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Need Some Advice/Input

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Erikerowley, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Nov 2, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    Erikerowley

    Erikerowley [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking for something similar to this to mount a tire to the top of my CBI overland rack.

    upload_2020-11-2_14-48-31.jpg

    Any recommendations? Tips? Thanks in advance!

    ER
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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    Please change the title of the thread.
    You need advice not help...
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Please edit your thread title to illustrate that you are seeking technical assistance with your gear.

    The word/phrase "Help" is reserved for folks who are broke down on the side of the road or stuck out in the boonies.

    Thank you and good luck!
     
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    :hattip:

    Sorry, we take "help" titles kind of serious around here
     
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    All good, my apologies guys.
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2020 at 9:23 AM
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    No one?
     
  8. Nov 3, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    Some tire wrachet straps would work just fine on a rack don’t need a fancy mounting system . Don’t think they even make one to attach to the rack .
     
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    OP, can you tell us what you like, and dislike about the product you reference?

    That might help us provide you ideas and alternatives.
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    I tried the ratchet scraps for a while. you really need atleast 3 to secure it well. Would love to use something like the item listed to attach it to the overland rack. Seeing as how there is lack of product or input from anyone, I may just have to fab one.
     
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    I know you mentioned ratchet straps, and needing 3. You're aware of the ones specifically for holding down spare tires?

     
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    No way that will work with my set up. The angles are all wrong and I have very limited places to attach those hooks.
     
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    How does one get help with advice, or advice about help...
     
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    They simply ask. :hattip:
     
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    You still really have not explained what you are looking for.

    Yet you seem to expect ideas and a solution to pour in.

    I look at your post, and can't figure out why you don't buy the product, and use a steel plate and nut to fasten it to the rack of your choice.
     
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  17. Nov 4, 2020 at 6:39 AM
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    If you look at the picture, that is for a UTV tire... I said I am looking one to mount a truck tire to my overland rack, not sure how much more specific I can be. Looking for the item in the picture, that is make for a truck, not a UTV. If its above your comprehension, move along... no one else seems to have a problem understanding...
     
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    Your gonna make friends quick around here OP.

    19 posts in and already bringing the insults.

    Found this in about 10sec.

    https://www.aqlightinggroup.com/aut...cessories/universal-spare-tire-mount-warrior/
     
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  19. Nov 4, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Appreciate the help. Thank you for the constructive reply. This looks as if it may be an option with some fabrication.
     
  20. Nov 4, 2020 at 6:52 AM
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    You realize that the wildcat is a 30" tire and the Tacoma is a 31?

    Also, the center bore is close in size?

    Translation is that no one is going to wipe your ass for you.....you seem like an entitled fool, on a fools errand. If you use more than 1.5% of you brain you can likely figure it out. Conversely, you can also shut up and listen.
     
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