Spare Tire Rack
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From: Tulsa OK
Spare Tire Rack
I just got my 91 Bronco XLT and the guy before me took off the Spare Tire holder and just put the bolts back, I was woundering if there is any company out there that would have one or a remake? Kinda scared, being on a trail with all your gear is pointless if you don't have a spare tire! Would the stock unit hold a 33x12.50 tire? Thanks for any help guys.
BTW the back has my sub enclosure and amp along with the rest of my gear incase of emergency.
BTW the back has my sub enclosure and amp along with the rest of my gear incase of emergency.
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Bend,OR
try the local wrecking yard. you might also consider having a custom rear bumper/tire carrier made. a 33 will work though and ive seen 35's on them as well but that is pushing the limits of what the tailgate can handle. with tailgates becoming hard to find in good shape i would rather not chance it.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Dakota
As they said, look around at some salvage yards. If you want an exterior one I would buy a cover for it. The sun can get to it but I found a replacement cover for mine at the auto store. You can also get a keyed lug nut so it can not be stolen so easily. I think the rig looks better with the spare on the outside. The inside does not have enough room for me as it is.
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i have a 35x12.5x15r on my outside carrier but it is backwards so it will fit. so yes to asking about tire size on the rack
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Careful, there two different outside outside spare versions. Bronco's coming from the factory had the version with the hinges mounted on the right quarter panel end, with the latch on the rear door. There was also a dealer installed unit that pivoted off the rear bumper.
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From: Tulsa OK
Mine bolts to the right side panel above and below the tail lamp, just can't find anyone with a carrier!!!! No salvage's either!! Like I said, they put the bolts back in, and in the tail gate. Having no spare is just asking for trouble.
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From: Longwood, Fl
Inside spare bracket
LMC truck sells them, including all the bits and pieces. I just installed one in my 93 Bronco. Seems a tree jumped if front of me while backing up in the yard, and the tire was swung to the side. Shoulda seen the dance I did--! I dont know how close they are to the OEM inside mounts, maybe very close.
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I had the outside mount on my last Bronco. It looks cool, but with 35's it ruined my tailgate. Also, you cant haul anything with the gate open. I took the mount off my current Bronc, but sorry to say, I chucked it. If I was going to put another one on, I would build it my self so it could take the weight and could be driven with it open.
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From: Rochester
Here is anpother option...I just picked up my latest edition of Four Wheeler and low-n-behold Tire gate ofers a new swing-away spare-tire carrier that mounts to your 2-inch (Class III or greater) reciever in minutes! I do nto know the cost, but it beats the wear and tear on your tailgate and frees up your interior. Here is the webaddress:
www.tiregate.com
Part number UHG1010
cost unknown
www.tiregate.com
Part number UHG1010
cost unknown