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spare tire options...
Anyone thought of different places to mount a spare tire besides under the bed?
I would like to put it someplace where it won't be in the way, but don't want to mount it in the front like some i've seen...
Anyone thought of putting a spare tire mount from a full size bronco on the back of the bed??? Think it would work?
I would like to put it someplace where it won't be in the way, but don't want to mount it in the front like some i've seen...
Anyone thought of putting a spare tire mount from a full size bronco on the back of the bed??? Think it would work?
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ooh, i'm liking the bumper mount... don't really want a tire on my hood, lol
thought about putting a roof rack on and mounting it up there. Had a '75 F150 flatbed with a built in rack overhead that i kept the tire up top on
thought about putting a roof rack on and mounting it up there. Had a '75 F150 flatbed with a built in rack overhead that i kept the tire up top on
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Spare tire is about the only thing keeping me from doing the bronco tank on this truck like I did my 95. I can't stand it in the bed. Its always in the way. I have thought of a safari rack up top but I don't know about that.
How do those attach to the roof?
How do those attach to the roof?
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So I just got done looking at pictures of various roof racks. I think I might have found a new project!! Little nervous about stressing the roof though.......Thoughts?
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The one's I have seen on the roof racks either attach to the drip edge, or they screw into the top in the rails that keep the roof stiff.
I don't like them personally. Most vehicles are not made for them. Your better off putting in a sun roof. And with your crew cab TJ, I woudlnt' do it unless I knew how strong the roof support was in general.
My theory on the tire deal is to just get a crappy tire and a POS rusty rim. Just enough to get you 1000 or so miles. People are less likely to steal a tire with 1/4 inch of tread and a crappy rusty steel rim. =)
I don't like them personally. Most vehicles are not made for them. Your better off putting in a sun roof. And with your crew cab TJ, I woudlnt' do it unless I knew how strong the roof support was in general.
My theory on the tire deal is to just get a crappy tire and a POS rusty rim. Just enough to get you 1000 or so miles. People are less likely to steal a tire with 1/4 inch of tread and a crappy rusty steel rim. =)
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Here's a couple more pics of the bumper mount:
The only thing I don't like about that one is the location. I'd rather have it hinge on the drivers side so it doesn't create that blind spot on the right rear when you're looking in the rear view mirror.
The only thing I don't like about that one is the location. I'd rather have it hinge on the drivers side so it doesn't create that blind spot on the right rear when you're looking in the rear view mirror.
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The one's I have seen on the roof racks either attach to the drip edge, or they screw into the top in the rails that keep the roof stiff.
I don't like them personally. Most vehicles are not made for them. Your better off putting in a sun roof. And with your crew cab TJ, I woudlnt' do it unless I knew how strong the roof support was in general.
My theory on the tire deal is to just get a crappy tire and a POS rusty rim. Just enough to get you 1000 or so miles. People are less likely to steal a tire with 1/4 inch of tread and a crappy rusty steel rim. =)
I don't like them personally. Most vehicles are not made for them. Your better off putting in a sun roof. And with your crew cab TJ, I woudlnt' do it unless I knew how strong the roof support was in general.
My theory on the tire deal is to just get a crappy tire and a POS rusty rim. Just enough to get you 1000 or so miles. People are less likely to steal a tire with 1/4 inch of tread and a crappy rusty steel rim. =)
Is that Cary's setup? I have seen it before either way but of me I just can't convince myself I like it.
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Anyone thought of different places to mount a spare tire besides under the bed?
I would like to put it someplace where it won't be in the way, but don't want to mount it in the front like some i've seen...
Anyone thought of putting a spare tire mount from a full size bronco on the back of the bed??? Think it would work?
I would like to put it someplace where it won't be in the way, but don't want to mount it in the front like some i've seen...
Anyone thought of putting a spare tire mount from a full size bronco on the back of the bed??? Think it would work?
or something shiney or a big chunk of diamond plate
Kinda like the link I posted though
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