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buck50 Enthusiast

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i'm thinking about making a bracket to mount it on the roof rack. has anyone done this before? i don't want it behind the truck because i have a hitch mount bike rack that i use.

 

i tried to search for this but the results come up one post at a time. is there any way to just see the topic?

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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The reason it comes up as single posts, is so you can determine whether or not you want to look at the entire thread.

 

Right above each post (after a search) you can click on the thread title, and it'll take you to the full thread.

 

As to your question...It shouldn't be too difficult to mount up there, but I don't know anyone on this board that's done it.

 

I just wish I could get mine out of the truck, and under the back end like yours. It eats up loads of interior space. But my gas tank is under the rear. :wtf:

buck50 Enthusiast

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mine is in the cargo area too, that's why i want to move it but the gas tank is in the way underneath.

 

anybody know of a good cover i can use over it? should it be hard or soft?

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Really? I thought that they moved the tire down below in...Like '95 or so. :wtf:

 

 

I guess my girlfriend was right. I really don't know everything.23_28_113.gif

redvett Senior Enthusiast

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Really? I thought that they moved the tire down below in...Like '95 or so. :wtf:

 

 

I guess my girlfriend was right. I really don't know everything.23_28_113.gif

 

 

 

 

Putting the spare up on the roof isnt a very good idea for two reasons.

#1 It raises the center of gravity resulting in possible rollover chances in emergencys.

#2 It causes wind drag that reduces your fuel economy and probably will make noise. :nopity:

99-2door Senior Enthusiast

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Really? I thought that they moved the tire down below in...Like '95 or so. :wtf:

 

 

I guess my girlfriend was right. I really don't know everything.23_28_113.gif

 

 

 

 

Yep, The 2 door and Suburban had the spare inside and a rear tank. The 4-door Tahoes and Yukes have it underneath and a side gas tank.

buck50 Enthusiast

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Really? I thought that they moved the tire down below in...Like '95 or so. :wtf:

 

 

I guess my girlfriend was right. I really don't know everything.23_28_113.gif

 

 

 

 

Putting the spare up on the roof isnt a very good idea for two reasons.

#1 It raises the center of gravity resulting in possible rollover chances in emergencys.

#2 It causes wind drag that reduces your fuel economy and probably will make noise. :nopity:

 

 

 

 

#1 what about people that have the luggage carries on top? why would the factory put a roof rack on there? i hope not for looks.

 

#2 i think with an angled hard cover it wouldn't make much of a difference. the tire won't be sticking more than a foot above the roof

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