While in the middle of building my roof rack, I decided to get a full size spare time and stick it under the truck. So in my attempt to get my old and dry rotted spare out from under the truck, I got fed up and decided to make my own. It seems to me that something must be wrong on my runner, as it was near impossible to get the tool into the chain lift mechanism to lower the spare. I have built a couple spare tire carriers for my friend with pickups using some allthread rod and a large nut. So thats the direct I took.









I cut the keeper link off the truck but kept the original mechanism, just in case. Then drilled 4 new holes in the frame to accept the mount plate.





Built a big wingnut and a keeper plate











While buuilding this I found a set of 4 original wheels on craiglist, so I bought them to have 2 full size spares (eventually) and two extra for if I ever build an adventure trailer.





trim, paint and add a lock







Its not the easiest to get on and off, but neither was the chain lift mechanism. Eventually I plan on having a second full size spare on a rear bumper swing out. Research is in progress for that project.

 

i like it

 

Freakin nice man!!

I would suggest you get a lock that has a rubber outter that covers the key hole.

 

So you have to hold the tire up while getting the nut started??? Sounds like a 2 man job just to change a tire....

 

yes....It is not easy. I can do it myself with relative ease. And I figure it should rarely be needed.

 

Looks good but IK if I went with one of those I'd get a flat on a night I was dressed in a Tux and have to go under on my back to get the thing on and off...

of course now I don;t have a spare at all so I'd still be boned but at least my suit would be clean LOL...

 

Nice idea but the all thread is going to snap off where you welded on it eventually.

 

I'd put a chain or somethin on that to hold it in incase the threads actually do break, which to me seems pretty possible..

 

Yeah, need to keep an eye on it. Hoping it doesnt have to last too long....got that rear bumper carrier planned for the fall.

 

that is 1" allthread? if so i think your fine, i have used that stuff alot when fabbing machinery and other weird stuff i built at my old job... the only problem i see with all thread it that the welds will break off due to the metals properties.. i like to use threaded round bar myself, softer but fueses much better.
you got some good idear's though thumbs up!..

 

I would have put it on a hinge and then use your idea. Sounds like a big pain in the ass to me.

James