QX4 Identical Spare Tire Carrier for different years?

[mateen110]

Hi,

2002 qx4 here...

Simply put, I need a new spare tire undercarriage assembly. Now I found some online but I was wondering if I could use a 2003 (or even 2001?) spare tire carrier in my 2002...or does it have to be a 2002 model carrier?

Basically, is there any differences in parts (specifically the spare tire carrier) between the various years of the Qx4 (2002 and 2003 are almost identical...no?)

Thanks

[Towncivilian]

I'd imagine 2001-2004 undercarriage spare tire hardware being identical. I can't seem to find an exploded parts diagram at the moment to confirm, though.