Mounting Full Size Spare

Looking to mount a full sized spare. Not sure where or how to do this. Looked into the p&p bumper, not really looking to spend that kinda cash right now. Also saw the Wilco hitchgate. That's not a bad setup, but seems like I can make a better alternative. Pics would be good too if you have any.

 

I just have mine strapped in the bed against the back of the cab... nothing fancy but it works for me since I have a camper shell.

 

Should be able to fit up to a 35 in the stock location underneath the bed. What size tires are you running?

 

This is true, just gotta cut the old brackets out of the way

 

My 35 fits without any cutting

 

Good to know. I went up to 33" and still have my original 32" in there. Looking to replace that soon.

 

Tundras come from the factory with a full size spare

 

I was think of going this route. https://n-fab.com/universal-bed-mounted-rapid-strap I have a bakflip cover. But if a 315/70/17 will fit in the stock spare mounting location Ill probably do that instead

 

While the spare is full-sized, my 2015 came with a 255/70/R18 spare vs the 285/55/R20's on the ground. In addition, my spare was marked "not for highway use". I couldn't live with a no-use highway spare that is not to exceed 50mph so I replaced mine with the same sized wheel/tire as my other 4. Just something to consider....

 

I am running 305/70r17. But I have the coachbuilder shackles. Dont think it will fit. The bed mount doesnt work for the Bakflip. We put all of our gear in there.

 

That should fit no problem.

 

Ill take a picture with the stock tire. That's tight now.

 

I fit a 285/75/17 with CB shackles in the stock location before I switched to 35’s. It was a tight but fit but worked. I had to switch shackles when I went to 35’s though.

 

You switch to toytec?

 

I went with Total Chaos. They are 1” lift shackles also but actually raised the rear about 1/2” more than the CB’s

 

I have the coachbuilder +2. Which ones did you have?

 

I had the 1” CB shackles.

 

N-Fab in bed mount

 

What is the total height between the bottom and top of tire?

 

I just found a deal on a Wilco Hitchgate. Might have to grab it.

 

I would have to measure it. I have never really cared. So now that you want dimensions I will try to take a couple of measurements tonight.

 

Thanks. I want to see if it will squeeze between the cover and the tent.

 

Not a very efficient way of mounting the wheel. Those bars steal a lot of space.

 

Thats what I was thinking, thats why I want to see if it will fit up top.

 

If you can't even have a bed cover, I'd rather go for a design that holds the wheel in a standup position and off to a side or something to maximize space.

 

Hitchgate is nice because I can remove it when ever. Also still retains 7500lb tow rating. I can put my hitch hauler off of it. Problem is it will stick out a lot.

 

Did you pick up the wilco? I am considering the wilco solo hitch, that way I can still use my bed. I am looking at running this one, need to find out if I need the high clearance version.

 

Waiting to here back.

 

Picked one up. Couple years old. $400.

 

I mount mine in the bed, against the cab.

Offroad, you may find yourself many a time in a situation where the spare under the bed, factory location, is not able to be obtained.