I saw this spare tire carrier on the web and was wondering if anyone has one or seen one in use?

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT296693.aspx

 

Saw it online also, interesting. Proud of the SOB though, aren't they?

 

Dadgum, I'd say they're proud of it!! I'll build one for half that price!!!

 

Maybe when they put the price in on the website they meant to hit the 3 instead of the 6? Seeing as the 6 is right next to the 3 and that price would make much more sense? lol

 

Why would you want one? There is a crap load of space inside already. I don't even realize it's there.

 

That is an obsurd amount of money!! I have seen similar universal hitch mount spare carriers that fold out sideways (so you don't have to lift the weight of the tire/wheel when you put it back up) that make much more sense to me. I couldn't imagine getting into the back of the truck past that spare everytime I needed something out of there. Would be usefull for some long trips though?

Michael

 

I would do without a spare before I would put that

ugly thing on an Excursion or Suburban!

 

I`m sure I can weld one up for ALOT less than that. figure about $75 in metal.

 

$700 that is very expensive. Have someone build one for your truck. I am sure it will be way cheaper than that.

 

the folks over at road armor have one I was looking into the stealth for my X and saw the rear bumper with the swing-a-way spare give them a look I'm not sure what you are looking to spend but they do quality work!!

www.roadarmor.com

John

 

I'd rather have a Bonarue for $200 less...

 

It would be more of a curse than a good thing IMHO
Nick

 

700 for that thing? Wow i would never waist my money on that. Id rather get a after market roof rack with a spare on it

 

I know that my rig is a little taller than most of yours and the tire/wheel combo is significantly more weight. But I just pulled the spare tire off of our aftermarket roof rack. There is NO way I would of done that without useing a fork lift, hoist, or other machinery. I would be shocked if many people could get a stock spare up on the roof or off of the roof without the help of several other people (assuming they cared about the body/paint on the truck).

In my opinion, if the spare fits in the stock location, leave it there. If not, carry fix a flat, plugs and tools to plug, a compressor, and a AAA card

just my .02
Michael

 

How much does ur 38 weigh?