In bed spare tire mount lock plate

[Rembrant]

Another oddball item I had to dig into Gary's documentation to figure out what it was.

David may have already posted this, so my apologies if it's a duplicate post.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-SPARE-TIRE-BRACKET-E0TZ1424A-DN5950-DS566-B1/192911834595?epid=1268714941&hash=item2cea70fde3:g:8BIAAOSwQxxc1HZj

I knew it didn't fit my truck, so I was curious enough to figure out what part it was. It's one of two pieces that makes up the locking plate on the in-bed spare tire carrier (Gary correct me if I'm wrong please).

[Rembrant]

Maybe these things are all over the place?...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-1980-1997-Ford-F-150-F-250-F-350-Spare-Wheel-Rim-Mounting-Mount-Plate/153313900926?hash=item23b238797e:g:VJYAAOSwjmRcHp1F

[1986F150Six]

I have found it to be true that when "one" something is found, other like pieces show up!

[Rembrant]

1986F150Six wrote

I have found it to be true that when "one" something is found, other like pieces show up!

Ain't that the truth David! I was up at 330am so I was scanning Ebay while I was still in a semi-awake state trying to get my caffeine in to me.

[Gary Lewis]

I think you are exactly right - it is part of the in-bed spare tire carrier - the part that goes against the wheel with the wing nut going against it.

Gonna be 'spensive to piece together the whole system that way.