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Spare in Bed - How do you secure it?

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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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I know a lot of you run over sized tires, and I am curious if you have an over sized spare, and if so, what do you use to secure it in the bed?

 

I know you can fit around a 33" tire in the spare location, but I just want to know who carries the spare in the bed and then how you keep it from moving around, etc?

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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They make spare tire mounts for the beds but they take up the entire bed, it's like a pre runner style mount. If I were to keep mine in the bed I would just ratchet strap it to the inside wall of the bed

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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They make spare tire mounts for the beds but they take up the entire bed, it's like a pre runner style mount. If I were to keep mine in the bed I would just ratchet strap it to the inside wall of the bed

That was my original thought, but wanted to see what others have done.

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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They do make mounts like said, but you could figure out a way to mount it straight up and lock it up. If you had a toolbox you could figure out a way to mount it to that and wouldn't take up an awful amount of space. Maybe mount it straight up to the front of the bed since I don't think you have big enough areas in front of or behind the wheel wells.

 

When I had my '86 I just kept the spare in the bed, I don't think it had an under bed holder. I was worried about it being stolen but being a steel rim I guess it wasn't appealing like yours would be.

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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I have a tonneau cover, so stand up won't work. But I think that looks cool and classic!

 

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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Here's an option that doesn't take up the bed when the tire is removed. It does require a few holes drilled in the bed.

 

http://www.n-fab.com/products/sfID1/112/sfID2/61/sfID3/68/productID/503

I like that option. Not sure if I want to drill, but seems like most would require it.

 

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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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I think I've seen people rig up something with a piece of all thread as well. Stick it through a lug hole and it's mounted somehow to the bedside and stick a big washer and a nut on the outside of the wheel

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Oh okay nevermind, just saw that you said you have a tonneau cover. The idea I'm thinking about would require it to be stood up

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Oh okay nevermind, just saw that you said you have a tonneau cover. The idea I'm thinking about would require it to be stood up

I'm gonna try using the tie-down holes, one on each side. Run a strap through 2 spokes and do a loop or 2 and tighten it up and see how secure that is.

 

If it doesn't feel good, I'll buy that kit above.

 

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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Well if the tonneau locks then just ratchet strap it to one of the tie-downs lol.

Yup, just wasn't sure how secure that'd would be, that's why I asked for suggestions. As soon as my spare arrives, I'll give it a shot :)

 

 

 

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SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Yup, just wasn't sure how secure that'd would be, that's why I asked for suggestions. As soon as my spare arrives, I'll give it a shot :)

 

 

 

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When I had my '86 and kept the spare int he bed I didn't really have a problem with it moving around just by laying it in the bed. The weight and tire rubber helps it pretty much stay put. Of course if you do any off-roading I would strap it down, but normal driving you wouldn't have a problem just having it lay in the bed unsecured.

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When I had my '86 and kept the spare int he bed I didn't really have a problem with it moving around just by laying it in the bed. The weight and tire rubber helps it pretty much stay put. Of course if you do any off-roading I would strap it down, but normal driving you wouldn't have a problem just having it lay in the bed unsecured.

I'm just afraid if someone hits me, don't want it to somehow go flying, especially towards the back window of the cab where the kid is.

 

I know it's probably overkill, but better safe than sorry for me.

 

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