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.
Full Sized Spare
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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 it
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)
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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I carry two spares.. it’s better to be prepared then to come in short..
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Love his work and channel. I just wish we could get him to use when/whenever properly. ;)
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Here's mine:
I didn't get any good pics with the tire on, but those screen caps give you an idea. The tire is up and out of the way so it doesn't get clipped on drop-offs.
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I didn't get any good pics with the tire on, but those screen caps give you an idea. The tire is up and out of the way so it doesn't get clipped on drop-offs.
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I've got a '99 WJ that I lifted a couple inches. It's been sitting 9 months since I've been using my Sierra more often I should get back to it.
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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...
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.
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.
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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I finally got my full sized spare relocated to the bed on my Tacoma, I think it came out really nice. I had one of the guys at the shop weld the studs into my mount.
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