35" tire underneath?

[Ruffin' It]

Is there any way to get a 35" to fit in the stock(ish) spare location on an 80 series? I'm pondering what to do with a spare that size. I don't like the roof rack option because to the weight. I am not thrilled about about a swing-out since my dogs are with me almost everytime I drive it and it seems like a bit of a pain.
Has anyone wedged one under there or have alternative ideas?

Thanks

 

[ShottsCruisers]

It will fit without a trailer hitch. It's angled however on the 80 and it sticks way down low catching rocks.

 

[cstamm81]

best option IMO if you don't want to go with the rear tire carrier, carry it on the roof, or inside is to run this bad boy:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ssw-sam-21?part=ssw-sam-21\
Mount it on a 7" wide wheel if you can, and do the spare tire mod... the tire will be tucked up very nicely, much higher than the stock spare tire. Mine can only be seen if you look up under the truck.

 

[ShottsCruisers]

Or you can build a box to secure it and you'll not smell like rubber 24/7.

 

[Ruffin' It]

Cool, thanks for the info. I'll have to just fiddle around with placement and see what works best.

 

[mk4]

Like someone has said, it'll fit as long as you don't have the factory hitch. I have mine down there.

You might also need to deflate some of the bigger "35's" to fit. Not a problem if you've got air.