5Rangers

I have an idea for a spare tire mount in the bed for a 35inch tire. I'm thinking of mounting a tool box, getting some 2x2 rectangular tubing and a spare tire carrier bracket and a steel plate for a backer. Weld the carrier to the 2x2s and mount the package on the tool box with the backing plate. The tire would be vertical with the weight of it on the floor of the bed.

Anyone seen this or have ideas or info?

TheCollector

i never seen that but wouldent it get in the way of the handles?
its a cool idea just measure out how big the tires going to be and if its going to get in the way or even can be vertical.

5Rangers

Agreed, I guess a gull wing box or one with handles on the end, and then the tire would have to stand off the box so as not to interfere with the lid. Thats why I was thinking the 2x2 rectangles basically the width of the tire so it would rest vertically against them.

TheCollector

that could work.

5Rangers

That one is designed for a Defender roof rack, but will fit a 5x5.5 bolt pattern and is adjustable in/out and up/down..

I'm pumped about it because I was thinking about getting a vertical tiregate at $660 and this would be a major savings at $85 plus some metal, I was planning a tool box anyway...

TheCollector

hell yeah man i would be stoked too!
you ever think of getting a bronco rear tail gate tire mount? the one that swings sideways? if i can find one ill be putting that on my short bed i run 31s and the tire rack underneath wont fit the 31 i am sure the bronco can hold up to 40s if the rear bumper dosent get in the way.

5Rangers

Here's one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...item35b478d245

TheCollector

thanks LOL

tman71594

haha I found an F150 listing with a bronco tire mount shortly after reading this!!!
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/2512925422.html

TheCollector

haha cool and just 900 bucks too to bad its not a 9th gen or i would buy it. ah who am i kidding i can't even afford gas for my truck