Spare Tire Carrier - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed76 · 08-31-2010, 05:43 PM

I searched the forums and didnt find too many pics. I know alot of people don't like the under-bed spare tire carriers, but i like the idea and want to get one. What i need though is some good pictures of how the carrier attaches to the frame and how the tire sits when in the carrier. The only reason i need pictures is to see if my exhaust will be in the way. Any help with this would be awesome

Prerunner1982 · 08-31-2010, 06:08 PM

I believe there may be two different versions... don't quote me though. I don't have pictures, but there is a large "plate" with a lip to catch the under side of the wheel so it doesn't slid around. At the front end of the carrier is a long bolt that bolts to the frame and to the carrier. The other end is also a long piece of threaded rod that has a piece that you thread on and off the rod to secure/lower the tire carrier. I believe the solid side of the tire carrier is on the driver's side frame rail, while the side you raise/lower is on the passenger side. You should see a hole on each rail at an angle from each other (may be a bunch of other empty holes down there as well).

See LMC catalog page for a better idea. This page also confirms that there were two underbed spare tire carriers.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=32

tucsonjwt · 08-31-2010, 07:35 PM

I have the standard spare tire carrier on my 83 C20. I had to move the threaded bolt forward a couple of inches in order for the spare tire to clear my receiver style under frame trailer hitch. I think this is why most carriers are not present - they interfere with a trailer hitch.
The pictures are not very good, but you can see the modified location of the carrier bolt brings the tire very close to the exhaust, but the exhaust is not touching the tire (tire on one side of the bolt, exhaust on the other side of the bolt, with about 3/8" of air space on either side.
I also had to have the rear bumper notched out to clear the box when it is in the full dump position, which is why it looks odd (pictures are with the box in the full up position.)
As I recall, when I got all of the bits and pieces from LMC the total bill was about $100 and I had the top cross piece still in place - looks like prices have changed. All of the parts I got were "imported."

BigRed76 · 08-31-2010, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the pics tucsonjwt, judging by your truck i dont believe i will have any issues with the exhaust. What size of tire do you currently have in the carrier?

Hubscrub · 08-31-2010, 09:09 PM

just a thought, some people use the later model cable style that you can crank up and down

BigRed76 · 08-31-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

just a thought, some people use the later model cable style that you can crank up and down

I honestly dont know much about them

tucsonjwt · 08-31-2010, 09:14 PM

The spare is 235/85R16.

BigRed76 · 08-31-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

The spare is 235/85R16.

yeah so max i would probably be able to fit a 31x10.50R15 in there, which kinda sucks cuz i will be running 35's in the near future

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-31-2010, 10:03 PM

I had a 31x10.50R15 under the bed on my 77... Thats the max size I can see fitting under there with all stock parts. And the tire was wide enough, you won't be getting the tire hung back up there on your own.... need 2 people and a floor-jack to place it under there.

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hubscrub

just a thought, some people use the later model cable style that you can crank up and down

Thats exactly what I would do if I were starting with nothing. The later model are easy crank down vs the old style that require a hack saw, pry bar, curse words, and WD-40 to work.

BigRed76 · 08-31-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thats exactly what I would do if I were starting with nothing. The later model are easy crank down vs the old style that require a hack saw, pry bar, curse words, and WD-40 to work.

is the cable style used on the 88-98's?

3r!c84 · 08-31-2010, 10:25 PM

could i put a under bed tire holder on a lowerd truck?

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRed76

is the cable style used on the 88-98's?

Yes. From 88 til present they used some sort of cable style

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

could i put a under bed tire holder on a lowered truck?

Slightly lowered maybe. Much more and it's gonna drag.

3r!c84 · 08-31-2010, 10:36 PM

4/5

*C-10 simplex* · 08-31-2010, 11:34 PM

i've been thinking about this myself for a while, but probably won't be able to get to it for a while. But in the meantime:

i can't fit a "regular" (235/75 15) tire underneath there either due to trailer hitch and dual exhaust intereference issues.

However, i feel that since a spare is just temporary-----you only need it for as long as it takes to repair or replace the flat, then a smaller tire could be and should be used. Even a temporary "donut" type.

i think some astro vans, which have the same 5X5 bolt pattern, had a temporary type spare.

Then with 2 metal "straps"/crossmembers bolted to either the frame or trailer hitch, this would form a cradle for the tire to rest in. Then maybe use a chain to secure it in there.

The temp spare would(hopefully) be light enough so that getting it in and out would be no problem.

tucsonjwt · 09-01-2010, 11:08 AM

If you look at my pics, you can move the threaded bolt forward about two inches to clear a trailer hitch and still miss the exhaust. If you have mod exhaust or monster trailer hitch, or fat tires, it might not work. My exhaust goes out the side after the rear axle.

Adams74Chevy · 09-01-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by C-10 simplex

...However, i feel that since a spare is just temporary-----you only need it for as long as it takes to repair or replace the flat, then a smaller tire could be and should be used. Even a temporary "donut" type.

i think some astro vans, which have the same 5X5 bolt pattern, had a temporary type spare...

I suppose it would be ok if you didn't have any load as well, that is something to definately take into account.

*C-10 simplex* · 09-01-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

If you look at my pics, you can move the threaded bolt forward about two inches to clear a trailer hitch and still miss the exhaust. If you have mod exhaust or monster trailer hitch, or fat tires, it might not work. My exhaust goes out the side after the rear axle.

1) Will check.

2) P.S. The astro temp spare might fit behind the seat even.

08-31-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Spare Tire Carrier I searched the forums and didnt find too many pics. I know alot of people don't like the under-bed spare tire carriers, but i like the idea and want to get one. What i need though is some good pictures of how the carrier attaches to the frame and how the tire sits when in the carrier. The only reason i need pictures is to see if my exhaust will be in the way. Any help with this would be awesome __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-31-2010, 06:08 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: Spare Tire Carrier I believe there may be two different versions... don't quote me though. I don't have pictures, but there is a large "plate" with a lip to catch the under side of the wheel so it doesn't slid around. At the front end of the carrier is a long bolt that bolts to the frame and to the carrier. The other end is also a long piece of threaded rod that has a piece that you thread on and off the rod to secure/lower the tire carrier. I believe the solid side of the tire carrier is on the driver's side frame rail, while the side you raise/lower is on the passenger side. You should see a hole on each rail at an angle from each other (may be a bunch of other empty holes down there as well). See LMC catalog page for a better idea. This page also confirms that there were two underbed spare tire carriers. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=32 __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 08-31-2010 at 06:12 PM.

08-31-2010, 07:35 PM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,191	Re: Spare Tire Carrier I have the standard spare tire carrier on my 83 C20. I had to move the threaded bolt forward a couple of inches in order for the spare tire to clear my receiver style under frame trailer hitch. I think this is why most carriers are not present - they interfere with a trailer hitch. The pictures are not very good, but you can see the modified location of the carrier bolt brings the tire very close to the exhaust, but the exhaust is not touching the tire (tire on one side of the bolt, exhaust on the other side of the bolt, with about 3/8" of air space on either side. I also had to have the rear bumper notched out to clear the box when it is in the full dump position, which is why it looks odd (pictures are with the box in the full up position.) As I recall, when I got all of the bits and pieces from LMC the total bill was about $100 and I had the top cross piece still in place - looks like prices have changed. All of the parts I got were "imported." Attached Images

08-31-2010, 09:05 PM	#4
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Spare Tire Carrier Thanks for the pics tucsonjwt, judging by your truck i dont believe i will have any issues with the exhaust. What size of tire do you currently have in the carrier? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-31-2010, 09:09 PM	#5
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Spare Tire Carrier just a thought, some people use the later model cable style that you can crank up and down __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

08-31-2010, 09:14 PM	#7
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,191	Re: Spare Tire Carrier The spare is 235/85R16.

08-31-2010, 10:03 PM	#9
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Spare Tire Carrier I had a 31x10.50R15 under the bed on my 77... Thats the max size I can see fitting under there with all stock parts. And the tire was wide enough, you won't be getting the tire hung back up there on your own.... need 2 people and a floor-jack to place it under there.

08-31-2010, 10:25 PM	#12
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Spare Tire Carrier could i put a under bed tire holder on a lowerd truck? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-31-2010, 10:36 PM	#14
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Spare Tire Carrier 4/5 __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-31-2010, 11:34 PM	#15
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Spare Tire Carrier i've been thinking about this myself for a while, but probably won't be able to get to it for a while. But in the meantime: i can't fit a "regular" (235/75 15) tire underneath there either due to trailer hitch and dual exhaust intereference issues. However, i feel that since a spare is just temporary-----you only need it for as long as it takes to repair or replace the flat, then a smaller tire could be and should be used. Even a temporary "donut" type. i think some astro vans, which have the same 5X5 bolt pattern, had a temporary type spare. Then with 2 metal "straps"/crossmembers bolted to either the frame or trailer hitch, this would form a cradle for the tire to rest in. Then maybe use a chain to secure it in there. The temp spare would(hopefully) be light enough so that getting it in and out would be no problem.

09-01-2010, 11:08 AM	#16
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,191	Re: Spare Tire Carrier If you look at my pics, you can move the threaded bolt forward about two inches to clear a trailer hitch and still miss the exhaust. If you have mod exhaust or monster trailer hitch, or fat tires, it might not work. My exhaust goes out the side after the rear axle.



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