235/85 storage

[rover4x4]

I put the 235/85 in the spare spot in the RRC. I know some of you have said it is possible to get it in there, how? It seems impossible, I thought about beating the floor out with a hammer, but it still wont fit front to back. I imagine I could let some air out and get it in but that defeats the purpose of the spare. I havent even thought about relocating the seat belt tensioner. Looks like it will have to stay on top.

 

[sven]

You have to hammer the floor to make it fit. Its really not a big deal. I also raised the seat belt mount.

 

[rover4x4]

I think it could be possible I beat on it a little but its a brand new BFG MT, I think if it was worn some it may work but Im not convinced yet. I searched and the general consensus is to hammer it out. I think an old MT would fit with ease.

 

[sven]

I had a well worn Futura MT (BFG knockoff) and still had to beat the bejesus out of it.

 

[RRCNicky]

Relocating the seat belt tensioner is pretty easy - guy in our club did that to fit his 235 85's. No Hammer necessary...

 

[deadbeat son]

Does a 245/75 fit any easier?

 

[thedude]

post pics please.

 

[JackW]

Does a 245/75 fit any easier?

I had to raise the mount about an inch and move it forward about 3/4 inch to make a 245/75 fit in mine. I'm not sure I could have gotten a 235/85 in there.

 

[deadbeat son]

I had to raise the mount about an inch and move it forward about 3/4 inch to make a 245/75 fit in mine. I'm not sure I could have gotten a 235/85 in there.

Thanks for the info!

 

[p m]

Does a 245/75 fit any easier?

I didn't have to do a thing to have a brand new 245/75 fit in the spare space.
235/85 is a lot taller.

 

[thedude]

post some pics of the hammering before and after with the tire in please. just curious to see how much bashing one must do.

 

[rover4x4]

it was a serious amount of bashing but it fit nicely, I have still not replaced the seat belt.

 

[stevenr]

5 years later, your getting around to responding lol

 

[kk88rrc]

5 years later, your getting around to responding lol

He did say it was 'serious' amount of bashing.

For those that relocated the seat belt... how was it done? Pics would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[rover4x4]

5 years later, your getting around to responding lol

These things take time, the RRC has been disabled for almost 4 months.

 

[Nomar]

These things take time, the RRC has been disabled for almost 4 months.

WTH Phillip?

I'll give you $800 for it....


FWIW, I have the exact same truck, running 265/75s---no way they will fit in the pocket.
When I ran 245's I just welded a nut higher and still used the original bolt/latch thing.
Now I just lay the spare flat in the back and strap my travel box on top.
If I need extra room on a trip, I just put the spare on the roofrack.

 

[rover4x4]

WTH Phillip?

I'll give you $800 for it....


FWIW, I have the exact same truck, running 265/75s---no way they will fit in the pocket.
When I ran 245's I just welded a nut higher and still used the original bolt/latch thing.
Now I just law the spare flat in the back and strap my travel box on top.
If I need extra room on a trip, I just put the spare on the roofrack.

In your dreams

 

[Frank84]

Here's a few pictures of a bracket I made to relocate the buckle up higher to fit my 235/85. A little hammering was needed as mentioned. I went an inch or two higher than needed but no harm with that. Make sure to keep the angle of the retracting reel (not sure what to call it) the same as the factory had it otherwise the belt won't work - play around with it after you unbolt it and you'll see what i'm talking about.