here's what I have, a nice backup incase the primary latch fails
http://sblazer.com/hotratz_latch.html

 

How much you want for that tire carrier?

 

Nifty! I'll have to get one of those as soon as I get a new tailgate and a back glass with the rear wiper!

 

I love mine, infact im on my 2nd one, the first one rattled like crazy, ended up being the bushings at the pivot points and not the latch itlself like I first thoght.

 

I have the same secondary latch as mx416... works awesome!

 

My ZR2 has the tire carrier and I like how it looks, and I have never once had any rattling problems with mine. The only thing I hate about it is that 90% of your rear view is blocked by the tire, but at the same time I like this because no one can see me, and it blocks all the headlights in back of me. So between that and the auto dimming mirrors, night driving for me is good.

 

To fix the visability problem that same site mx416 mentioned has a relocation bracket for the rear tire carrier to move it down 3.25". http://sblazer.com/sta-kit_images.htmlDont have one installed onmy carrierbut it looks like a pretty good deal. Im getting a larger spare to match my 31" tires so im not sure how that will work for me but i may considder getting it.

 

i just left the stock spare tire on, sure it will loke a little goffey if i blow a tire but i didnt want any less visibility

 

black blaze what was the cost for the new latch?

thanks

 

For future reference:

The spare tire carrier on a 2nd gen Blazer attaches with M10 (1.50 mm pitch) bolts with a Torx (R) T-50 head. The bolts are approximently 7cm in length with a large camfer on the end.