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Old May 28, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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spare tire space

I want to put a 37" spare in the stock carrier. There is just 37" between the frame rails and the exhaust hanger looks like it will be close. Has anyone tried to hang a 37" tire there? A 35"?
 
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Old May 28, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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i haven't,however a few months ago tere were posts in here about people who had done this.none with succsess,all had experienced tire fires down under. good luck if you decide to try it.
 
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Old May 29, 2005 | 01:53 AM
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now i remember a post where someone did it without a problem. i think it was jetjock.
 
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Old May 29, 2005 | 03:26 AM
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Try this thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=367873

It has a link to off-road.com where they put a 35" spare under a SD.

On another note, intresting username Bezoar! Welcome to FTE!
 
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