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CG · 07-02-2017, 01:03 PM

I have a really nice in bed spare tire mount and I was searching the threads thinking about if it was something I would ever use. I only have the bracket none of the hardware. I found this picture on one of the threads and I think its a really cool idea. Great way to put a spare in a long bed especially if you have moved your tank. And if a person did a factory type install a lot of people would be none the wiser. Anyone done this on their truck? Upside down wheel well. I think this was a picture someone got off a google image search.

**tjc** · 07-02-2017, 01:06 PM

I have never seen that before, but I really like it.

**Stocker** · 07-02-2017, 01:21 PM

Wouldn't work with my Travel Tanks.... but that's a great idea!

**Boog** · 07-02-2017, 01:27 PM

One of our members just recently did that to his truck and it turned out real good. His may have been mounted up front on the right side.
Metaldoc is his name and his pics are in the "what did you do to your truck today" thread starting at about post #5303 on page 213.

CG · 07-02-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Wouldn't work with my Travel Tanks.... but that's a great idea!

I'm ditching my saddle tanks, but have no plans on moving my tank, so I could hang a spare under the bed. And the size of a spare I would need wouldn't fit in the upside down wheel well anyway. Just thought it was kind of cool.

Burbans have a similar set up. But my panel doesn't, so this may be an idea to use for the panel.

**Stocker** · 07-02-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I..... have no plans on moving my tank, so I could hang a spare under the bed. And the size of a spare I would need wouldn't fit in the upside down wheel well anyway.

If the spare won't fit in the wheel well, it may not fit under the bed either. My old 7.50-16 fit under the bed just fine. I replaced it with a slightly larger 255/85-16 on a skinny GM wheel, and it was a no-go. Too wide, and nearly too tall. I made longer suspenders out of all-thread and now the spare is under the bed again, where the General put it in the first place.

**LockDoc** · 07-02-2017, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I have a really nice in bed spare tire mount and I was searching the threads thinking about if it was something I would ever use. I only have the bracket none of the hardware. I found this picture on one of the threads and I think its a really cool idea. Great way to put a spare in a long bed especially if you have moved your tank. And if a person did a factory type install a lot of people would be none the wiser. Anyone done this on their truck? Upside down wheel well. I think this was a picture someone got off a google image search.

Here are a couple more pictures of that idea....

LockDoc

Spartan · 07-02-2017, 09:18 PM

Check out suburbans. I think it might have been an option in those but I'm not sure. Iirc that's where I first saw this idea...
I like the wheel in the bed.

SuperChief · 07-02-2017, 09:20 PM

If you lose your spare tire location what is a good size donut (emergency spare) to possibly use this idea? what is the latest GM vehicle could one of these come from....?

**LockDoc** · 07-02-2017, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I'm ditching my saddle tanks, but have no plans on moving my tank, so I could hang a spare under the bed. And the size of a spare I would need wouldn't fit in the upside down wheel well anyway. Just thought it was kind of cool.

Burbans have a similar set up. But my panel doesn't, so this may be an idea to use for the panel.

My Panel has a spare tire well just like the suburbans. Looks factory to me....

LockDoc

CG · 07-03-2017, 10:07 AM

Hmmm, that's interesting. Im pretty sure my panel just has a something to mount the spare in the back via one of those metal braces but no hole. I have to run out to the farm today, Ill double check. Might even break down and take a pic =)

Fraud · 07-03-2017, 12:46 PM

I'd definitely be interested in something like this in a shortbed, even if it meant my spare was a skinny space saver off a newer vehicle. I'd be happy for it to run adjacent to the cab too if it didn't fit either side of the factory wheel tubs.

68panelman · 07-04-2017, 09:07 AM

Definitely a good idea. And no, panel trucks didn't get the spare well like burbs did.

**NGN** · 07-04-2017, 10:43 AM

I'm liking that set up it's clean and thinking it would look nice even on both sides of the bed . With the biggest size rims and tires you can put in them , may be more work but for you who have bigger tires and get a flat then you change out the opposite side tire too , then take it slow and get your flat fixed.
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dsy1 · 07-04-2017, 10:53 AM

Suburbans are enclosed so there is no water problem. In an open bed the wheel well would need good drainage and would likely lead to rust problems.

07-02-2017, 01:03 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Good place for a spare. I have a really nice in bed spare tire mount and I was searching the threads thinking about if it was something I would ever use. I only have the bracket none of the hardware. I found this picture on one of the threads and I think its a really cool idea. Great way to put a spare in a long bed especially if you have moved your tank. And if a person did a factory type install a lot of people would be none the wiser. Anyone done this on their truck? Upside down wheel well. I think this was a picture someone got off a google image search. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-02-2017, 01:06 PM	#2
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	Re: Good place for a spare. I have never seen that before, but I really like it. __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

07-02-2017, 01:21 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Good place for a spare. Wouldn't work with my Travel Tanks.... but that's a great idea! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-02-2017, 01:27 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Good place for a spare. One of our members just recently did that to his truck and it turned out real good. His may have been mounted up front on the right side. Metaldoc is his name and his pics are in the "what did you do to your truck today" thread starting at about post #5303 on page 213. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 07-02-2017 at 02:07 PM.

07-02-2017, 09:18 PM	#8
Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: Good place for a spare. Check out suburbans. I think it might have been an option in those but I'm not sure. Iirc that's where I first saw this idea... I like the wheel in the bed. __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

07-02-2017, 09:20 PM	#9
SuperChief Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cadwell, GA Posts: 49	Re: Good place for a spare. If you lose your spare tire location what is a good size donut (emergency spare) to possibly use this idea? what is the latest GM vehicle could one of these come from....?

07-03-2017, 10:07 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: Good place for a spare. Hmmm, that's interesting. Im pretty sure my panel just has a something to mount the spare in the back via one of those metal braces but no hole. I have to run out to the farm today, Ill double check. Might even break down and take a pic =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-03-2017, 12:46 PM	#12
Fraud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 96	Re: Good place for a spare. I'd definitely be interested in something like this in a shortbed, even if it meant my spare was a skinny space saver off a newer vehicle. I'd be happy for it to run adjacent to the cab too if it didn't fit either side of the factory wheel tubs.

07-04-2017, 09:07 AM	#13
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Good place for a spare. Definitely a good idea. And no, panel trucks didn't get the spare well like burbs did.

07-04-2017, 10:43 AM	#14
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 838	Re: Good place for a spare. I'm liking that set up it's clean and thinking it would look nice even on both sides of the bed . With the biggest size rims and tires you can put in them , may be more work but for you who have bigger tires and get a flat then you change out the opposite side tire too , then take it slow and get your flat fixed. Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2017, 10:53 AM	#15
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Re: Good place for a spare. Suburbans are enclosed so there is no water problem. In an open bed the wheel well would need good drainage and would likely lead to rust problems.



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