Since I installed the 38 Gallon rear fuel tank on my 86 f250, there is no way Iam replacing
the spare tire under the bed, even if there is still room for it.
No way my skinny little ars is laying under the truck trying to drop down, let alone put the wheel
back up and secure it. Damn thing weighs more than I do...LOL.

When I first took it down, things were pretty rusty from all the years of pounding down the roads.
Had to soak the big Eye bolt in kroil to get her to even move, then the old tire was dry rotted,
wore out etc... from the prior owners.

I picked up a factory in bed tire mount from my fire wood guy. It was in his bed and said I was looking
for one...$20 later and it was mine and now installed. Except I don`t have all the parts that go with it.
I have done a ton of Google searching using different combinations of words trying to see what`s listed.
Every type of spare tire mount except the Factory one. Did find this thread with a picture of exactly
what I have. This is exactly what I have and he lists a bunch of part #`s.
This is a discontinued part from Ford, naturally aren`t all parts NLA.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-carrier.html

I did find this piece on e-bay, and one is coming.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1980-19...-/333822280896

There is this piece (which I have) on e-bay, must be gold plated. Probably only one new any where.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1643903597

I found this list showing all the parts that were available. Too bad the prices are not listed any more.
https://www.quirkparts.com/v-1992-fo...and-components

Any of you guys seen one of these in bed tire mounts, or have the parts laying around?
I have never seen one even in PNP. Maybe there were not all that many sold.


Charlie

 

I’ve never seen a complete one, but I do have the large vertical piece welded inside the box of the ole 70’s F150 farm truck. The sides of the box are bent out from idk what, the tailgate never did close lol.

I’ve always wondered what else went with that piece and how the tire was bolted on. Now I know lol. Ford must’ve used that design for a few years, weird that you wouldn’t come across one in junkyards more often.