Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
 

Is there any way to get rid of the cab tank and still carry a spare? I don't care if it's a full size spare or not. Just something to get me home.

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I've thought about putting a donut spare behind the seat. Not sure how to fasten it down so it doesn't roll around back there.

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Sure! Just throw it in your bed, easy-peasy.

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If you have a five bolt, grab a donut and mounting hardware from a 91-96 Caprice/Roadmaster. 5x5 bolt pattern. Don't run it on the rear if you have posi.

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Why delete the cab tank D: That is one of my fav features of the truck.

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I'm going to put a rear mount tank in mine and was thinking donut spare behind seat. Thanks for the info on which car the right donut is in.

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50% of the problem was solved many years ago by the auto industry.

The other 50% is routinely solved by members here by moving the tank to under the bed or a fuel cell at the head of the bed.

Here is a pic of the hidden spare.

Hidden under a cover. :lol:

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/...ps314d50ef.jpg

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I suspect you aren't a stepside guy, so yes, you have a challenge.

How about a custom-made fuel tank, which surrounds the driveshaft forward of the rear axle. This would give you more security from a rear ending and allow easy access to your spare which will be close the the rear bumper and "hidden" under the bed.

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I heard that a donut from an Astro van will fit as well.

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It's a idea I have

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Get AAA. Call if you have a flat or breakdown.

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Would a donut fit next to the frame in front of the wheel well? You'd have to fabricate a bracket, but it might work.

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where do you put it? That is the question. I can't see any tire fitting behind the seat where the tank that took the spare's space was.

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That's what a friend of mine does. Granted he has waited 45 minutes for a wrecker to arrive while I have had 5 flats over the course of 25 years and none took me longer than 10 minutes to change.

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Not a bad idea! Doesn't extend past your wheel well and doesn't stand taller than you beside. :bann:

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...as the OP... What I was looking for was to free up room in the cab. I'd rather have speakers back there than a gas tank or a tire.

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That's a full size tire and it can fit under the lip of the bed but doesn't stick out the bottom. Totally hidden from the passenger side view and a tonneau cover can still go over it. This still may happen this winter on mine.

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PRICELESS Comment ;);)

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How about move the fuel tank to where more modern trucks have theres, an then keep the spare stock.

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If the shaft breaks, it could go boom :devil:

How about what Yugo did in 1985? :lol:

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No guts, no glory. :)

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You fab guys could fabricate a cup-shaped holder for this spare tire, one that allowed water to drain out the bottom. I think Suburbans had something like that, to hold the spare in the back of the vehicle.

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That's funny. I don't know if I would trust a tire that I baked several hundred times.

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Why would your tire be "baked?" Are you talking about if put behind the seat?

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I think by "baked" he means getting the tire hot in the engine compartment over and over gain. In reference to the YUGO picture.