I didn't like looking out my back window and seeing mostly tire, so this is what I did. Keep in mind that this spare tire carrier is from an 88 model, if yours looks like mine, it'll work. I don't know about the other designs.

Parts needed:
*4 metal sleeves that will fit over a bolt (I just used the extra shock bushing sleeves that came with my lift kit.)
*4 bolts that are an inch or so longer than the sleeves.
*Some washers and nuts to fit bolts.
*Cutoff wheel or some other cutting instrument.
*Some spray paint.

-Total Cost? Free, if you have this stuff laying around (like I did).

How to:
1. Remove spare tire

2. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the tire mount to the carrier

3. Flip mount over and bolt back on with longer bolts and the sleeves between the mount and carrier.

4. On the rear hatch, there are 2 notches to put the lever in that holds the carrier shut. cut off the first notch and spray-paint over the cut (to prevent rust). other wise the tire will hit the notch.

5. Reinstall spare tire

At first I was worried that the spare tire carrier would fly open, but I've had it like this for a while, and no problems. The tire will be lowered several inches down, and will shift to the passenger side a little. Be careful that the tire does not cover the license plate. I have a body lift, so I don't have to worry. If you don't have a body lift, it may still be ok depending on the size of the tire.

Here you can see just how much it lowers the tire:

Tech page written by: Tony Raine, and edited by: rentalguy1