So, you relocated your spare tire. Now what?

[Containerized]

Let's see the most creative ideas for using that new circle of empty space under your truck.

Custom air tank? Place to stash backup copies of documents?

Haven't seen a thread exploring this. Let's talk about it!

 

[VATACO]

ATO shackle relocate with high clearance rear bumper.

 

[herm]

I was thinking a box with an air comp and air tank.

 

[Scott B.]

Not a Toyota, but...

Under my Ranger, I built a skid/mounting plate to hold a 2 gallon air tank.

The plate is made of 3/16" steel, sprayed with under coating.

There is also room to mount a winch under there - not sure it I ever will, but nice to know the space is available.

 

[Clutch]

Of course if I would go through the trouble of canti rear suspension,
would place them out board so I could run an aux tank between the frame
rails.

 

[Martinjmpr]

Best thing IMO would be an auxiliary fuel tank. I think there are bolt-on gas tanks for some applications but I don't know which ones. Many US-market vehicles have what are, IMO, pitifully small gas tanks (my 1st gen Taco and 3rd gen 4runner being examples of this.) You ought to be able to carry an additional 10-12 gallons of fuel in the space that was occupied by a full sized spare tire, and that can make a huge difference. Certainly I'd rather have a spare 10 gallon tank than have to find a place to strap on 2 5 gallon cans. It's also safer and more convenient to have the fuel in a tank rather than in a can.

 

[Clutch]

Best thing IMO would be an auxiliary fuel tank. I think there are bolt-on gas tanks for some applications but I don't know which ones. Many US-market vehicles have what are, IMO, pitifully small gas tanks (my 1st gen Taco and 3rd gen 4runner being examples of this.) You ought to be able to carry an additional 10-12 gallons of fuel in the space that was occupied by a full sized spare tire, and that can make a huge difference. Certainly I'd rather have a spare 10 gallon tank than have to find a place to strap on 2 5 gallon cans. It's also safer and more convenient to have the fuel in a tank rather than in a can.

Downey (now defunct) had a aux tank that kept the spare in the stock location. Honestly I like the spare in the frame rails, keeps the center of gravity low. A 33" tire
and alloy rim is roughly 75 lbs., plus doesn't take up precious cargo space, which is premium real estate in the tiny Tacoma/4Runners. :ylsmoke:




I always liked the old Ford trucks for carrying fuel, 19 gal. tank behind the seat, 20 gal. side tank, and a 35 gal. third between the frame rails.
That is a hell of a lot of range, even with 10-12 mpgs those old trucks got.

 

[Flagster]

drawers?

 

[Clutch]

drawers?

LOL

The Honda Ridgeline did the spare and an ice chest...don't think that can be topped...:beer:

 

[Flagster]

LOL

The Honda Ridgeline did the spare and an ice chest...don't think that can be topped...:beer:

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That's right...Who needs drawers when a box of heavy buds can fill the space...

Nice Yeti cooler built in would be a slick trick...hmmmm...

 

[bimmeryota]

I've always liked the idea of extra fuel and was looking in to this.
http://www.nwmp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=4
I think these guys used to make the tanks for NWOR and maybe Downey. The only thing I'm worried about is whether my application changes due to my 5vz swap in to a pickup. Also not sure if I can still even run the spare due to ground clearance.

 

[Clutch]

I've always liked the idea of extra fuel and was looking in to this.
http://www.nwmp.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=4
I think these guys used to make the tanks for NWOR and maybe Downey. The only thing I'm worried about is whether my application changes due to my 5vz swap in to a pickup. Also not sure if I can still even run the spare due to ground clearance.

IIRC, you only loose a couple inches of departure angle. Since Downey is gone, I can't find any pictures of the aux tank with the spare on it.

Thought I had an old hard copy catalog (remember those!?) laying around, but I can't find it.

 

[Clutch]

That's right...Who needs drawers when a box of heavy buds can fill the space...

Nice Yeti cooler built in would be a slick trick...hmmmm...

Yeti cooler on drawer slides.....doooood....

 

[esh]

This space...

(after a needed exhaust redo)

received a 50G tank from aussieland. As an aside, you might roam ebay.com.au and see what they do for extra fuel setup on hilux/surfs.

I intend to use NWMP to build a tank for the FJ40 down the road.

 

[Plannerman]

Best thing IMO would be an auxiliary fuel tank. I think there are bolt-on gas tanks for some applications but I don't know which ones. Many US-market vehicles have what are, IMO, pitifully small gas tanks (my 1st gen Taco and 3rd gen 4runner being examples of this.) You ought to be able to carry an additional 10-12 gallons of fuel in the space that was occupied by a full sized spare tire, and that can make a huge difference. Certainly I'd rather have a spare 10 gallon tank than have to find a place to strap on 2 5 gallon cans. It's also safer and more convenient to have the fuel in a tank rather than in a can.

I completely agree. I always liked that you could get the old Ford Rangers with aux tanks and would prefer an aux tank over a few jerry cans. However, I also believe that the spare is best left in place.