Spare tire mounting
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From: Sweet Home Alabama
I removed it and threw in 2 cans of that tire sealer/inflator stuff. Never used it and buy news occasionally. I really wonder if they would inflate a 35". I understand that there could be damaged caused by using the stock sized tire on the drive axle, and same issues using it in the front with steering. I do not know, but if I get a flat that the cans will not inflate, a tow truck will help and my insurance will pay with no deductible.
If there is a good place for a 35" outside of the truck, preferably underneath it, I would consider. When space permits, I toss it in or on trailer, but with no room I pray and keep tires in good shape. I know this does not help you though.
If there is a good place for a 35" outside of the truck, preferably underneath it, I would consider. When space permits, I toss it in or on trailer, but with no room I pray and keep tires in good shape. I know this does not help you though.
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From: Washington State
Sit. Stay.
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From: Washington State
I made a tire mount out of my roof rack and current tire carrier. I used to have a picture.
It was easy and I would put it up there on long road trips when I lived on the mainland. I made it so it wouldn't rest on the top and vibration free.
My wife never liked how it looked but it was effective during those long trips for creating more interior space.
Glad I never had a flat. It woulda been a pain for anyone but me to get it down!
It was easy and I would put it up there on long road trips when I lived on the mainland. I made it so it wouldn't rest on the top and vibration free.
My wife never liked how it looked but it was effective during those long trips for creating more interior space.
Glad I never had a flat. It woulda been a pain for anyone but me to get it down!
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I agree with your wife.......I don't like how they look on top either. And I agree with you on that one, it would be a pain to get the spare down for anyone including me, especially with the EX being lifted. MONSTA if you know of any other companies offering the hitch type mounts can you let us know........THANKS.........
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From: delaware
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Nice work there offroadjunkiex !!!
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especially the "adornments" shown here :
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From: Murfreesboro, Tn
I really don't think that there is an option short of putting a safari rack on the roof and carring it that way. The door since the are fiberglass can't sustanin the weight,unless somebody can redesign a rear door system.No room underneath on count of the fuel tank. Is it really that much of a problem for you? I just fold the 3 seat or take it out completly. I do use a hitch hauler when I need to go on hunting trips or vacations.
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From: Broussard USA
The inside mount on mine vibrates in rough roads and drives me nuts. Putting it on top is not an option IMO, the reduced MPG and even with me being 6'5" getting it down would be a pain in the butt.
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From: British Columbia, Canada
I run a steel safari rack mounted to the stock carrier rails. I tried carrying the tire up there but a series of potholes ripped the rack right out of the roof. The stock rails are press fitted into the sheet metal and not the roof cross members.
I like the rear mount.
I like the rear mount.
Last edited by GeoQwest; Aug 23, 2004 at 02:32 PM.
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My 1960 Land Rover had the spare on the hood, where I could keep a good eye on it as I drove. That might be fun to put the X spare there! (It sure made it a chore to open the hood though, with the weight of a steel wheel and 16" tire.)
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From: Lamesa,Texas
why not just build the rack to fit into the receiver hitch but with a receiver on the back of it to where your original hitch can still be used. that way you have your spare tire rack and dont loose the use of your hitch
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From: East TN
Actually the best place for the spare on the X would be in front of the grill and bumper where you can get to it when you need it. Even better - incorporate a jack mount there with it. Wonder about airflow - cooling issues though?