Spare tire carrier?
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Spare tire carrier?
I'm sick of my spare taking room in the bed and would really like to mount it under the bed. 79 crew long bed f250, my back tank is removed so that won't be a problem. I can't find a kit for our trucks, will a 80's mount work? I'm ok with a some drilling. I'd make my own but I don't currently have a steel saw and the welder is in storage. Anybody know hat my options are?
The spare is already on a ugly wheel, I'm using 32 inch tire and stuff doesn't rust too much here in central Oklahoma. I don't really want a "in bed" mount but will if I have to.
The spare is already on a ugly wheel, I'm using 32 inch tire and stuff doesn't rust too much here in central Oklahoma. I don't really want a "in bed" mount but will if I have to.
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Can't say I ever seen an under bed on a dentside, haven't ever looked either though.
Mine came with a 6in wide plate mounted on the pass side bed rail to floor, with a carriage bolt half way up for a stand up mount. I'll never use it but I'll leave it there for character.
It will minimize space, but looks like an old man and would have interfered with my toolbox I used to have.
Mine came with a 6in wide plate mounted on the pass side bed rail to floor, with a carriage bolt half way up for a stand up mount. I'll never use it but I'll leave it there for character.
It will minimize space, but looks like an old man and would have interfered with my toolbox I used to have.
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I would be ok with what you described, Davis. But if much rather have it under the bed out of the way, even though in reality it wouldn't make any real difference in bed size.
What if I found info stating that hitches for dentsides and bull nosed trucks were the same? Would that also mean that the spare carrier would be similar enough to work? I've checked every yard I know around me and can't find 1 single dentside in them. Have seen several setting in fields but they are all being "restored".
What if I found info stating that hitches for dentsides and bull nosed trucks were the same? Would that also mean that the spare carrier would be similar enough to work? I've checked every yard I know around me and can't find 1 single dentside in them. Have seen several setting in fields but they are all being "restored".
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I've got an under the bed mount, but I've got it off right now because the one bolt rusted through. Like everyone else says, I would just find a type that has the crossbar and two places for bolts. I think that it sounds like an easy hourlong project.
If you need pictures, let me know and I can snap some tomorrow before work. Obviously you can't see what its supposed to look like on the truck though
If you need pictures, let me know and I can snap some tomorrow before work. Obviously you can't see what its supposed to look like on the truck though
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I think the cable reel mounts to a cross member that is mounted to or on top the frame. The crank handle should fit behind the seat or in the bed mounted tool box.
And most handles are hinged to fold down in length. "Stock Jack" who carries and uses that accident waiting to happen? I carry a 2 ton roller style floor jack and a 4 way in every rig.
And most handles are hinged to fold down in length. "Stock Jack" who carries and uses that accident waiting to happen? I carry a 2 ton roller style floor jack and a 4 way in every rig.
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The most common spare tire carrier for dentsides is the underframe carrier. It mounts the spare tire below the aft axle fuel tank.
Channel, spare tire carrier
D7TZ-1443-A
McDonald Obsolete Parts, Rockport, IN has 2 (812) 359-4965
Bolt, 1/2"-13 X 10 1/2" "I" type bolt
Parts International, Farmers Branch, TX has 2 (972) 241-8730
Nut and retainer assy., bolt to frame
384580-S2
Fred Grande Ford, Casco, MI has 3 (586) 749-3141
You'll need the channel, one I bolt and two of the nut and retainer assy's. You'll also need one regular 1/2"-13 bolt about 10" long. I'll look and see if I can get the actual length.
Channel, spare tire carrier
D7TZ-1443-A
McDonald Obsolete Parts, Rockport, IN has 2 (812) 359-4965
Bolt, 1/2"-13 X 10 1/2" "I" type bolt
Parts International, Farmers Branch, TX has 2 (972) 241-8730
Nut and retainer assy., bolt to frame
384580-S2
Fred Grande Ford, Casco, MI has 3 (586) 749-3141
You'll need the channel, one I bolt and two of the nut and retainer assy's. You'll also need one regular 1/2"-13 bolt about 10" long. I'll look and see if I can get the actual length.
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The stock jack is a screw type mechanical jack. With periodic oiling, it will ALWAYS work. I have found them in the bottom of mud puddles at a junkyard, or laying in a bed where they sat for ten years, and a shot of wd40 and they are in action. Hydraulic jacks, on the other hand, don't like to sit for long periods of inactivity. Cheap bottle jacks don't work as often as they do. A little off topic but I always keep a screw jack with me because I know it will always function.
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