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roll_the_dice · 05-17-2016, 08:23 PM

Does any company make a spare tire bracket for a long bed stepside? I want to put the spare on my truck, but can't find a used bracket and haven't found an aftermarket one. I don't have the wheel cutout, but my spare will fit easily between the fender and cab. This is the bracket I have seen others use for this...so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. My truck was converted to 5 lug also, but I assume the bracket can be changed. Thanks!

**Clyde65** · 05-18-2016, 10:12 AM

I would look for someone near you fab it for you. Looks kinda easy to make imo.

roll_the_dice · 05-18-2016, 10:31 AM

I thought about that...I keep telling myself i want to learn how to weld. A member sent me a PM and said they may have one laying around...if that doesn't work, I will look into having one made. Thanks

roll_the_dice · 05-20-2016, 08:47 AM

Anyone else?

63chevy208 · 05-20-2016, 11:11 AM

I've never seen one. I'd say go to harbor freight, buy a cheap flux welder and make one up with some nice steel bars. I think I just do that eventually

_Ogre · 05-20-2016, 01:25 PM

it would probably be easier to make a new 5 lug bracket than to find and modify a 6 lug bracket
all the rod supports aim for 6 lug points, a properly designed 5 lug bracket would be easy
angle iron is all that you need to for the bracketry and a 10 ga plate for the lug pattern
the oem bracket isn't that heavy, though it is triangulated to make it very rigid

i didn't have a choice as mine is swb fender mount
6 to 5 adapter plate and spacer to mount the 255 spare, instead of the stock 5'' spare

roll_the_dice · 05-20-2016, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

it would probably be easier to make a new 5 lug bracket than to find and modify a 6 lug bracket...
i didn't have a choice as mine is swb fender mount
6 to 5 adapter plate and spacer to mount the 255 spare, instead of the stock 5'' spare

Very nice looking! Maybe you or someone should make me one? I want to learn how to weld, but need to learn before I tackle something like this...

**60-66** · 05-21-2016, 10:13 AM

Ive got an extra if needed

roll_the_dice · 05-21-2016, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60-66

Ive got an extra if needed

Awesome...PM coming!

roll_the_dice · 05-25-2016, 05:12 PM

Big Thanks to Jon--60-66 for finding me a spare tire hanger for the LWB stepside! This will be a great addition to the truck! Can't wait to get it...

05-17-2016, 08:23 PM	#1
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Does any company make a... Does any company make a spare tire bracket for a long bed stepside? I want to put the spare on my truck, but can't find a used bracket and haven't found an aftermarket one. I don't have the wheel cutout, but my spare will fit easily between the fender and cab. This is the bracket I have seen others use for this...so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. My truck was converted to 5 lug also, but I assume the bracket can be changed. Thanks! Attached Images

05-18-2016, 10:12 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: Does any company make a... I would look for someone near you fab it for you. Looks kinda easy to make imo. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-18-2016, 10:31 AM	#3
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Does any company make a... I thought about that...I keep telling myself i want to learn how to weld. A member sent me a PM and said they may have one laying around...if that doesn't work, I will look into having one made. Thanks

05-20-2016, 08:47 AM	#4
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Does any company make a... Anyone else?

05-20-2016, 11:11 AM	#5
63chevy208 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 102	Re: Does any company make a... I've never seen one. I'd say go to harbor freight, buy a cheap flux welder and make one up with some nice steel bars. I think I just do that eventually

05-20-2016, 01:25 PM	#6
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Does any company make a... it would probably be easier to make a new 5 lug bracket than to find and modify a 6 lug bracket all the rod supports aim for 6 lug points, a properly designed 5 lug bracket would be easy angle iron is all that you need to for the bracketry and a 10 ga plate for the lug pattern the oem bracket isn't that heavy, though it is triangulated to make it very rigid i didn't have a choice as mine is swb fender mount 6 to 5 adapter plate and spacer to mount the 255 spare, instead of the stock 5'' spare __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

05-21-2016, 10:13 AM	#8
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05-25-2016, 05:12 PM	#10
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Does any company make a... Big Thanks to Jon--60-66 for finding me a spare tire hanger for the LWB stepside! This will be a great addition to the truck! Can't wait to get it...



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