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Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 8:15 pm Post subject: Question about spare tire relocation
I'm looking to relocate my spare tire from the back under-storage area to the bed, but i don't want the tire moving all over while i'm driving. I was wondering if there was someplace that sold something with the right lugnut pattern that i could bolt to the middle of the truck bed, or if i would have to custom fabricate my own, and if so, is there anyone on the forum who has done something similar that has a few pointers??
Thanks! _________________
Necoa #: 14
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:22 am Post subject:
I have 6 small L brackets mounted in my bed that I use as tie downs for hauling stuff. I run a small cable though the wheel to the rear right side one to secure it, so it stays in the rear corner. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
If you check wesites for 4 wheel drive gear--under "BED MOUNT TIRE CARRIERS/RACKS" you will find seveal out there which you can weld or bolt in with very littke effort-----the cost is approx $40 bucks! they keep the tire stable and you can even lock and cover the tire when installed for that finished look!
Necoa #: 34
Location: 10(IL,MN,WI)
Joined: Feb 28, 2003
Posts: 345
Year: 1985
Model: El Camino
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 2:22 pm Post subject:
i just used two eye hooks in one corner and i have an old bike lock to hold the spare in place and keeps it from getting stolen too. _________________ Nick (NECOA #34)
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