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*Stitch* · 12-09-2008, 12:42 AM

is there some way that a spare tire winch like on the 88-98 body style trucks could be mounted up under the bottom of the bed in the back where the stock carrier would be...has anyone done this...it seems like there is an abundance of them...and it would seem easier to me to winch the tire up...I don't know how hard it is to get the tire in the stock carrier, but I know in my Tahoe it has one of the winches and it rocks...very easy operation...what's yalls thoughts on this...here's a thread with pics so you know what I'm talking about...

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=318013

Chuck.

dswancutt · 12-09-2008, 12:51 AM

I can sum putting a spare tire on the carrier in one word..... IT SUCKS. You pretty much have to manhandle it to get it up. Using a later model winch to host the tire up and then securing it with the carrier would be sweet. I don't see why it could not be done.

*Stitch* · 12-09-2008, 12:57 AM

the great thing and the winch is you don't have to secure it...the winch does all the work...at least that's the way it is on my Tahoe...once the tire is up and tight, it doesn't move...

Chuck.

rod86 · 12-09-2008, 05:20 AM

, mounting a winch under there wouldnt be that hardjust bolt or weld a piece of bar under there and bolt winch to it... take a lil bit of fab work but easy unuff to do..

James McClure · 12-09-2008, 09:15 AM

Make sure the fab work you do is heavy enough to support everything & be able to take dialy beating. Bullet holes? Easier way. Tell girlfriend wedding has to wait, you need parts OR, get caught with neighbors wife by neighbor or girlfriend. Leave tailgate on, run like hell, they'll take care of installing the holes

rod86 · 12-09-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by James McClure

Bullet holes? Easier way. Tell girlfriend wedding has to wait, you need parts OR, get caught with neighbors wife by neighbor or girlfriend. Leave tailgate on, run like hell, they'll take care of installing the holes

well.. ive already told her wedding has to wait - she said yea thats fine... i told her i need parts - she says yep ok get watever you need... ive already been in trouble for foolin with another girl - im still alive... and my neighbour said i can sleep with his wife if i want.... hmmm go figure

12-09-2008, 12:42 AM	#1
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	spare tire carrier alternative is there some way that a spare tire winch like on the 88-98 body style trucks could be mounted up under the bottom of the bed in the back where the stock carrier would be...has anyone done this...it seems like there is an abundance of them...and it would seem easier to me to winch the tire up...I don't know how hard it is to get the tire in the stock carrier, but I know in my Tahoe it has one of the winches and it rocks...very easy operation...what's yalls thoughts on this...here's a thread with pics so you know what I'm talking about... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=318013 Chuck.

12-09-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: spare tire carrier alternative I can sum putting a spare tire on the carrier in one word..... IT SUCKS. You pretty much have to manhandle it to get it up. Using a later model winch to host the tire up and then securing it with the carrier would be sweet. I don't see why it could not be done.

12-09-2008, 12:57 AM	#3
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: spare tire carrier alternative the great thing and the winch is you don't have to secure it...the winch does all the work...at least that's the way it is on my Tahoe...once the tire is up and tight, it doesn't move... Chuck.

12-09-2008, 05:20 AM	#4
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: spare tire carrier alternative , mounting a winch under there wouldnt be that hardjust bolt or weld a piece of bar under there and bolt winch to it... take a lil bit of fab work but easy unuff to do.. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

12-09-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: spare tire carrier alternative Make sure the fab work you do is heavy enough to support everything & be able to take dialy beating. Bullet holes? Easier way. Tell girlfriend wedding has to wait, you need parts OR, get caught with neighbors wife by neighbor or girlfriend. Leave tailgate on, run like hell, they'll take care of installing the holes __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

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