Flat spare tire mount for bed?

mp3deviant721 · Apr 11, 2010

You guys have any good ideas for one? Like the Fabtech one? Or one that can be completely removed if I would need the entire bed to be utilized? Can I build one for under $50? I'm kind of a newb to fabrication, so be easy on me.

bcost882 · Apr 11, 2010

yea i made one by drillin a hole in the bed and used an anchor bolt and an old spring plate.
here is the link to it http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78687
i believe it cost 5 or 6 bucks

Viper Command · Apr 11, 2010

What I did was, got the stock tire carrier from under the bed, drilled out the steel rivets off of the centering mount w/ eyelet screw and mounted to the floor of my bed via bolts.
Presto bed mounted and very cheep.

89PBR96 · Apr 11, 2010

You could try the bracket that holds a spare on the tailgate of a Jeep ?

mp3deviant721 · Apr 12, 2010

Viper Command said:
What I did was, got the stock tire carrier from under the bed, drilled out the steel rivets off of the centering mount w/ eyelet screw and mounted to the floor of my bed via bolts.
Presto bed mounted and very cheep.

I like bcost882's idea, but could I see pics of that?

94ranger#22 · Apr 12, 2010

I used a U-bolt froma trailer spare tire mount.cost around 10 bucks

Viper Command · Apr 12, 2010

mp3deviant721 said:
I like bcost882's idea, but could I see pics of that?

I think its better because its parts you have on your truck, takes up little space, easy to do.

I welded hers to the bed, mine is bolted.

daniel3507 · Apr 12, 2010

Seems pretty simple. Is there a way to lock it?

Viper Command · Apr 12, 2010

I dont lock mine, hell I dont even lock my truck at nite.

I think you can run a bicycle lock through the rim, eyelet, mount. If you care to lock it.

mp3deviant721 · Apr 12, 2010

Viper Command said:
I think its better because its parts you have on your truck, takes up little space, easy to do.

Do you have any pics of the tire off of the bolted mount?

Viper Command · Apr 12, 2010

no I was too lazy to remove my tire, it looks the same as the red one thats welded just w/ bolts where I drilled out the steel revets.

mp3deviant721 · Apr 13, 2010

Its like 4 rivets or something like that right?

straycat · Apr 13, 2010

I used the Kartech brand flat tire mount and I love it. It is not going anywhere even in a accident. The bottom has been reinforced with a good plate welded to it and 4 huge grade 8 bolts and nuts. It does not make a sound when driving either. Very solidly mounted.

Straycat

Viper Command · Apr 14, 2010

mp3deviant721 said:
Its like 4 rivets or something like that right?

the rivets on the bracked get drilled out, and the holes in the mounting bracket get the bolts placed through to the bed.

ill try to take a pic tomorrow for you.

Viper Command · Apr 15, 2010

now you can see how its bolted.

Flat spare tire mount for bed?

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