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08-28-2018, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Was the spare tire standard under bed? And in bed spare an option?
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08-28-2018, 09:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Yes
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08-28-2018, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Yep, in bed was an option.
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08-28-2018, 09:32 AM | #4 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Yes,in bed was optional.
I have both on mine. Mike. |
08-28-2018, 10:15 AM | #5 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Was under bed the same standard size?
I need one and trying to avoid pulling one off and seeing if it fits. I have a 72 lwb. |
08-28-2018, 10:17 AM | #6 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Yes ^^^
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08-28-2018, 11:25 AM | #7 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
I have the under bed carrier, but bought an in-bed carrier for the spare. I've spent enough time on the ground working on vehicles that I will avoid it whenever possible, these days. And I just know that if I get a flat tire, it'll be raining and muddy, even if it has to start right when I get the flat tire.
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
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08-28-2018, 12:22 PM | #9 | |
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Mine is stock height and I am looking for an under bed spare tire carrier. Bill
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08-28-2018, 01:42 PM | #11 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
I haven't carried a spare in years. My hitch just doesn't leave room.
I *really* want to get a longbed cut-out fender for my stepside, however, so I can mount one.
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08-28-2018, 06:24 PM | #12 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
I've got that optional swing down carrier and they built the hitch around that and I had the exhaust done around that
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08-28-2018, 07:30 PM | #13 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
I actually just let it lay in the bed, not bolted down or anything fancy like that. Just, in there.
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08-29-2018, 01:10 AM | #14 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
my 68K20 has the origonal split rims including the spare under the bed. I dont know who' they thought they were kidding but that combo is way too heavy. Aint no gas station gonna do it for me either. The minute they see a split rim they run away like I pulled the pin on a grenade
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08-29-2018, 07:40 AM | #15 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
I'm not a big fan of the stock tire carrier. You could whip up something like I did on the cheap. I've got $20.00 something bucks invested in this. The winch came of a Mitsubishi truck. Some scrap metal, little welding, some bolts & nuts, and no more cussing the stock set-up! I set it up so the the crank rod is on the passenger side of the truck. Painted it yellow so I can find it in the tool box.
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08-29-2018, 07:48 AM | #16 | |
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08-29-2018, 08:42 AM | #17 | |
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08-29-2018, 12:22 PM | #18 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Looks good! I'm debating on whether to put mine up front like yours, or near the back.
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08-29-2018, 07:01 PM | #19 |
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08-29-2018, 07:21 PM | #20 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Front I think. 1/2 ton tire might fit in the back, but 3/4 ton (stock style) won't. I'll be on the lookout soon for an in bed, because my fuel tank will be occupying the location under the bed.
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08-29-2018, 08:20 PM | #21 | |
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Got mine from LMC. It's a pretty simple kit. I'll have to roll the tire into position and find out. I'd prefer the rear, because if I get a flat while camping there will be a ton of stuff in the way. That will mean I have to buy another truck to haul stuff.
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08-29-2018, 08:43 PM | #22 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Thanks for the replies. I should have said I've got the side mounted spare on my spid, one correct looking mount, and four sets of possible holes. So a 1/2 ton spare goes in front, but which side?
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08-29-2018, 08:46 PM | #23 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Drivers side
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09-18-2018, 12:37 PM | #24 |
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Re: Spare tire in bed or under bed?
Driver side gives you no blind spot. Passenger side the tire would block your view. Which is to bad cause it would balance the drivers weight
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09-18-2018, 01:24 PM | #25 |
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