Where do you mount your spare tire?
The factory mount on my truck sure doesn’t feel like it will hold the tire well. Could someone post post a picture of their mount? Maybe mine is missing something? |
I don't like the factory spare carrier under my truck so I got a carrier similar to this from ebay;
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/L8IAA...Bv/s-l1600.jpg it's the spare carrier for an E150 van. After I finish up my 351 swap and get my truck roadworthy, I'm going to try and figure out how to mount this under my truck. |
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I have the stock swing out tray under mine right now, but I'm looking at a couple of in-bed mounts on Amazon.
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Originally Posted by frank5079
(Post 18131138)
I don't like the factory spare carrier under my truck so I got a carrier similar to this from ebay;
it's the spare carrier for an E150 van. After I finish up my 351 swap and get my truck roadworthy, I'm going to try and figure out how to mount this under my truck. |
Originally Posted by Blknght22571
(Post 18131566)
I have the stock swing out tray under mine right now, but I'm looking at a couple of in-bed mounts on Amazon.
Sure feels like the tire could easily pop out!
Originally Posted by White 97 xlt
(Post 18131592)
It will be rough going trying to mount this with the rear fuel tank in place.... so good luck with that plan... I suppose the wrong spare tie mount will be of much more use than a dumb ole fuel tank though...
Stupid fuel tank. |
This would be super cool but I have a tool box. |
Sure feels like the tire could easily pop out! This would be super cool but I have a tool box. http://jastrauss.fastmail.fm/right_rear.jpg |
My issue with the stock holder was from road salt. It got quite difficult to use. So I scrapped it, and welded a piece of chain to the front right bed bolt. That let me lock it down. Worked for a while, then I scrapped the pickup bed and went to a flatbed. I then bolted it to the headache rack. That worked most of the time, but once I started hauling a truck camper I needed the spare back in the stock location, so I built a holder with 5/8" all thread and heavy wall 1" tube. Took 14 years but the tire is back where it started. Somewhat related: I don't concretely remember the last time I needed to use the spare. I think it was four wheeling on worn out Goodyear highway tires in the CO back country over 10 years ago. Run good LT tires, know your pressures, and you'll very rarely need that spare.. Carry plugs & a compressor and that's even more true. [Now I'm sure to tear a sidewall on my next adventure!]
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Originally Posted by White 97 xlt
(Post 18131592)
It will be rough going trying to mount this with the rear fuel tank in place.... so good luck with that plan... I suppose the wrong spare tie mount will be of much more use than a dumb ole fuel tank though...
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Originally Posted by jas88
(Post 18131617)
Your concern about the stock spare tire holder is unfounded. Just think of how many MILLIONS of trucks Ford produced with such a mount. That thing goes back to the 60s. Not a problem.
That is something I thought about which is why I'm sure my mount is missing something. Currently, my truck only has the "/" car that goes across the tire. Nothing holding it to the bar even though it looks like there were some type of mounts at some point. |
I didn't see what year/truck you have but page 260-261 shows a bolt securing the wheel to the bar on 1996 F250/F350s:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo.../96f23og1e.pdf |
Originally Posted by Oneyed Goat
(Post 18131989)
I didn't see what year/truck you have but page 260-261 shows a bolt securing the wheel to the bar on 1996 F250/F350s:
http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Fo.../96f23og1e.pdf That is super helpful thanks! I do NOT have the wheel retainer. Looks like I'm going to hit the Junk Yards! It is a 1990 F150 4.9L. |
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...1b77b7d1bb.jpg
I have 1990 F150 with a 4.9 as well and store the spare under the bed. When I got mine, the threaded plastic tire retainer was in the cab and it was missing the bolt that threads into it. I found an OEM NOS bolt on ebay. Once I had that, I lowered the spare tire support and centered the spare, outer side of rim facing the ground, on the metal support. After that, I placed the plastic tire retainer on the inside of the rim (not the outside) and fed the bolt through the support and threaded into the retainer. Lastly, once the tire was securely mounted to the support bar, I lifted the whole thing until the slotted end aligned with the eyebolt, where I placed the flathead of the jack handle and lifted the spare until it was snug. Make sure that the eyebolt is NOT aligned with the slotted end once the tire is in the position you want it. If it is left aligned, the support bar holding the spare will fall to the ground while you are driving, or when you remove the lug wrench from the eyebolt. |
This thread should help you greatly!: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...re-holder.html
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Here's the NOS OEM bolt: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OEM...itleDesc=0%7C0
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My full size spare does not fit under the bed, and it takes up too much space inside the bed......
So it is firmly mounted to the floor of my garage :-X04 |
Originally Posted by Fastback460
(Post 18132411)
My full size spare does not fit under the bed, and it takes up too much space inside the bed......
So it is firmly mounted to the floor of my garage :-X04 |
Very helpful. Thank you for your links. Im thinking I will try the junk yard. If thst hat doesn’t work. Maybe I get a REAL long bolt and lung but and run it through the wheel. That could work I would think! All this came about because I had to use the spare and it was held on by a ratchet strap. I know it could work, but isn’t the best option. |
I have a 31 10.50 in my stock spare tire carrier. I never really had a problem with it. Still don't understand why it is hated by so many. How often does it need to be lowered down anyway?
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My complaint about the stock carrier is the awkward way of loading and unloading of the spare. After surveying the underneath, I think I can bolt a fabricated frame between the truck's frame rails and my towing hitch frame wherein I can mount the winch style carrier.....
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In the 70s Ford had an optional spare tire carrier that slid out from underneath the truck but they dropped it in the 80s, I guess because not enough people chose it. It's #18 on this brochure page from '74:
http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/FMC-Trucks-Vans/1974-Trucks-Vans/1974-Ford-Pickups-Brochure-Rev/1974-Ford-Pickups-Rev--14-15 |
Originally Posted by jas88
(Post 18132936)
In the 70s Ford had an optional spare tire carrier that slid out from underneath the truck but they dropped it in the 80s, I guess because not enough people chose it. It's #18 on this brochure page from '74:
http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/index.php/NA/FMC-Trucks-Vans/1974-Trucks-Vans/1974-Ford-Pickups-Brochure-Rev/1974-Ford-Pickups-Rev--14-15 Now that I wouldn't mind...I just don't like the idea of having to practically crawl under the truck just to load or unload the spare. If I can adapt the winch style carrier and drill an access hole in my rear bumper to use my bottle jack crank to lower or raise the spare, that should make stowage so much easier. |
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...edd4eecb7.jpeg
Went and found this little thing at the junkyard. Spare tire feels much better now! Totally worth the $2 I spent. |
Originally Posted by GoinBoarding
(Post 18132484)
Sounds risky, but tires really have come a long way, and help is generally not far off. I won't be ditching the spare anytime soon but I see why a person might, especially in your situation.
But I do plan on eventually getting a rear bumper with a swing-away tire mount built it. |
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