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04-30-2013, 08:49 AM | #1 |
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Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
If you were mounting a spare tire in the bed of the truck, which back corner would you mount it in? Driver or Passenger side? I have already picked up a mount from LMC, just have to decide where to put it. I have a bed box, so I would like to avoid the front corners. I did a mock-up mount last night with it on the drivers side, pics below. By the way, the mount from LMC looks to be of good quality.
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04-30-2013, 09:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
Drivers side like you have it mocked..with the exception of the three holes you can leave bolts in you can move it later.
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04-30-2013, 09:13 AM | #3 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
Great mock up 68_Step - I have recently received a mount from LMC and was wondering where it would look the best - it looks like the truck was design with that spot in mind - the the tire and wheel seem to fit perfectly behind the wheel well.
Btw, does the family love themselves some Kikoman Soy Sauce or what? JK Please post some pictures once you have it installed. Thanks
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04-30-2013, 01:20 PM | #5 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
MY 72 C10 had an aftermarket in that location and it worked out well. The stock location on both the short and long beds was just forward of the left wheelhouse.
But having it in the left rear also proved very useful and a convenient place to stash stuff behind like gloves, tire chains and tie-downs out of your normal sight line.
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04-30-2013, 03:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
I had one in the front driver's side before. Sorta liked it didn't block my view there. Rear corner I think is fine.
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04-30-2013, 03:38 PM | #7 |
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That does look good, and a lot easier than under the bed too
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04-30-2013, 03:44 PM | #8 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
id do drivers just because when you look over your right shoulder it wont be in your view or hiding that car you are about to run into.
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05-09-2013, 08:39 AM | #9 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
Mounting was a breeze. 3 carriage bolts - but I must admit I was a bit surprised at the 10mm bolts for a 67 Chevy mount!
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05-09-2013, 09:23 AM | #10 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
Looks great - I see you have a lock on it - what are you locking to?
Great job, KellerMac
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05-09-2013, 01:21 PM | #11 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
One could use one of these to scure the wheel. |
05-09-2013, 01:54 PM | #12 | |
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What am I locking it to? Not much The LMC kit came with a steel loop that fits over the lug nut - it has a hole in it that lines up with a hole in the black bar that holds the tire in place, lock goes thru both holes. If they are more than a little determined the tire is gone, but last night the lock was handy. |
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12-03-2013, 11:21 PM | #13 |
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Re: Spare Tire Mount - In Bed
Thinking of getting one of these from LMC for my rig too. 73' Short bed K10
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12-04-2013, 12:10 AM | #14 |
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You could always do this... LockDoc
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LockDoc - great idea. The only draw back I can see is does that hinder you from hauling 4x8 sheets of plywood or similar? I still need to use my truck as a truck.
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Not my trucks but it shouldn't stick out any farther than the wheel tub... LockDoc
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