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Full Sized Spare

UltimaSanctus

UltimaSanctus

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Seen people mention the Wilco carrier but there's also the RIGd mega-carrier for a bit more and it's built the carry 35"+ tires on an HD truck (I think up to 40"). I have the multi-fit on my Tahoe since I'm only running 33s. They also have a camera relocation kit for itPXL_20201217_195018237~2.jpg

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I also liked it because the tow hitch is inline with the factory one and is rated to 10,000lbs (not that the Tahoe can even safely pull that much)
 
Sparksalot

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UltimaSanctus said:
Seen people mention the Wilco carrier but there's also the RIGd mega-carrier for a bit more and it's built the carry 35"+ tires on an HD truck (I think up to 40"). I have the multi-fit on my Tahoe since I'm only running 33s. They also have a camera relocation kit for itView attachment 186322

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I also liked it because the tow hitch is inline with the factory one and is rated to 10,000lbs (not that the Tahoe can even safely pull that much)
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Tucks up against the rear nicely.
 
tjZ06

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Gannett Peak Garage said:
Nate from Dirtlifestyle built pretty much what I have had in my head for my K2500. I plan on being on 37's and the multi-function aspect of this set up is what I had in mind. It's a 4 part video I believe, but I am linking the finished product.
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Love his work and channel. I just wish we could get him to use when/whenever properly. ;)

-TJ
 
ThundahBeagle

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ThundahBeagle

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tjZ06 said:
Heck yeah: more WJs!!!

-TJ
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I just cleared the snow off of it. Poor thing doesnt even start, it's been so cold. I've been treating it like a red-headed stepchild. It needs some work and I've been so happy with my truck, I just havent bothered.

I liked it when it was my primary SUV, though. Had a couple kayaks up there, camp gear in the back and had some good times.

It's got 2 inch Iron Rock Offroad lift. Replaced isolators, replaced sway bar links with Moogs, and got Pro Comp 9000 shocks.

Could use a new driver's seat frame, new brakes, tires muffler and an alignment. Then it'd be drivable.

Maybe this spring...
 
19mystic96

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any reason why you don't want to try and squeeze it under the truck in the factory location? I've read that a few guys have been able to squeeze a 37" tire under their f250 without any problems.
 
64Trvlr

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19mystic96 said:
any reason why you don't want to try and squeeze it under the truck in the factory location? I've read that a few guys have been able to squeeze a 37" tire under their f250 without any problems.
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I have several good ( to me at least) reasons I don't like the spare under the truck.
1) if you've ever had to change a tire on asphalt in the summer where the road surface is 140+ you know it's not fun
2) same in the winter with the spare half buried in ice water and everything frozen solid
3) I have ripped the sidewall in the spare going over something I was sure I cleared, its a sad feeling looking at your new now useless spare with a torn sidewall
4) it's a pain in the ass to crawl under to check the air in it once a month

So that's why I have my spare mounted where I can get at it easily.
 
19mystic96

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64Trvlr said:
I have several good ( to me at least) reasons I don't like the spare under the truck.
1) if you've ever had to change a tire on asphalt in the summer where the road surface is 140+ you know it's not fun
2) same in the winter with the spare half buried in ice water and everything frozen solid
3) I have ripped the sidewall in the spare going over something I was sure I cleared, its a sad feeling looking at your new now useless spare with a torn sidewall
4) it's a pain in the ass to crawl under to check the air in it once a month

So that's why I have my spare mounted where I can get at it easily.
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thats fair. not having dealt with any of those except the last one, I didnt think of those reasons.

only reason I suggested that was because a 37" tire and rim combo is pretty heavy/awkward to lift and out onto a vertical spare tire mount at about chest high.
 
BensonSTW

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I can’t fit fit a 35 under my dodge with the 5 inch exhaust. And after this weekend my spare tire crossmember will be repurposed as a 3rd battery and air compressor brackets. Need to get started on my swing out rear plate bumper.
 
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