Spare tire carrier removal

[Mbuck45]

Looking to remove my factory spare tire carrier. Any suggestions on the cleanest looking way do so besides replacing the panels? Thank you

 

[NicksTrix]

weld the holes up and some bodywork/paint after

 

[jeffncs]

If you don’t want to repaint the entire corner, either use some SS button head bolts and round gaskets to put the holes or have the same button head bolts color-matched and install. They’re pretty slick and would eventually disappear to your eyes.

 

[BGBronco]

You can either put the bolts back in (requires leaving the hidden supports in) or just add plugs. Ace Hardware has a ton of options from Chrome to Black Plastic.