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cochino12 · 06-20-2004, 09:22 PM

I was curios if anyone carries a spare tire with them. I thought I would be able to fit one in the back of the K5 but It looks like its going to be about an inch to big. Any Ideas other than a roof rack to keep a 35" spare?

SanitysBane · 06-20-2004, 11:25 PM

i don't keep a spare, but i do keep jumper cables, 1 gallon of water, quart of water and ATF and a towel.

gchemist · 06-21-2004, 01:17 AM

1 spare
1 floor jack
1 quart of oil
1 quart of tranny oil
1 floor mat (bed mat actually)
1 tool box (when going out of town only)

plumbcut · 06-21-2004, 01:19 AM

I dont carry a spare but as for carrying your 35" spare, you could air it down and keep a 12v air compressor onboard at all times.. those compressors are pretty cheap and come in handy if youre deep in the woods or desert or something... That, and a can of Ether starting fluid to re-seat a popped bead..

plumbcut

Grim Reaper · 06-21-2004, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

I was curios if anyone carries a spare tire with them. I thought I would be able to fit one in the back of the K5 but It looks like its going to be about an inch to big. Any Ideas other than a roof rack to keep a 35" spare?

Get a cheap 12v compressor. Then let the air out of the spare and it will fit.

MylilBowTie · 06-21-2004, 06:01 PM

Dont go to crazy with the starting fluid, I have seen them jump pretty high 4-5ft. Run a line around the inside of the tire, then a line over the sidewall and down the ground away from the tire. Lite the part farthest away from the tire.

The Dude · 06-21-2004, 07:26 PM

i dont carry a spare either

Tom · 06-21-2004, 10:53 PM

no spare here. Do have a backpack with fire exstingisher, plyers, 1qt tranny fluid, 1qt motor oil, 1 bottle brake fluid, 1 bottle power steerings, electrical tape, super glue, tire pressure gauge, .25 auto pistol, a one size fits all socket wrench, jumper cables, a work light that takes power from the car battery and a tow strap. O yeah and a can of diet coke. Need to be prepared

I keep my spare at home. If I need it I call someone.

**N2TRUX** · 06-21-2004, 11:08 PM

The spare rack is long gone on my 77. When I travel I carry a spare laying in the bed. I still haven't checked to see if it will clear my caliper though...

1985K10 · 06-21-2004, 11:15 PM

I used to...now i just got a 6D mag light and a roll of electrical tape!

Dirty Dan · 06-22-2004, 02:19 AM

All I carry is a fire ext. I figure if something happens to my truck, I'll walk. I need to lose some weight.

C-10volvo · 06-22-2004, 02:36 AM

i have my aaa card. if i go on a long trip i will throw it in the bed, but my new tires are run flats

DivineFord · 06-22-2004, 09:02 AM

If you don't have a spare buy a can of fix a flat and throw it under your seat. Takes up very liitle space and works better than a sharp stick.

matt

80BIG10 · 06-22-2004, 09:09 AM

I have my spare in the bed...but doubt if it has air. I do carry a can of fix-a-flat, tarp, oil, WD40, rope, bungy cords, frisbee, shop rags, plastic cups, funnel and water proof matches all in a crate in the tool box.

rockman20 · 06-22-2004, 09:44 AM

I carry a spare under my bed. Had to modify the location from stock due to my hitch being in the way, but I managed to squeeze it in there. Also remember that when mounting a spare under a pickup, mount it so that the valve is facing out! Makes it a lot easier to check the air pressure in it to make sure that it would be ready if you need it!

Mudder · 06-22-2004, 12:51 PM

I always carry extra socks............ I hate to have wet socks! I have AAA. I carry enough stuff, that I could probably rebuild a truck, in my tool box. It is stuffed with tools, water, oil, tranny fluid, a chain, tow strap, crow bar, etc. I also have a kit to plug tires if needed.

Tom · 06-22-2004, 02:18 PM

fix a flat is such a crock, I don't fall for that stuff anymore. Tried it on a tire for my 78, now the tire is still flat and the valve is sealed shut from the fix a flat.

SanitysBane · 06-22-2004, 02:27 PM

project #2 for me this week is to make me my custom spare tire mount. my truck didn't come with anything so im starting from stratch.

MylilBowTie · 06-23-2004, 03:05 AM

I wouldn't carrying the fixaflat in the cab. With hot temperatures it can explode open and the fumes are very toxic to breath. I wouldn't want to take the risk of carrying it in the cab.

Destructo · 06-23-2004, 10:01 AM

ORD Sells a bumper for K5s I believe that has a swing out spare tire carrier on it, you may could build something similar and put the tire on the outside. I wouldn't put it up on top because it will only add weight to the top of your truck and increase the center of gravity, good idea to keep stuff like that low as possible.

06-20-2004, 09:22 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	who carries a spare? I was curios if anyone carries a spare tire with them. I thought I would be able to fit one in the back of the K5 but It looks like its going to be about an inch to big. Any Ideas other than a roof rack to keep a 35" spare? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-21-2004, 01:17 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	1 spare 1 floor jack 1 quart of oil 1 quart of tranny oil 1 floor mat (bed mat actually) 1 tool box (when going out of town only) __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-21-2004, 06:01 PM	#6
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Dont go to crazy with the starting fluid, I have seen them jump pretty high 4-5ft. Run a line around the inside of the tire, then a line over the sidewall and down the ground away from the tire. Lite the part farthest away from the tire. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

06-21-2004, 10:53 PM	#8
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	no spare here. Do have a backpack with fire exstingisher, plyers, 1qt tranny fluid, 1qt motor oil, 1 bottle brake fluid, 1 bottle power steerings, electrical tape, super glue, tire pressure gauge, .25 auto pistol, a one size fits all socket wrench, jumper cables, a work light that takes power from the car battery and a tow strap. O yeah and a can of diet coke. Need to be prepared I keep my spare at home. If I need it I call someone. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-21-2004, 11:15 PM	#10
1985K10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 315	I used to...now i just got a 6D mag light and a roll of electrical tape! __________________ Anthony 07 Tahoe LT 70 Chevelle 450HP 383-TH400 77 GMC Royal Sierra~Resto in progress~

06-20-2004, 11:25 PM	#2
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i don't keep a spare, but i do keep jumper cables, 1 gallon of water, quart of water and ATF and a towel. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-21-2004, 01:19 AM	#4
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	I dont carry a spare but as for carrying your 35" spare, you could air it down and keep a 12v air compressor onboard at all times.. those compressors are pretty cheap and come in handy if youre deep in the woods or desert or something... That, and a can of Ether starting fluid to re-seat a popped bead.. plumbcut

06-21-2004, 07:26 PM	#7
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	i dont carry a spare either

06-21-2004, 11:08 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	The spare rack is long gone on my 77. When I travel I carry a spare laying in the bed. I still haven't checked to see if it will clear my caliper though...

06-22-2004, 02:19 AM	#11
Dirty Dan Oh Look Out! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: M'boro TN, Posts: 505	All I carry is a fire ext. I figure if something happens to my truck, I'll walk. I need to lose some weight. __________________ Dan's Webshots "I have a lot of growing up to do... I realized that the other day inside my fort" - Zack Galifianakis. Last edited by Dirty Dan; 06-22-2004 at 02:26 AM.

06-22-2004, 02:36 AM	#12
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	i have my aaa card. if i go on a long trip i will throw it in the bed, but my new tires are run flats __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

06-22-2004, 09:02 AM	#13
DivineFord My Name Is Mudd Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangor, Maine Posts: 101	If you don't have a spare buy a can of fix a flat and throw it under your seat. Takes up very liitle space and works better than a sharp stick. matt

06-22-2004, 09:09 AM	#14
80BIG10 3 lefts make a right Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 150	I have my spare in the bed...but doubt if it has air. I do carry a can of fix-a-flat, tarp, oil, WD40, rope, bungy cords, frisbee, shop rags, plastic cups, funnel and water proof matches all in a crate in the tool box.

06-22-2004, 09:44 AM	#15
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	I carry a spare under my bed. Had to modify the location from stock due to my hitch being in the way, but I managed to squeeze it in there. Also remember that when mounting a spare under a pickup, mount it so that the valve is facing out! Makes it a lot easier to check the air pressure in it to make sure that it would be ready if you need it! __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal

06-22-2004, 12:51 PM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I always carry extra socks............ I hate to have wet socks! I have AAA. I carry enough stuff, that I could probably rebuild a truck, in my tool box. It is stuffed with tools, water, oil, tranny fluid, a chain, tow strap, crow bar, etc. I also have a kit to plug tires if needed.



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06-22-2004, 02:18 PM	#17
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	fix a flat is such a crock, I don't fall for that stuff anymore. Tried it on a tire for my 78, now the tire is still flat and the valve is sealed shut from the fix a flat. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

06-22-2004, 02:27 PM	#18
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	project #2 for me this week is to make me my custom spare tire mount. my truck didn't come with anything so im starting from stratch. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-23-2004, 03:05 AM	#19
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	I wouldn't carrying the fixaflat in the cab. With hot temperatures it can explode open and the fumes are very toxic to breath. I wouldn't want to take the risk of carrying it in the cab. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

06-23-2004, 10:01 AM	#20
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	ORD Sells a bumper for K5s I believe that has a swing out spare tire carrier on it, you may could build something similar and put the tire on the outside. I wouldn't put it up on top because it will only add weight to the top of your truck and increase the center of gravity, good idea to keep stuff like that low as possible. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle. Last edited by Destructo; 06-23-2004 at 10:04 AM.

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