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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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
Sure! Just throw it in your bed, easy-peasy.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
Why delete the cab tank D: That is one of my fav features of the truck.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
I heard that a donut from an Astro van will fit as well.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
It's a idea I have
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
Get AAA. Call if you have a flat or breakdown.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
...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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
How about move the fuel tank to where more modern trucks have theres, an then keep the spare stock.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
No guts, no glory.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
That's funny. I don't know if I would trust a tire that I baked several hundred times.
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Re: Hidden spare + no cab tank + 20 gallon capacity = reality?
I think by "baked" he means getting the tire hot in the engine compartment over and over gain. In reference to the YUGO picture.
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