whose runnin a spare under the truck still? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

knightowl73 · 09-15-2010, 03:58 PM

i cant stand unning wwithout a spare but i no longer want it in my bed, and i dont have the original hardware under the truck still. anyone made their own? ive been to the local pick n pull but no luck. they were all gone.
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-15-2010, 04:00 PM

Mine had the factory glide out rack under the bed when I got it....I really don't like the looks of it so I run with one chained in the bed...I have the glide out sitting around for when I start to miss the looks of it under the bed again......

KAC · 09-15-2010, 09:48 PM

you can mount it on the front grill.

I saw a Roundeye Longbed earlier today like that

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-15-2010, 09:51 PM

When I was going to try to remount my spare under the truck I was looking into the setup off a newer truck. its just a small crane/winch you crank and it lowers and raises the tire while you only crank the handle. they're the simplest way I've ever seen to do it. Check out some newer trucks in the junkyard, usually they have an odd hole drilled in the rear bumper, this is the access to put the handle to work the crane device.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-15-2010, 10:16 PM

i foound plenty of em after C4C in the boneyard.. thats where i got mine

87chevy.com · 09-15-2010, 10:32 PM

A guy at my old job (chevy dealer) he put one of those crane hoist things under the rear of the bed... he also fitted a steering column intermediate shaft that had a u-joint on one end.... anyway, with that shaft and everthing fitted, he could pivot it and not drill any wierd holes.. neat setup. been wanting to do that to mine... just havent pushed myself... to many other things get in the way.

c10sport · 09-15-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

When I was going to try to remount my spare under the truck I was looking into the setup off a newer truck. its just a small crane/winch you crank and it lowers and raises the tire while you only crank the handle. they're the simplest way I've ever seen to do it. Check out some newer trucks in the junkyard, usually they have an odd hole drilled in the rear bumper, this is the access to put the handle to work the crane device.

Ooh, another idea for my truck that I like.

DBLSPRT68 · 09-15-2010, 11:58 PM

I got one of these from an 88-98 truck. I'll be putting it on my truck during the upcoming body swap. Much easier than the ones from our style. Might have to drill a big hole in the bumper or figure out another straight line for the crank.... David

**78 Big10 454** · 09-16-2010, 02:12 AM

I had a "continental kit" made for my spare. It was affixed to the hitch receiver. I've since mounted the spare in the bed.

BigBlocksRule · 09-16-2010, 07:17 AM

As mentioned, the cable lift from newer trucks works great, be sure to get the frame brace since it cradles the tire and makes for a nice, tight fit.
The old POS swing-out system was terrible, I always junked mine after the first time I needed the spare, then chained it down in the bed after that. I only had to retrieve my spare one time in the mud to make that decision

Slonaker · 09-16-2010, 11:04 AM

I still have the spare mounted under the bed. I had to trim the threaded rod since it kept hitting the road when I would turn into parking lots.

Slonaker

87GMCChris · 09-16-2010, 07:38 PM

This is probally why my spare was in the bed when i bought it, lol. Does anybody have pics on what its suppoed to look like or how it functions? Never seen one under the truck from around here, I never had the oppertunity to see them before they all got ditched.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-16-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 87GMCChris

This is probally why my spare was in the bed when i bought it, lol. Does anybody have pics on what its suppoed to look like or how it functions? Never seen one under the truck from around here, I never had the oppertunity to see them before they all got ditched.

I can help......I don't have any pics of mine when it was in but I have a link to a thread that has good pics...give me a few hours till I get home and ill post it
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knightowl73 · 09-16-2010, 08:18 PM

yeah im gonna find one of the cable ones off the the newer trucks like evryone else. thanks for the tip to get the brace it mounts to. does it unbolt on 88-up?
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HOGDADDY · 09-16-2010, 08:53 PM

I use the spare under bed but when I put the tow hitch on had to move the threaded rod to the other hole and I believe other end too. There are xtra holes underneath for some reason.

Btw I have an xtra threaded rod/nut thing if you are interested,

THE "10" SILVERADO · 09-16-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

I can help......I don't have any pics of mine when it was in but I have a link to a thread that has good pics...give me a few hours till I get home and ill post it
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Here is the link I was talking about...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294713

chrismoore701 · 09-17-2010, 12:38 PM

What is the best way to mount a newer crank style? I snagged one from work that needs little work. There is a small cross brace where I would hang it, but I am not sure this is strong enough to hold the tire. any tips

09-15-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	whose runnin a spare under the truck still? i cant stand unning wwithout a spare but i no longer want it in my bed, and i dont have the original hardware under the truck still. anyone made their own? ive been to the local pick n pull but no luck. they were all gone. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

09-15-2010, 04:00 PM	#2
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? Mine had the factory glide out rack under the bed when I got it....I really don't like the looks of it so I run with one chained in the bed...I have the glide out sitting around for when I start to miss the looks of it under the bed again...... __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9 Last edited by THE "10" SILVERADO; 09-15-2010 at 05:00 PM.

09-15-2010, 09:48 PM	#3
KAC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 102	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? you can mount it on the front grill. I saw a Roundeye Longbed earlier today like that __________________ 1974 Chevy Shortbed Stepside 1985 Chevy SWB <--- My Donor Truck 1991 Ford F-150 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan My Photo Album '74 Round Eye Stepside Project

09-15-2010, 09:51 PM	#4
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? When I was going to try to remount my spare under the truck I was looking into the setup off a newer truck. its just a small crane/winch you crank and it lowers and raises the tire while you only crank the handle. they're the simplest way I've ever seen to do it. Check out some newer trucks in the junkyard, usually they have an odd hole drilled in the rear bumper, this is the access to put the handle to work the crane device.

09-15-2010, 10:16 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,287	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? i foound plenty of em after C4C in the boneyard.. thats where i got mine __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-15-2010, 10:32 PM	#6
87chevy.com BMW & ASE Master Certified Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,262	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? A guy at my old job (chevy dealer) he put one of those crane hoist things under the rear of the bed... he also fitted a steering column intermediate shaft that had a u-joint on one end.... anyway, with that shaft and everthing fitted, he could pivot it and not drill any wierd holes.. neat setup. been wanting to do that to mine... just havent pushed myself... to many other things get in the way. __________________ 1987 Silverado - L83 5.3 w/ 6L80e ,A/C,P/W,P/L,TILT, HID projectors, Wilwood C-10 Pro Spindles w/ 2018 silverado front brakes & C-5 Corvette Rear Disc Brakes 1999 BMW 528i - 5.7 LS1 w/ 4l60e, Ford 8.8 IRS w31 spline posi & FX-r projector retrofit New project: 2006 BMW x5 6cyl AWD to L83 6l80e 4wd to 2WD / RWD A poor man buy's it twice finally got my domain name back, 87chevy.com.... site rework in progress

09-15-2010, 11:58 PM	#8
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? I got one of these from an 88-98 truck. I'll be putting it on my truck during the upcoming body swap. Much easier than the ones from our style. Might have to drill a big hole in the bumper or figure out another straight line for the crank.... David __________________ 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

09-16-2010, 02:12 AM	#9
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? I had a "continental kit" made for my spare. It was affixed to the hitch receiver. I've since mounted the spare in the bed.

09-16-2010, 07:17 AM	#10
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? As mentioned, the cable lift from newer trucks works great, be sure to get the frame brace since it cradles the tire and makes for a nice, tight fit. The old POS swing-out system was terrible, I always junked mine after the first time I needed the spare, then chained it down in the bed after that. I only had to retrieve my spare one time in the mud to make that decision

09-16-2010, 11:04 AM	#11
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? I still have the spare mounted under the bed. I had to trim the threaded rod since it kept hitting the road when I would turn into parking lots. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

09-16-2010, 07:38 PM	#12
87GMCChris Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, Ontairio Posts: 163	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? This is probally why my spare was in the bed when i bought it, lol. Does anybody have pics on what its suppoed to look like or how it functions? Never seen one under the truck from around here, I never had the oppertunity to see them before they all got ditched. __________________ 1987 GMC Wrangler - 305TBI/TH400/Duals 1968 Camaro - Resto 2010 Ranger I only drive truck 6 months a year... Dam Canadian winters.

09-16-2010, 08:18 PM	#14
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? yeah im gonna find one of the cable ones off the the newer trucks like evryone else. thanks for the tip to get the brace it mounts to. does it unbolt on 88-up? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

09-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#15
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? I use the spare under bed but when I put the tow hitch on had to move the threaded rod to the other hole and I believe other end too. There are xtra holes underneath for some reason. Btw I have an xtra threaded rod/nut thing if you are interested,

09-17-2010, 12:38 PM	#17
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,321	Re: whose runnin a spare under the truck still? What is the best way to mount a newer crank style? I snagged one from work that needs little work. There is a small cross brace where I would hang it, but I am not sure this is strong enough to hold the tire. any tips __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE



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