Jeep Spare Tire Delete Plate Spacers

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These spacers I created enable me to install a spare tire delete plate on my Jeep JK without having to remove the vents, as delete plate instructions require vent removal but then leave a large opening where water and bugs can enter the car. To solve this issue, I tested installing the plate with vents in place and found that screws are long enough, but spacers provide a crucial stop for the screws to prevent movement of the plate and noise when closing the tailgate. 1/2 x 1/2 inch dimensions feature a 3/8 inch diameter hole through the middle to accommodate the factory spare tire carrier screw. p.s.: Initially, I uploaded files before testing them on my Jeep, but after further examination, I found that the whole diameter was actually 1/4 inch and wouldn't allow the screw to fit. I have since replaced all files with a 3/8 inch diameter hole (as seen in the finished product installed on my jeep in the accompanying photo).