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Maybe the f150's had the shorter one since the tires aren't as tall as the 2-350's
That would make sense, but it's not how it worked. It had to do with whether there was a rear tank (I think), or possibly if there was a skid plate under the rear tank.
I put mine in the bed. Works great if u dont mind taking up a little room in the bed
Originally Posted by arse_sidewards
I would not recommend this for anyone with a much wider than stock tire who also wants to haul lots of plywood or things that come on pallets.
There's really no good answer. Under the bed the tire carrier rusts out, the rim gets full of salt crap and you lose a lot of ground clearance. In the bed it steals cargo space.
Doesn't help with the pallet issue but if plywood is a priority, simply block the tire up with a 2x4 or similar and a few sheets will pass under. If you have a lot of sheets, unmount the spare and strap it to the top of the sheets.
Like you said though, no really good way. Hmm, wonder if mine will fit between my front ranch hand and grill?
I am trying to learn more about spare tire carriers and came across a couple of different sizes. I noticed that one off of a 1997 was quite a bit smaller (about 44.5" long and the one that came off of a 1989 truck was 49" long).
Does anyone have information on what years/models the 2 different tire carriers will fit? Anyone have a compatibility chart?
It should be noted that the 49" long one has a Ford logo stamped on it but couldn't find one on the smaller one.
Also, is there any function for the tube like piece that is at one end of the large bracket?
Here's a photo of the tire carriers.
Does anyone else have some ideas regarding the smaller one? I have come across many that measure ~ 49" but no other ones for the 44.5".
I would not recommend this for anyone with a much wider than stock tire who also wants to haul lots of plywood or things that come on pallets.
There's really no good answer. Under the bed the tire carrier rusts out, the rim gets full of salt crap and you lose a lot of ground clearance. In the bed it steals cargo space.
Another solution is to put a front hitch on and use a hitch mounted carrier.
04-13-2016, 11:49 AM
