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Old 12-13-2016, 05:35 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive View Post
I don't think the spare tire provides any structural support to the trunk liner. I could be wrong though.


I have had my spare out for years and loaded the car up with groceries and never noticed any strain from the weight.


I kept the Styrofoam inserts that hold the jack/lug wrench though. I don't know if that makes any difference.
It does. They give it structural support. The piece of carpeted cardboard that goes on top would not hold a mouse up on it's own.
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