2015 Silverado / 2009 M1101 Build Thread

And...it's finished. A custom spare tire winch for my #M1101 off-road trailer lifting and carrying a 160 lb 37" #beadlock #runflat tire.

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805z71overland said:
Truck looks awesome! were you able to fit a full size spare under there?
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"Yes"

And very much in air quotes... I have an aftermarket diff cover that's a little larger than stock. In some situations it will likely hit the very outside edge of the tire. To compensate, I aired down the spare to 5 psi to make it as soft and squishy as possible. I have air helper springs, so I am at least able to keep the ride height elevated when loaded or towing.

I may live to regret this, but it's a risk I'm willing to take in order to prevent it being stolen from inside the truck bed.


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Dylan Cave said:
"Yes"

And very much in air quotes... I have an aftermarket diff cover that's a little larger than stock. In some situations it will likely hit the very outside edge of the tire. To compensate, I aired down the spare to 5 psi to make it as soft and squishy as possible. I have air helper springs, so I am at least able to keep the ride height elevated when loaded or towing.

I may live to regret this, but it's a risk I'm willing to take in order to prevent it being stolen from inside the truck bed.


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really cool! im sitting on the stock 31"s and once I wear them down going for 33"s hopefully if they will fit (maybe a little trimming). I have a 2.5" level. if I do go up in size thats a big concern of mine and where to put the spare...
 
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805z71overland said:
really cool! im sitting on the stock 31"s and once I wear them down going for 33"s hopefully if they will fit (maybe a little trimming). I have a 2.5" level. if I do go up in size thats a big concern of mine and where to put the spare...
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My old 33" spare fit with zero issues.


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In October I completed my second trip with Jake Quinones of New Mexico Backroads. If you're looking for a way to get way out there, he's highly recommended.

Here's a photo of the truck and trailer out in the Gila National Forest.

Next up, will be a custom winch mount behind the stock bumper, followed by a lifting rack for a RTT on the trailer.

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Rbabs said:
I am highly interested in your hidden winch mount, I have a 2013 Tahoe and since its the same frame I would like to see your ideas.
Thanks
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I’ve been doing some research and may end up going with this solution from Westin.

Westin Max Winch Tray - 46-23685

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In October I completed my second trip with Jake Quinones of New Mexico Backroads. If you're looking for a way to get way out there, he's highly recommended.

Here's a photo of the truck and trailer out in the Gila National Forest.

Next up, will be a custom winch mount behind the stock bumper, followed by a lifting rack for a RTT on the trailer.

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Going on my first trip with Jake and NMBR in October. Looking forward to it.
 
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