Spare Tire Storage
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Almost all of the weight of an 8' slide-in ends up over the rear axle. If it were me, and if I needed a full-size spare (as opposed to stock size), I'd probably put it in front on a front-receiver tire mount.
Laughing Gas
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From: Lynden, WA
Great suggestion although it could have issues with overheating
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Yeah, this would reduce natural airflow. If their fan clutch is in good shape, this wouldn't be an issue. If their fan clutch is in bad shape, they need to replace anyways.
Good that we're on the subject: Many mechanical fan clutches cut out above ~2,000RPM, with the idea being that higher RPMs are temporary so no big deal. Learned about this on my mid-`80s crewcab in the desert long ago. Get a severe-duty fan clutch and it will bring the fan speed up as necessary until about 2,000RPM fan speed. Great compliment to towing and cabover campers.
Good that we're on the subject: Many mechanical fan clutches cut out above ~2,000RPM, with the idea being that higher RPMs are temporary so no big deal. Learned about this on my mid-`80s crewcab in the desert long ago. Get a severe-duty fan clutch and it will bring the fan speed up as necessary until about 2,000RPM fan speed. Great compliment to towing and cabover campers.
Mountain Pass
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From: West TN
I've thought of carrying a spare up front in the future on my 96 F350 because its front bumper has a spot for a hitch, but I expected it would block the sensors/camera on any newer trucks with them so I didn't consider the idea for our 17 450.
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Can you send me the link for your setup please? Id rather have full use of my bed. Did you have to Fab it up or was it just bolt on? Thanks!
https://www.palletforks.com/accessor...waAs79EALw_wcB
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Man I wish you sent this a day earlier. Just ordered a titan spare tire carrier for my bed.
Can you send me the link for your setup please? Id rather have full use of my bed. Did you have to Fab it up or was it just bolt on? Thanks!
https://www.palletforks.com/accessor...waAs79EALw_wcB
Can you send me the link for your setup please? Id rather have full use of my bed. Did you have to Fab it up or was it just bolt on? Thanks!
https://www.palletforks.com/accessor...waAs79EALw_wcB
https://www.expeditiononestore.com/F...17_p_1105.html
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