Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jack15T · 07-10-2018, 12:09 PM

Hi Folks, I want to convert my 71 K20 to EFI. The in the tank pump doesn't play well with the behind the seat fuel tank. Does anybody know of a swing out carrier for the spare tire that will work on the back of the bed. I would rather not have the spare tire in the bed and would like to relocate the tank to the rear of the truck. Thanks, Jack

**tmontg01** · 07-10-2018, 01:02 PM

I'm thinking if you find one off a Blazer that should work. Never thought about using one of those for a truck but like the idea

Jack15T · 07-10-2018, 01:08 PM

Unfortunately the attach points for the Blazer don't work with the rear of the K20. Rockhard makes a rear bumper tire carrier that I have on my CJ. I see they are now making one for the Bronco. I am going to look into the dimensions. Maybe I can adapt the Bronco mount to fir my frame rails.
Thanks for the suggestion though.

57taskforce · 07-10-2018, 06:06 PM

You could always run an in-line fuel pump and keep the factory tank if it’s strictly about getting the efi to work.

Jack15T · 07-10-2018, 06:25 PM

I have considered that and tried it on my CJ7. I was using an Atomic EFI and it didn't like the external pump. I went with an in the tank pump and haven't had any issues since. Thanks for the suggestion.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-10-2018, 09:55 PM

Oldie

**special-K** · 07-11-2018, 12:12 AM

Make a real steel rear bumper and mount the swing-away up off of that. Keep off the body with your mount. It will need a catch, but you could maybe rig something off the bumper.

Jack15T · 07-11-2018, 06:55 AM

Hi Trevor, That seems like the best route so far. I think I can buy the post and pivot and upper tire carrier and attach it to my step bumper and frame with a little bracing. Thanks, Jack

Jack15T · 07-11-2018, 06:57 AM

Actually the previous post was meant for Special-K. Trevor, do you have another picture that isn't quite as dark? The shadow blocks out your tire carrier. Thanks, Jack

waco · 07-11-2018, 08:00 PM

Check out extreme off road on power block. This was in the last 6 months.They built a complete bumper with swing out tire carrier from scratch with pretty good detail for a Scout.

Andy

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-11-2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack15T

Actually the previous post was meant for Special-K. Trevor, do you have another picture that isn't quite as dark? The shadow blocks out your tire carrier. Thanks, Jack

Sorry Jack, that wasn't one of my rides.

**special-K** · 07-12-2018, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack15T

Actually the previous post was meant for Special-K. Trevor, do you have another picture that isn't quite as dark? The shadow blocks out your tire carrier. Thanks, Jack

That's ok. Trevor is a nice name and it starts with a T. Back in HS my coach called me Tony. I never corrected him, I knew who he meant. I figure he might have had it wrong at first, or he just wanted to give me that name. But that's what he called me for two years. I just went out there and did my best and the rest of the team wondered who Tony was.

Jack15T · 07-12-2018, 08:32 AM

Great story!

07-10-2018, 12:09 PM	#1
Jack15T Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Hi Folks, I want to convert my 71 K20 to EFI. The in the tank pump doesn't play well with the behind the seat fuel tank. Does anybody know of a swing out carrier for the spare tire that will work on the back of the bed. I would rather not have the spare tire in the bed and would like to relocate the tank to the rear of the truck. Thanks, Jack

07-10-2018, 01:02 PM	#2
tmontg01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 398	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup I'm thinking if you find one off a Blazer that should work. Never thought about using one of those for a truck but like the idea __________________ 1968 C10 SWB 400SBC with VN327 20's 1972 K5 Blazer 383SBC 2011 Cadillac CTSV

07-10-2018, 01:08 PM	#3
Jack15T Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Unfortunately the attach points for the Blazer don't work with the rear of the K20. Rockhard makes a rear bumper tire carrier that I have on my CJ. I see they are now making one for the Bronco. I am going to look into the dimensions. Maybe I can adapt the Bronco mount to fir my frame rails. Thanks for the suggestion though.

07-10-2018, 06:06 PM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup You could always run an in-line fuel pump and keep the factory tank if it’s strictly about getting the efi to work. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

07-10-2018, 06:25 PM	#5
Jack15T Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup I have considered that and tried it on my CJ7. I was using an Atomic EFI and it didn't like the external pump. I went with an in the tank pump and haven't had any issues since. Thanks for the suggestion.

07-10-2018, 09:55 PM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Oldie Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-11-2018, 12:12 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Make a real steel rear bumper and mount the swing-away up off of that. Keep off the body with your mount. It will need a catch, but you could maybe rig something off the bumper. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-11-2018 at 07:32 AM.

07-11-2018, 06:55 AM	#8
Jack15T Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Hi Trevor, That seems like the best route so far. I think I can buy the post and pivot and upper tire carrier and attach it to my step bumper and frame with a little bracing. Thanks, Jack

07-11-2018, 06:57 AM	#9
Jack15T Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Actually the previous post was meant for Special-K. Trevor, do you have another picture that isn't quite as dark? The shadow blocks out your tire carrier. Thanks, Jack

07-11-2018, 08:00 PM	#10
waco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: tuolumne,CA Posts: 74	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Check out extreme off road on power block. This was in the last 6 months.They built a complete bumper with swing out tire carrier from scratch with pretty good detail for a Scout. Andy

07-12-2018, 08:32 AM	#13
Jack15T Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: Swing out tire carrier for 1971 K20 pickup Great story!



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