nitemare keepin it freshhh Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,831 Location: pawtucket ri User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? or get a lower profile spare tire on that rim
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02-12-2009, 04:43 PM	#16
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? I don't want to put the tire on the hatch. Yeah I know that'd fix the problem, but I've been looking for one of those compact spares that came on some of the s-series.
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02-12-2009, 05:04 PM	#17
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,488 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? i made a 'spacer' outta 2x4s back when i had the same issue basically wedged the spare to one direction
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02-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#18
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? You used wood?
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02-13-2009, 03:35 PM	#19
sockjock Huge Ideas, Tiny Wallet Age: 44 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,211 Location: Denton, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? I don't understand your problem. Is the tire contacting the rear differential or just touching the crossmember at the rear bumper. If it was rubbing at the bumper I wouldn't see that as a problem. If it was making contact with the rear diff. then that would be an issue. Both my Blazers have 235-75/15 spares under them and I've never had a problem. Even when the 95 was lowered 5" it didn't hit with the same spares.
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02-13-2009, 04:47 PM	#20
87c10slammer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 391 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? try flipping the tire over so the outside of the rim faces the ground... the side you would see if it was on your truck... i thinj it you had it backside down it will move around and rub... that is your problem correct.. its moving around under here? if not im totally lost on what your talking about... maybe take some pics to claify what is happening
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02-13-2009, 05:19 PM	#21
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: I don't understand your problem. Is the tire contacting the rear differential or just touching the crossmember at the rear bumper. If it was rubbing at the bumper I wouldn't see that as a problem. If it was making contact with the rear diff. then that would be an issue. Both my Blazers have 235-75/15 spares under them and I've never had a problem. Even when the 95 was lowered 5" it didn't hit with the same spares. Rubbing at the rear bumper x-member. The problem is that I'm having to run a near bald tire. Quote: try flipping the tire over so the outside of the rim faces the ground... the side you would see if it was on your truck... i thinj it you had it backside down it will move around and rub... that is your problem correct.. its moving around under here? if not im totally lost on what your talking about... maybe take some pics to claify what is happening It's already like that.
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02-13-2009, 05:33 PM	#22
87c10slammer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 391 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? stock tire size is 225/75r15 for my 00 jimmy withch is probley the same as yours... i tried to take a pic so you could show me what its rubbing on but my camera batteries died from all the recent pics i took of my jimmy..lol... perhaps maybe the gearing in your tire lift is shot or the cable has a kink in it not letting it go up enough... unless your running a massive tire like i am you shouldnt have any problems... thats just my thoughts though
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02-13-2009, 06:04 PM	#23
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? The tire is too far towards the rear x-member, but it looks centered under the floor where it goes. SUPER AWESOME ILLUSTRATION!
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02-13-2009, 06:09 PM	#24
87c10slammer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 391 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? i would put the normal tire on and right before you get to the point where it touches push it forward so it doesnt hit that... sure it isnt hitting an aftermarket hitch... i didnt see anything under my truck that it would hit back there... your guess is as good as mine at this point
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02-13-2009, 06:14 PM	#25
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? ok I'll try that. I had a hitch on there before and it was hitting that BAD. So I just took it off. I really need to just go get a used tire close to the same size as my 16" tires.
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02-13-2009, 06:16 PM	#26
87c10slammer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 391 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? yeah i would see any problem getting tire to fit under ther ewithout the hitch...
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02-13-2009, 07:53 PM	#27
sockjock Huge Ideas, Tiny Wallet Age: 44 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,211 Location: Denton, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Yeah you need to help the tire into it's correct position as you jack it up the last few turns.
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02-13-2009, 08:00 PM	#28
*sdime98* slowly, but surely. Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 49,347 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Originally Posted by redngreedy Aaa Ftw! ta-ta-ta-totally doood...
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02-14-2009, 12:08 AM	#29
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Quote: Yeah you need to help the tire into it's correct position as you jack it up the last few turns. Ok I'm going to try this. Is the factory tire size 235/75/15? for a 2wd?
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02-14-2009, 12:42 AM	#30
cpolaris502 The Dreamsicle Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,054 Location: Rogers, MN User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? yes.
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02-14-2009, 12:48 AM	#31
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? Ok well I'm going to try and move it forward before it is all the way up and see how it goes.
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02-14-2009, 03:08 AM	#32
87c10slammer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 391 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? yeah... i have never heard of a problem that your having... a buddy of mine is luggin around a 30.8 in diameter tire on his... and he has a hitch... he said it was a pain to get in there but once he moved it forward as he was jackin it up it was fine... he has about 2 inches of clearance all the way around... i looked at it tonight cause i was thinkin about you..lol... he is the one that needed the air dam but he ordered it tonight anyways... but if your cool with the price i pmed you then ill take it still
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02-14-2009, 08:08 AM	#33
ZQ8 Blazer ZQ8 Blazer Age: 26 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 8,723 Location: Western, Ky User is: Online	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? ok thanks, I'll fix that thing asap. PM sent back.
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02-14-2009, 11:28 AM	#34
87c10slammer Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 391 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? not a prob man... just tryin to spread the knowledge..lol
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02-14-2009, 12:05 PM	#35
*philntx* Build them right....Mod Age: 54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,123 Location: Plano TX User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone elses spare hit the rear x-member? This is a 235/75x15 under a 4WD Blazer. No problems rubbing because the tire simply doesn't move. It it very snug. You need to crank up the spare, then shift it around just before getting it to the top. It should rest on the forward crossmember, just behind the axle. See the marks. Here's what mine looks like now:
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