Spare tire mounting options?
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mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
screwball48
Explorer
http://detoursusa.com/knucklebone.php
There is an option available on this one that bolts the carrier arm around the rear hitch tube so that the hitch is available for towing.
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There is an option available on this one that bolts the carrier arm around the rear hitch tube so that the hitch is available for towing.
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350outrage
Adventurer
This is the only issue that stopped me from going with 6" lift and 35's. . .wanted spare in stock location.
350outrage
Adventurer
I'm hoping to find a place for the spare tire so I can mount a water tank underneath...
Something like this :
Problem with most of the ones I found is that they in some way used rear door or hinges to support spare. Wasn't sure door would be up to that with these big tires and wheels. Course, you could always go Alumine$$.
AFBronco235
Crew Chief
The picture above is the carrier for a late model Bronco. It was sturdy enough for dirt roads, and could probably work well for your application. You will need to reinforce the mounting areas for all the brackets so it doesn't tear the sheet metal apart, but I think you could make it work. The hard part will be making those brackets work since there were contoured to a Bronco body and not an E350. The upside is they are plenty strong enough to hold up to a 33" tire with no issues, provided you have that reinforcing on the body I mentioned.
350outrage
Adventurer
Yep, that's prob what I'd go with. Its also the least costly Alumine$$ option, and I was considering it when I was thinking about putting on 35's. Still got too rich for my blood though, so I just stayed with 33's.
Desert Dan
Explorer
I have seen some conversion vans with a tire carrier that bolts to the hinge and then through the door metal. Not good for big tires or rough roughs for sure!
Anyone have ideas on how to mount one 5-gallon gerry can on the back similar to an Aluminess system?
Anyone have ideas on how to mount one 5-gallon gerry can on the back similar to an Aluminess system?
Herbie
Rendezvous Conspirator
I agree with your first statement, which is why I used one of those racks to answer your question:
Mounts a jerry can, my propane, and a trasharoo.
Build details here.
Was cheap and works for now, but eventually I'll be wanting to get my spare tire out from underneath as well for the same reasons...