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Racmad2019 · 11-20-2017, 01:35 PM

I'm working on my 73 3/4 ton. Need to know where the spare tire goes---Driver side bed or under carraige behind differential When I bought it; the spare tire was loose in the bed. I want to install it where it was originally placed. Name: Envy.JPG
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DBLSPRT68 · 11-20-2017, 01:52 PM

It's a matter of choice. The factory mostly put them under the bed, behind the axel. You could get a bed mounted bracket (dealer installed??) for the bed. There would be holes in the bed and upper rail, for one of those. I like the under bed mount better.

tucsonjwt · 11-20-2017, 02:16 PM

The spare belongs under the bed in front of the rear axle. You can get most of the parts from LMC, or you might get lucky and find the apparatus in a junkyard. Most people remove the spare in order to accommodate a receiver hitch. If you move the left side support bolt forward about an inch or so you can still get the spare in that location but it will be tight. If you use an aftermarket monster tire for a spare it will not work.

Keith Seymore · 11-20-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

It's a matter of choice. The factory mostly put them under the bed, behind the axel. You could get a bed mounted bracket (dealer installed??) for the bed. There would be holes in the bed and upper rail, for one of those. I like the under bed mount better.

Bed mounted spare was optional, RPO P13.

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cadillac_al · 11-20-2017, 04:28 PM

The bed mount looked more macho with a gnarly 750-16 tire. I always figured it might even help in a rollover to give a little extra support to the drivers side cab. I wish I had a good pic of mine. My bed is full of junk at the moment.

11-20-2017, 01:35 PM	#1
Racmad2019 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 24	Spare Tire Mount for 1973 GMC 2500 3/4 ton I'm working on my 73 3/4 ton. Need to know where the spare tire goes---Driver side bed or under carraige behind differential When I bought it; the spare tire was loose in the bed. I want to install it where it was originally placed.

11-20-2017, 01:52 PM	#2
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Spare Tire Mount for 1973 GMC 2500 3/4 ton It's a matter of choice. The factory mostly put them under the bed, behind the axel. You could get a bed mounted bracket (dealer installed??) for the bed. There would be holes in the bed and upper rail, for one of those. I like the under bed mount better. __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

11-20-2017, 02:16 PM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Spare Tire Mount for 1973 GMC 2500 3/4 ton The spare belongs under the bed in front of the rear axle. You can get most of the parts from LMC, or you might get lucky and find the apparatus in a junkyard. Most people remove the spare in order to accommodate a receiver hitch. If you move the left side support bolt forward about an inch or so you can still get the spare in that location but it will be tight. If you use an aftermarket monster tire for a spare it will not work.

11-20-2017, 04:28 PM	#5
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,375	Re: Spare Tire Mount for 1973 GMC 2500 3/4 ton The bed mount looked more macho with a gnarly 750-16 tire. I always figured it might even help in a rollover to give a little extra support to the drivers side cab. I wish I had a good pic of mine. My bed is full of junk at the moment. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10



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