Cant say I didn't try, while it technically does fit. It pretty much rubs in about three places. This is a worn down 35 as well .





For now I guess Ill run a chain or something through it and secure in the bed.

Anyone have a recommendation for a bed mounting bracket?

 

Here's a few links, the first one is listed as Government Motors but most of them are universal. The last link has a bunch of pages of mounts, I looked at the first few pages and there were a few different bed mounts in there. Hope this helps.

CHEVROLET GMC SPARE TIRE MOUNTS: Bed Mounted Spare Tire Carrier : Tellico 4x4

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Mine 35 inch spare fits, but I am also running stacks and dont have to deal with the exhaust pipe. I just bent the little tab out kinda like you did. Sorry it didnt work for you.

 

LOL When the solution to a problem is stacks, everyone wins

 

Thanks Pete I like the Fabtech one !

 

No problem Walt. There are a few that look pretty nice, but some are awfully pricey!