Flat Bed spare tire - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

John Pasinski · 12-09-2009, 07:36 AM

I'm looking for ideas regarding spare tire stowage on, or under my flatbed. Any pictures, locations, or designs would be appreciated. I really don't want to take up space on top of the bed. I'm leaning toward a tractor-trailer type carrier that mounts under the bed. I may have to buy a used unit then cut it down & reweld it to fit my 16" tire. There's a lot of really neat designs out there if you do a google, but as I say the tractor trailer design seems to be the most logical. What are you carrying under your bed?

mrein3 · 12-09-2009, 08:23 AM

Why not just use an original under-bed spare tire carrier? I'm sure the normal used parts guys on the parts boards have tons of them taking up space in their sheds.

Sinister · 12-09-2009, 09:04 AM

X2, I have the repop underbed spare tire carrier from LMC. Works good.

John Pasinski · 12-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Thanks guys, but I don't think the factory bracket will mount under my bed. I've checked that already. I will go out & double check.

low'n slow · 12-09-2009, 02:16 PM

Get a windup model out of a newer truck.

CCCC · 12-09-2009, 03:23 PM

A 16" wheel with normal height tire will stow just fine under 1 ton and 3/4 ton models. Have installed a couple of used OE spare tire racks (cross bars) and also have rigged my own stowage under there.

Side stowage, like on a big trailer, is an interesting idea for a flat bed, and I would like to see such an example. Right now, and until I get it installed underneath, my flat bed spare rides on the front of the deck cabled to the headache rack.

If you drive in a lot of wet/mud/snow/salt and the spare will be under there for long periods, it may be worthwhile to securely wrap it with some tough plastic sheeting to protect from corrosion and accumulation of crud.

Good luck. CCCC

John Pasinski · 12-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Thanks CCCC; That's very encouraging. I really am considering that trailer tire holder. I always tend to gravitate toward the "different" fabrications & designs. Y'know; not the same old thing. I'm going to check out some large truck junkyards just to see if this is possible, and how much for a spare tire holder. Thanks again............

PanelDeland · 12-10-2009, 06:08 PM

I like the late model Idea and would have suggested it.They are easier to get the spare out than the old crossbar type and you dont have to lay in the mud.

byrd · 12-10-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Pasinski

Thanks guys, but I don't think the factory bracket will mount under my bed. I've checked that already. I will go out & double check.

The factory bracket runs thru the top and bottom lip of the drivers side frame rail. If you don't have enough room between the upper part of the frame rail you could just bolt the spare carrier to the bottom, and use a couple od larger washers and a jamb nut to keep it secured.

12-09-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Flat Bed spare tire I'm looking for ideas regarding spare tire stowage on, or under my flatbed. Any pictures, locations, or designs would be appreciated. I really don't want to take up space on top of the bed. I'm leaning toward a tractor-trailer type carrier that mounts under the bed. I may have to buy a used unit then cut it down & reweld it to fit my 16" tire. There's a lot of really neat designs out there if you do a google, but as I say the tractor trailer design seems to be the most logical. What are you carrying under your bed? __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

12-09-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Flat Bed spare tire Why not just use an original under-bed spare tire carrier? I'm sure the normal used parts guys on the parts boards have tons of them taking up space in their sheds. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

12-09-2009, 09:04 AM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Flat Bed spare tire X2, I have the repop underbed spare tire carrier from LMC. Works good. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-09-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Flat Bed spare tire Thanks guys, but I don't think the factory bracket will mount under my bed. I've checked that already. I will go out & double check. __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

12-09-2009, 02:16 PM	#5
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: Flat Bed spare tire Get a windup model out of a newer truck.

12-09-2009, 03:23 PM	#6
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: Flat Bed spare tire A 16" wheel with normal height tire will stow just fine under 1 ton and 3/4 ton models. Have installed a couple of used OE spare tire racks (cross bars) and also have rigged my own stowage under there. Side stowage, like on a big trailer, is an interesting idea for a flat bed, and I would like to see such an example. Right now, and until I get it installed underneath, my flat bed spare rides on the front of the deck cabled to the headache rack. If you drive in a lot of wet/mud/snow/salt and the spare will be under there for long periods, it may be worthwhile to securely wrap it with some tough plastic sheeting to protect from corrosion and accumulation of crud. Good luck. CCCC __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp

12-10-2009, 09:27 AM	#7
John Pasinski Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: orlando Posts: 456	Re: Flat Bed spare tire Thanks CCCC; That's very encouraging. I really am considering that trailer tire holder. I always tend to gravitate toward the "different" fabrications & designs. Y'know; not the same old thing. I'm going to check out some large truck junkyards just to see if this is possible, and how much for a spare tire holder. Thanks again............ __________________ A man's thoughts devise his ways; but it's GOD that directs his steps.

12-10-2009, 06:08 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Flat Bed spare tire I like the late model Idea and would have suggested it.They are easier to get the spare out than the old crossbar type and you dont have to lay in the mud. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.