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First off, thank you to @LVCoffeeguy for the original write up that I found on how to do this.
So I got a matching size 17" GMC wheel for the Tahoe a while back and I went to put it where the factory "skinny" spare normally sits, only to find out that it doesn't fit there.
As of right now I don't have the full funds for a Wilco carrier (but will probably eventually get one), so I had to make my own.
The very basics that are needed are a Curt tire carrier And a swing down receiver
Then a decent amount of hardware. I also bought a few extra things to go with it
So I started by cutting off the end of the carrier that slides into the receiver and drilled holes to mount to the swivel
After grinding smooth and painting, I had the basic setup
Then added a bolt as a stopper so the tire doesn't have to swing down as far. I also attached a cable to the hitch pin so untrustworthy people can't steal it and leave the tire hanging
Ordered the cheapest GM wheel spacer that I could find so I had something to bolt the tire to. Only to find out that the tire completely blocked the license plate. Went to Lowe's and got some 1"x48" flat aluminum to make a bracket and ordered a trailer plate light to make it legal. I used some leftover waterproof connectors from my fog light install to use the wiring from one of the factory plate lights
And here is everything mounted up with also my "Maxsa" traction boards and Trasharoo
The boards will sit up higher when I mount them to take them somewhere. Otherwise they and the "roo" are kept in the garage
All in all everything to mount the tire up cost $250 for everything from Amazon and around $25 for all the extra hardware. Not bad for less than $300
So I got a matching size 17" GMC wheel for the Tahoe a while back and I went to put it where the factory "skinny" spare normally sits, only to find out that it doesn't fit there.
As of right now I don't have the full funds for a Wilco carrier (but will probably eventually get one), so I had to make my own.
The very basics that are needed are a Curt tire carrier And a swing down receiver
Then a decent amount of hardware. I also bought a few extra things to go with it
So I started by cutting off the end of the carrier that slides into the receiver and drilled holes to mount to the swivel
After grinding smooth and painting, I had the basic setup
Then added a bolt as a stopper so the tire doesn't have to swing down as far. I also attached a cable to the hitch pin so untrustworthy people can't steal it and leave the tire hanging
Ordered the cheapest GM wheel spacer that I could find so I had something to bolt the tire to. Only to find out that the tire completely blocked the license plate. Went to Lowe's and got some 1"x48" flat aluminum to make a bracket and ordered a trailer plate light to make it legal. I used some leftover waterproof connectors from my fog light install to use the wiring from one of the factory plate lights
And here is everything mounted up with also my "Maxsa" traction boards and Trasharoo
The boards will sit up higher when I mount them to take them somewhere. Otherwise they and the "roo" are kept in the garage
All in all everything to mount the tire up cost $250 for everything from Amazon and around $25 for all the extra hardware. Not bad for less than $300
