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Tys 4x4 FTW 02-18-2009 11:05 PM

bed mounted spare? post em up!!!
 
lookin for ideas for mounting my spare once i get my 33's.

lets see some pics!

Downey 02-18-2009 11:06 PM

lay it in the bed thats what i do with mine when i have one

Tys 4x4 FTW 02-19-2009 12:40 AM

i want something that is appealing to the eyes as well.

Roddy 02-19-2009 02:45 AM

I've seen one before. Took up most of the bed. Absolutly gay imo

Gearhead61 02-19-2009 06:57 AM

33s will fit under the bed and between the framerails. You can use the stock location.

Fx4wannabe01 02-19-2009 07:01 AM

bed mounted spare = less mpgs....just so you know. its all about airflow....and that angled spare i had in the bed for a while disrupted that airflow.

If youve got a toolbox, theres like absolutely no bed room.

98liftedranger 02-19-2009 07:47 AM

Search! There are threads on this. Or type it into google. a 6 foot bed is a 6 foot bed is a 6 foot bed.

God,Country,FORD 02-19-2009 07:58 AM

wow you guys suck at answering questions... Check out this link..

rat-cage.com

The MOST useful bed-mounted spare tire carrier out there IMO..

theres some pics on there site

Downey 02-19-2009 09:15 AM

^^^^ agree that is the most pointless thing i have ever seen takes up way to much bed space then again not everyone uses there bed like i do

Tys 4x4 FTW 02-19-2009 09:17 AM

yeah i really hardly use my bed. and the rat cage is nice, but a little too pricey for my liking.

and MPG's really aren't a big deal to me. im sure the difference has to be pretty small.

Downey 02-19-2009 09:19 AM

i would just lay it in the bed so that if you need your bed just take it out. its not like the tire is going to slide around

RangerJustin 02-19-2009 09:24 AM

You are only running 31s, just tuck in the stock spare carrier

Fx4wannabe01 02-19-2009 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by Downey (Post 1219357)
i would just lay it in the bed so that if you need your bed just take it out. its not like the tire is going to slide around

tires DO slide around...




THUS, the OP's topic of something to hold the spare down and prevent it from sliding around.


Me, i'm going to eventually flip the factory crank/winch over so that the tire is held to the bed floor instead of the frame.

04blackedge 02-19-2009 09:29 AM

Yeah thats what I was about to say, flip the stock crank.

Fx4wannabe01 02-19-2009 09:32 AM

BUT...with a bodylift, i'll need to figure something out....maybe cut a hole behind the rear lisence plate...that way i'd actually be able to use the stock crank.

stRanger 02-19-2009 09:50 AM

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Well here is a pic for reference.. It's a 37" tire, but like mentioned NO bed room, but I have no other option for mounting a spare.

It's an angled mount, no clue who the maker is, bought it second hand for 25 bucks..

Attachment 173229

Tys 4x4 FTW 02-19-2009 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by RangerJustin (Post 1219362)
You are only running 31s, just tuck in the stock spare carrier

lol not after this weekend i'm not. i original post says 33's. :biglaugh:

Tys 4x4 FTW 02-19-2009 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by stRanger (Post 1219390)
Well here is a pic for reference.. It's a 37" tire, but like mentioned NO bed room, but I have no other option for mounting a spare.

It's an angled mount, no clue who the maker is, bought it second hand for 25 bucks..

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...o/IMG_0404.jpg

thats kind of what im looking for. i dont really need the bed space. i hardly put stuff in it. all i do with the truck is tow, when im home in vegas, which i am not right now. so no problems!

Lazler 02-19-2009 10:09 AM

if u still like to use ur bed this is probably ur best bet:

http://www.tiregate.com/

Look at the PR Series.

Tys 4x4 FTW 02-19-2009 10:14 AM

yeah i saw those too, really nice, but pretty expensive. i could have my local fab shop build one for way cheaper, and i might... but i need a front bumper built first

then there's this
http://www.tiregate.com/bed_mount_0.shtml

i think i could maybe mount that sideways on the side of the bed...

stRanger 02-19-2009 10:32 AM

Flat mount is the way to go, I would of went that way BUT this one was cheaper (used). But I wouldn't mount it on the side of the bed (tire standing up), it would make a HORRIBLE blind spot i would think! mount it down out of the way and out of other peoples eye sight!

Lazler 02-19-2009 10:33 AM

^^ i'm getting one of the tailgate ones ;) lol

buckgnarly 02-19-2009 10:38 AM

My old solution....Griggs has it now. Attached ot the tool box, could hold 31-35", Hi Lift locked to it. Take off all the stuff and the cover worked.


http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_i...0041_large.jpg

redranger4.0 02-19-2009 10:40 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8-0888_IMG.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...8-0889_IMG.jpg

Tys 4x4 FTW 02-19-2009 10:43 AM

nice i like both of those. was the one on the tool box a one off?


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