Relocating the spare tire bracket...

I am attempting to mount a spare under the bed. It is a ko2 275/70/17.
I first had to pound the ears flat.
It rubs on the exhaust - it can be chopped.
Then i noticed it sits about an inch from the rear diff. When i jump on the bed it comes very very close.
I will attempt to relocate the spare tire hoist part today. Has anyone done this? I want to remove just the rectangular part with the chain in it. It has 4 bolts that are threaded in from the top. I dont know if i will be able to remove these or if the bed/box itself is in the way?
Has anyone done this?
Thanks

 

Correct those 4 bolts just attach it to "frame".

Most people just leave spare out of there and mount it somewhere else.

I removed mine ,and installed an air tank to fill part of that wasted space.

 

Just not sure if i can remove those 4 bolts or if they were put on before the bed..

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...to-new-adventures.528480/page-5#post-17311994

Do this. What @Hodakaguy did.

 

Yes. I just did this yesterday. 12mm wrench does the trick. Take your time. Comes right down.

 

You just moved the mounting plate back a bit? Did u spary anything on your new holes... For rust protection etc?

 

Look what I posted it answers your question

 

I did. I used some spray paint primer and then just black.

 

Thanks for the thread from @Hodakaguy. I relocated my spare tire mechanism this morning with the help from a 12mm ratcheting box wrench. Now my 255/85/R16 spare fits nicely on my 3rd Gen.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...to-new-adventures.528480/page-5#post-17311994

 

To me, any spare under the truck looks like a mouse's balls.
I took mine off long time ago.

 

My spare tire does not look like that.

 

I'd rather keep it under the truck than take of space in the bed or mount it to a swing out. Keep the weight low if possible. If you can't fit it underneath than you obviously have other options to explore. 33" tire will fit.

 

mine fits and doesn't rub on anything after I gently massaged it with a BFH..

 

Yep, I first knocked down the two forward "tabs/stops" with sledge but the 33" was very close to the differential. Now it sit about 1.5" further back and it rest on the sides, one frame mount and the exhaust hanger thing.

 

I think I knocked all the mounts. also, 275/70 r17 is closer to a 32 than a 33...

 

I really like the look of those wheels.

 

For the people that relocated the mount would it be possible to fit a 285/75/17 tire? It’s a 1” difference from 285/70/17. Thanks in advance.

 

I stuffed a 275/70/17 ko2.
I think you should be good.
If not more cutting and smashing lol

 

How close is your tire to the exhaust shield after this mod. Just did it today to fit a 255-80-17 in there. Fits fine, just real close the the exhaust pipe/shield. Going to try and bend exhaust hangers to try and get a little more room.

 

Had my exhaust re routed and added a different muffler etc