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Secondary spare tire mount DIY

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nevadabugle, Apr 16, 2016.

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  1. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    If you are like me and carry two spares here is an easy way to mount a second spare. The first photo shows the parts I am using. It is just an 8" 3/8 x16 bolt, washers, lock washer, and 3/8 threaded t-nut.
    Simply slide the t-nut into the bed rail track, twist the tire to line up two of the lug nut holes with the track and insert the bolt. Super solid. Super cheap.
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  2. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:43 AM
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    Super easy, thanks for the idea. Is that just a random extra wheel and tire?
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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    Pretty much. A buddy had the BFG mudder off his wifes jeep. I took it to the tire shop and bought the cheapest wheel they had in Stock. It should work fine as I have rarely used my second spare but it has happened. When you do need it in the middle of Nevada it is priceless.
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM
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    Ha! Perfect. Are you okay leaving your main spare underneath? I have some concern with it, and was considering storing both spares somehow in the bed.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:52 AM
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    What about the visibility out the window?
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    I have a back up camera.:rofl:

    But in all seriousness it blocks it some. I have had campers on my last two Tacoma so it really does not hinder visibility too much. If I moved it to the driver side or the side rails it would be even less.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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    It does not bother me to have one underneath. Besides being a pain to check pressure it is a convenient place for it. This is my first short bed Tacoma so I feel short on bed space so no way am I putting two spares in the bed. Plus mine are 265/75s so one fits in the spot underneath. I have run 235/85r16 underneath before to save a little clearance since it is narrower.
     
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  8. Apr 17, 2016 at 5:41 AM
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    Is there are way to lock the spare beneath the truck?
     
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  9. Apr 17, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    Not that I know of.
     
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    You can get a spare tire lock OEM or aftermarket. I believe it's just a keyed end to the arm that you rotate to lower the tire.
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2016 at 10:07 AM
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  12. Apr 17, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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    There's not a large market for small tires on steel rims, only a desperate thief would bother to steal a tacoma spare
     
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    My spare tire is a full size spare.
     
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  14. Apr 17, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    So is mine, but how many thieves are going to check that? Thieves are looking for the easy score, not a $50 tire that will take 5 minutes digging under a truck to get out.
     
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  15. Apr 20, 2016 at 11:58 AM
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    Excellent idea, I just copied you this morning...

     
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    If you plan on doing any serious off roading with your tire mounted like that, you will need to secure the tire to the bed as well. Over time you will tear the rail right off. I've seen high lift jacks do it
     
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    Good call, I agree. Next step is to get a ratchet strap to go over the top of the tire.
     
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    what did you use to keep the bolt in the bed rail? it look likes a piece of rubber?
     
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