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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CJSwan07, Mar 4, 2020.

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  1. Mar 4, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    I need ideas for a secure spare tire mount for an RCI Off-road bed rack for my 34” tire. I see a few ratchet strap (universal) options, but nothing that I like. Anyone have fab’d ideas, purchased products, or solutions that you can share?
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    How do you secure your oversized spare tire to your bed or bed rack?
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    I've seen people fabricate the stock spare carrier to the bottom of the rack and weld tabs to keep it secure. That seems to be the best option for keeping some use of the bed and mounting on too of the rack. I don't have any pics, but have seen a few guys do it. Or go with a Wilco tire gate, or swingout. Report back and let us know what you decide.
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2020 at 10:11 AM
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    Mine is mounted to my bedrack/basket, the spare is not in the pic, it can go on top, or bolted to the underside, 20191110_160826.jpg
     
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    I've thought about doing something like that - mounting the spare to the under side of my CBI rack. But I honestly feel like I already overload that rack enough, so I'm hesitant to introduce another ~80 lbs.

    Also one of the main reasons I went with a mid-height rack is so I can see out my rearview.
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    Yeah, it's tough. I definitely don't have the bed space for a spare tire. For most trips I have an offroad trailer which will carry the full-sized spare. But if it's just the truck, I use a 255/80R17 spare in the stock location. It isn't full-size, but it'll definitely get me back to town.
     
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    So, are you running with a roof top tent and other gear on your rack?
     
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    Did you fashion something up to brace it, or did you buy something online?
     
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    I will have to research that. I am running 275 75 17’s and have seen threads where guys have made them fit underneath as well, but would love that extra clearance if possible.
     
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    I'd like to mount a Yakima or Thule basket to some bed bars. Weld a tire carrier that is used for
    rear swingouts in the center of the basket so I can carry a spare that way with no straps needed.

    Just a dream for now. But it will get done one day. :anonymous:
     
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    Not sure what ur getting at
     
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    Yakima makes a spare tire mount for their baskets, I have one it works great.
     
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    Yeah. RTT, hi-lift, shovel, fuel, and over 20lbs of recovery stuff in the storage rotopax.

    I've never had reason to believe the rack can't take more, but I just don't want to push it with another ~70 lbs. Especially while offroad.

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Apr 14, 2020 at 9:41 PM
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    Very nice. Where’s your spare at?
     
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    Sorry, thought you said you had it mounted already.
     
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    You run air bags on that rig?
     
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