Under bed Spare tire placement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mark '87 930 · 09-22-2012, 08:59 PM

Do any of you have a picture of the under the bed spare tire holder and it's placement/orientation?

I got my hands on a used bracket , but am a little perplexed as to how it's supposed to mount.

any pictures would be greatly appreciated.

oldcouple · 09-22-2012, 11:05 PM

It just bolts diagonally from one cross brace with a long bolt. Other end at the back uses a threaded rod so you can tighten the special long bolt with the loop that allows you to put a padlock on it. There should be a u shaped part on it the goes up and keeps the tire from sliding off. Bear to lift into place. I think this one is installed wrong but if it works, hey. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351141

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502836

You can adapt the winch type from a later year to work with ease. I had one until I moved the tank.

mark '87 930 · 09-22-2012, 11:25 PM

Thanks, that's a good start. I bought a used one, and now know I have a few things missing.

mark '87 930 · 09-23-2012, 11:53 AM

How would you route the exhaust with the spare under the bed? Is it routed to the sides after the rear wheel/tire?

**mr48chev** · 09-23-2012, 12:08 PM

I think the stock exhaust just ran down the left side and cleared the spare by a few inches but the pipe was pretty small too. 1-3/4 I think.

Oldcouple is right in that they are a bear to lift up in place by hand. I think most guys raised it back up with the jack and then fastened it down. That loop not only works for a padlock but you can put the lug wrench handle in it and turn it to loosen or tighten it.

OKGMC4 · 09-23-2012, 12:16 PM

Saw this at a show and think it looks clean...

mark '87 930 · 09-23-2012, 12:15 PM

I just want to get it out of the bed. I realize it may not be easy to put in place, but i don't plan on putting it on and off often.. pending on how often i get a flat

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Russell Ashley · 09-23-2012, 01:30 PM

This is an issue that I need to deal with also as I don't currently have a spare at all. I'm thinking of going to Pull-A-Part and getting one of the skinny little temproary spare tires, and looking at the lift mechanism from a late model Chevy Van or Suburban. It might be pssible to mount it so that you can crank the spare into position like you do on vans and Suburbans. That might be what the orange truck uses.

09-22-2012, 08:59 PM	#1
mark '87 930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 222	Under bed Spare tire placement Do any of you have a picture of the under the bed spare tire holder and it's placement/orientation? I got my hands on a used bracket , but am a little perplexed as to how it's supposed to mount. any pictures would be greatly appreciated.

09-22-2012, 11:05 PM	#2
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement It just bolts diagonally from one cross brace with a long bolt. Other end at the back uses a threaded rod so you can tighten the special long bolt with the loop that allows you to put a padlock on it. There should be a u shaped part on it the goes up and keeps the tire from sliding off. Bear to lift into place. I think this one is installed wrong but if it works, hey. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=351141 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502836 You can adapt the winch type from a later year to work with ease. I had one until I moved the tank. __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

09-22-2012, 11:25 PM	#3
mark '87 930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 222	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement Thanks, that's a good start. I bought a used one, and now know I have a few things missing.

09-23-2012, 11:53 AM	#4
mark '87 930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 222	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement How would you route the exhaust with the spare under the bed? Is it routed to the sides after the rear wheel/tire?

09-23-2012, 12:08 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement I think the stock exhaust just ran down the left side and cleared the spare by a few inches but the pipe was pretty small too. 1-3/4 I think. Oldcouple is right in that they are a bear to lift up in place by hand. I think most guys raised it back up with the jack and then fastened it down. That loop not only works for a padlock but you can put the lug wrench handle in it and turn it to loosen or tighten it.

09-23-2012, 12:16 PM	#6
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,245	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement Saw this at a show and think it looks clean... Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

09-23-2012, 12:15 PM	#7
mark '87 930 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 222	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement I just want to get it out of the bed. I realize it may not be easy to put in place, but i don't plan on putting it on and off often.. pending on how often i get a flat .

09-23-2012, 01:30 PM	#8
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Under bed Spare tire placement This is an issue that I need to deal with also as I don't currently have a spare at all. I'm thinking of going to Pull-A-Part and getting one of the skinny little temproary spare tires, and looking at the lift mechanism from a late model Chevy Van or Suburban. It might be pssible to mount it so that you can crank the spare into position like you do on vans and Suburbans. That might be what the orange truck uses.



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