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CRRoy71 · 03-30-2003, 01:27 AM

Anyone know where I can get one to go on the back of my Blazer? Mine is in the cargo area now, and when I install a roll bar it will not fit. So I would like to put it on the back.

twistedmetal · 03-30-2003, 01:54 AM

This may work if you fabricate your own brackets

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6766
Hope i helped

CRRoy71 · 03-30-2003, 03:13 PM

ttt

ToonMan · 03-30-2003, 10:43 PM

I got the one for my Blazer from JC Whitney. Just don't hang too big of tire on it!!! I had a 33x12.50 on mine with a gas can and after a few years the body started breaking out. Be careful!!
Rob

gldevall · 03-30-2003, 11:05 PM

I feel a Cadillac Seville would look good. Mold a carrier into the rear gate!! LOL

Mike76251 · 03-30-2003, 11:29 PM

One more thing to consider when hanging a tire off the back is that tires left in the sun last half as long as those fully covered.
The UV radiation tears them up quick.

I found that out in kinda a funny way one day after putting a class V hitch on my truck and just throwing the spare in the bed.

I was walking through the yard one sunny summer day when I heard a funny creaking noise coming from my truck.
I was busy at the time and didn't think too much about it.
About a half hour later I heard a LOUD boom coming from the truck.
I rushed out thinking the truck had blown a gas tank or something only to find the tire shredded all over my bed.

I got busy the next day and built a new bracket to locate the tire back under the rear.

That was six years ago and that tire is still there and holding pressure.

For those that don't know: When you put a large hitch on our trucks, the factory spare bracket will no longer work.

CRRoy71 · 03-31-2003, 12:23 AM

Quote: One more thing to consider when hanging a tire off the back is that tires left in the sun last half as long as those fully covered.
The UV radiation tears them up quick.

That is something to consider.
What other options do I have besides laying in the cargo area?
Can it be mounted under the blazer like a truck?

Mike76251 · 03-31-2003, 01:02 AM

Chris,
You can hang it off the back like you planned but be sure you get a cover for the tire when you do.
This will really help make it last.
I would try for a hard shell cover over one of the cheapee slip-ons as these tend to blow off real easy.
I think JC Whitney has the van-type hard shell covers.
If I remember right, you can't use a tire under your bumper because the gas tank gets in the way.
Look and see if you have a tank between the frame rails.
If you do then there is no room for a tire.

03-30-2003, 01:27 AM	#1
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Rear spare tire carrier Anyone know where I can get one to go on the back of my Blazer? Mine is in the cargo area now, and when I install a roll bar it will not fit. So I would like to put it on the back. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

03-30-2003, 01:54 AM	#2
twistedmetal Take it to the limit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	This may work if you fabricate your own brackets http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6766 Hope i helped __________________ 1995 GMC SLE Ext cab 4X4 Z-71 loaded daily driver 87 k25 Fully Loaded inc captain buckets and console,12" susp lift,3" body lift 42"swampers 66 Cutlass 2dr hardtop currently undergoing frame off 55 chev 2dr hardtop awaiting attention 85 Chev silverado 1/2 ton loaded,daily driver(stolen) 80 chev silverado 1/2 ton farm truck 87 S-jimmy V-8,lowered ,Parting out 49 Chev 1/2 parting out parting numerous 73-80 chev trucks 01 Polaris edge X (highly modified) 58 NSU Prima scooter awaiting total restoration

03-30-2003, 03:13 PM	#3
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	ttt __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

03-30-2003, 10:43 PM	#4
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	I got the one for my Blazer from JC Whitney. Just don't hang too big of tire on it!!! I had a 33x12.50 on mine with a gas can and after a few years the body started breaking out. Be careful!! Rob __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90

03-30-2003, 11:05 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I feel a Cadillac Seville would look good. Mold a carrier into the rear gate!! LOL __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-30-2003, 11:29 PM	#6
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	One more thing to consider when hanging a tire off the back is that tires left in the sun last half as long as those fully covered. The UV radiation tears them up quick. I found that out in kinda a funny way one day after putting a class V hitch on my truck and just throwing the spare in the bed. I was walking through the yard one sunny summer day when I heard a funny creaking noise coming from my truck. I was busy at the time and didn't think too much about it. About a half hour later I heard a LOUD boom coming from the truck. I rushed out thinking the truck had blown a gas tank or something only to find the tire shredded all over my bed. I got busy the next day and built a new bracket to locate the tire back under the rear. That was six years ago and that tire is still there and holding pressure. For those that don't know: When you put a large hitch on our trucks, the factory spare bracket will no longer work.

03-31-2003, 12:23 AM	#7
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Quote: One more thing to consider when hanging a tire off the back is that tires left in the sun last half as long as those fully covered. The UV radiation tears them up quick. That is something to consider. What other options do I have besides laying in the cargo area? Can it be mounted under the blazer like a truck? __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

03-31-2003, 01:02 AM	#8
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	Chris, You can hang it off the back like you planned but be sure you get a cover for the tire when you do. This will really help make it last. I would try for a hard shell cover over one of the cheapee slip-ons as these tend to blow off real easy. I think JC Whitney has the van-type hard shell covers. If I remember right, you can't use a tire under your bumper because the gas tank gets in the way. Look and see if you have a tank between the frame rails. If you do then there is no room for a tire.



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