Re: XL 11x16 Spare Tire Mounting
Post by fisherman on Aug 12, 2006, 11:22am
This is what I've found, First Tacoma My 69 j-3000 did have the rear crossmember in about if not the exact same location as the M-715. For sure as I still have that piece laying in the scrap metal pile. I'm sure Hummer tires mounted up will fit, not sure if they will fit a stock truck but pretty sure they will as they are not 38". Bob maybe you could try one. I'm surprised this hasn't been done yet. As for the swampers Over2land I'm sure they fit because they can't be a true 38" either. I am going to remove the round tube crossmember. And replace it with 2" by 3" 1/4 " wall rectangle tube steel moved forward until it is against the vertical piece of steel that keeps the channel frame seperated or reinforced. I will fully weld it and maybe gusset it. On the underside of the bed I will remove the spare tire stops, as there is plenty of room for spare to tuck up about 4" further, almost snug against bottom of the bed is what I want. This will allow me to fit a 39" tall tire I do believe. I will use a cable hoist spare tire system from probably a chevy truck. That way it will be easier to position that large tire and wheel as you crank it up there. I am going to do the frame modifications today and the bed modifications later when I reinstall the bed. I will photograph everything and post pictures so others can see my success or mistakes. Hopefully this will work out nicely. Fisherman