Spare tire solutions, alternatives?

[Explorador]

Hello OB crew!

I'm looking for alternatives to carry a full size spare tire out side the designated location in the truck since I can't make it fit and too wide. I seen the swing arm style that is hook up to the hitch, however I'm not to sold on that since the price, I think is a little too high. Let open up the conversation.....

2018 F150 Super Crew Cab

Spare tire size is 315 x 70 ( 34.5 x 12.5)

Thanks!!

 

[old_man]

Knowing the year and model of the truck might help.

 

[danbrown]

Looking at your profile, you have a F150. If you want to keep using the under the bed location, you can. You just need to make some modifications (remove the heat shield and possibly re-route your exhaust). Here is an article that talks about it. How to Fit a Big Full-Size Spare Under Your 2009-2020 F150's Bed!

 

[Explorador]

Looking at your profile, you have a F150. How to Fit a Big Full-Size Spare Under Your 2009-2020 F150's Bed!

Thanks Dan, we came across this article and looked over the possibilities however my tire is larger in diameter and wider, mine is 34.5 x 12.5, it will hung too low.

 

[Explorador]

Knowing the year and model of the truck might help.

2018 F150 Super Crew Cab.

 

[PonoAdventures]

Use to have a swingout but now I mount it near the cab to keep as much of the bed as possible open. Big benefit is the weight is closer to the center.

 

[KAIONE]

Use to have a swingout but now I mount it near the cab to keep as much of the bed as possible open. Big benefit is the weight is closer to the center.

Great post! Im interested to see what responses you get. I tried the same with my 4Runner. Instead of a swing out and the spare under the trunk I keep one in the cab and one on the roof rack. Def a better ride and having two spares is a must for me. Great set up!

 

[lhoffm4]

I don't have a pic handy, but can add one tomorrow, but I modified a hitch mounted bike rack I had to carry a full size spare. I also used a dual hitch mount so I can still pull my trailer. If I am not pulling the trailer, the bike mount lays down and I can still haul two bikes with the spare riding underneath the bikes.

 

[PCO6]

Hello OB crew!

I'm looking for alternatives to carry a full size spare tire out side the designated location in the truck since I can't make it fit and too wide. I seen the swing arm style that is hook up to the hitch, however I'm not to sold on that since the price, I think is a little too high. Let open up the conversation.....

2018 F150 Super Crew Cab

Spare tire size is 315 x 70 ( 34.5 x 12.5)

Thanks!!

I wasn't crazy about the cost of the swing arm carriers either so I made my own. It's a little further along than what's shown in these pics and it's almost ready for paint. The key to making it wiggle free was to make a sliding wedge lock that fits into the 2" receiver. I'm also almost finished making a fold down table for the back side.

 

[Explorador]

Hello OB crew!

I'm looking for alternatives to carry a full size spare tire out side the designated location in the truck since I can't make it fit and too wide. I seen the swing arm style that is hook up to the hitch, however I'm not to sold on that since the price, I think is a little too high. Let open up the conversation.....

2018 F150 Super Crew Cab

Spare tire size is 315 x 70 ( 34.5 x 12.5)


Thanks!!

I wasn't crazy.....

Well, let me tell you that thing you just made it is a piece of art. That looks better that the one I have seen online going for $$$$. What it takes for you to made a second one? I will pay for all materials and time if you made one more, no rush.....

 

[PCO6]

Well, let me tell you that thing you just made it is a piece of art. That looks better that the one I have seen online going for $$$$. What it takes for you to made a second one? I will pay for all materials and time if you made one more, no rush.....

Thanks! I'd like to help but unfortunately at my age it seems like everything I do is a rush! I have way too many projects on the go and just hope I can find the time to enjoy them.

 

[Padams7]

While I know the Rigd Supply Company makes an outstanding product, they are a little bit on the pricier side.

There is a Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier on E-Trailers that is about $106.

https://www.etrailer.com/Spare-Tire-Carrier/etrailer/e98ZR.html?feed=npn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Shop%20-%20Spare%20Tire%20Carrier&adgroupid=85324436558&campaignid=1338491243&creative=397810360298&device=m&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9012359&matchtype=&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwuYWSBhByEiwAKd_n_i4Csn2ywb4ow7uS2wWrhZsIqWScpsDnwtL1AkZ6Z4Z-gxG1XgjwDxoCOKoQAvD_BwE

 

[Desert Runner]

I wasn't crazy about the cost of the swing arm carriers either so I made my own. It's a little further along than what's shown in these pics and it's almost ready for paint. The key to making it wiggle free was to make a sliding wedge lock that fits into the 2" receiver. I'm also almost finished making a fold down table for the back side.

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Details on this pictured wheel carrier. I like yours over the WILCO brand , yours sits higher, thus minimizing chance of scraping in a steep ravine angle, Prices as was mentioned above. just seem very high for what is offered in the market place.

 

[Explorador]

Well, let me tell you that thing you just made it is a piece of art. That looks better that the one I have seen online going for $$$$. What it takes for you to made a second one? I will pay for all materials and time if you made one more, no rush.....

Thanks! I'd like to help but unfortunately at my age it seems like everything I do is a rush! I have way too many projects on the go and just hope I can find the time to enjoy them.

Enjoy your time, no worries, I just throw a hook in case I got lucky. Can't wait to see your swing arm once is finish.