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mike in mo · 11-27-2020, 03:44 PM

Got a 94 k2500 with a slide in camper and getting to the under mount spare is a pain thinking of building a mount for the front bumper. Anyone done it ? Any issues to worry about? Any pics?

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2020, 04:01 PM

Only thing I have heard of is the cooling/overheating possibility. The tire will block most of the air flow from going directly thru the radiator, so make sure you leave a decent gap between the spare and from of grill so air can get into the radiator.

**Ironhorse** · 11-27-2020, 10:29 PM

Used to see just such a spare tire mount style on the earlier square body trucks in the late 70s into the 80s. Was quite popular then with the amount of bed mounted cab over campers of the times. Good advice about the spacing out from the grill for air movement. Be sure you have a good radiator/fan shroud and proper fan/clutch and water pump. Don't see it much today but used to be quite prevalent on the road. Thinking welded braces and upright coming up off the front frame horns is the ticket. Good luck.

1976gmc20 · 11-28-2020, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Used to see just such a spare tire mount style on the earlier square body trucks in the late 70s into the 80s. Was quite popular then with the amount of bed mounted cab over campers of the times. Good advice about the spacing out from the grill for air movement. Be sure you have a good radiator/fan shroud and proper fan/clutch and water pump. Don't see it much today but used to be quite prevalent on the road. Thinking welded braces and upright coming up off the front frame horns is the ticket. Good luck.

Yeah, I used to see them all the time and never heard of anyone having overheating problems, but it probably depends on the climate.

Did the original crank up mechanism fail? I'm not sure why some aftermarket outfit isn't making a heavy duty replacement? Or one could get the spare crank/winch off of a newer junkyard pickup and adapt it to the GMT400 frame.

mike in mo · 11-28-2020, 02:04 PM

Thanks guys I'm going to give it a try . My 79 g20 van has a front mount and dont run hot hope for the best I guess. No the factory stuff works but my camper hangs over the bumper so I can't get to the tire winch hole.

Just call me Sean · 11-29-2020, 12:59 AM

This is mine. I made it from a van tire carrier and bolted it to the brushguard. No cooling problems, this is Florida and I always pull a trailer with the a/c cranking.

**mrtoni** · 11-29-2020, 02:40 AM

I have this one for 70’s Ford. Pretty simple design

Your41Plague12 · 11-14-2021, 10:03 PM

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I have this one for 70’s Ford. Pretty simple design

I know this thread is a year old, but you wouldn’t happen to still have that and want to sell it, would you?
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**mrtoni** · 11-14-2021, 10:16 PM

I do have it and would sell it. My inbox is apparently full

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I know this thread is a year old, but you wouldn’t happen to still have that and want to sell it, would you?
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Your41Plague12 · 11-15-2021, 10:40 PM

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I do have it and would sell it. My inbox is apparently full

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Awesome, I can’t figure out a way to message you since your inbox is full. Maybe shoot me a PM and we can work something out. Thanks!

**mrtoni** · 11-16-2021, 05:10 PM

How about $85 and shipping? I cleaned out in box too

Your41Plague12 · 11-16-2021, 09:38 PM

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How about $85 and shipping? I cleaned out in box too

PM sent. Thanks!

11-27-2020, 03:44 PM	#1
mike in mo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: centralia missouri Posts: 122	Front bumper mounted spare tire Got a 94 k2500 with a slide in camper and getting to the under mount spare is a pain thinking of building a mount for the front bumper. Anyone done it ? Any issues to worry about? Any pics?

11-27-2020, 04:01 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,608	Re: Front bumper mounted spare tire Only thing I have heard of is the cooling/overheating possibility. The tire will block most of the air flow from going directly thru the radiator, so make sure you leave a decent gap between the spare and from of grill so air can get into the radiator. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 11-16-2021 at 05:11 PM.

11-27-2020, 10:29 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,006	Re: Front bumper mounted spare tire Used to see just such a spare tire mount style on the earlier square body trucks in the late 70s into the 80s. Was quite popular then with the amount of bed mounted cab over campers of the times. Good advice about the spacing out from the grill for air movement. Be sure you have a good radiator/fan shroud and proper fan/clutch and water pump. Don't see it much today but used to be quite prevalent on the road. Thinking welded braces and upright coming up off the front frame horns is the ticket. Good luck. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

11-28-2020, 02:04 PM	#5
mike in mo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: centralia missouri Posts: 122	Re: Front bumper mounted spare tire Thanks guys I'm going to give it a try . My 79 g20 van has a front mount and dont run hot hope for the best I guess. No the factory stuff works but my camper hangs over the bumper so I can't get to the tire winch hole.

11-29-2020, 02:40 AM	#7
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: Front bumper mounted spare tire I have this one for 70’s Ford. Pretty simple design Attached Images

11-16-2021, 05:10 PM	#11
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: Front bumper mounted spare tire How about $85 and shipping? I cleaned out in box too

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