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BW
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 12:03 am: | 
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I'm trying to avoid the whole roof rack deal.
Has anybody rigged something unique in their cargo area to hold a spare tire?
BW |
RVR OVR (Tom)
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 12:17 am: |
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How big? If you have decent onboard air, just let air out of the spare and it will fit if it is only a 33".
Or, contact Rovertym for a custom rear spare mount.
Tom |
BW
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 12:36 am: |
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265/75-16 BF MT's
I though about modifying(flipping) the existing mount, but the new spare is really heavy. I also mount my Hi-Lift on the spare tire carrier. Together, it's just too much weight. That is why I'm researching the cargo area.
I use the spare tire carrier to mount a Hi-Lift, shovel and gas can. (yeah, I know that's heavy) but it's still lighter than the first proposal. |
RVR OVR (Tom)
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 12:41 am: |
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Ah, a DII then. Yeah, that is a bit much. |
BW
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 01:10 am: |
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Yeah, she's a D2.
I thought about building a box that would fit over the tire, but would also serve as an elevated deck(the box would cover the floor plan). That way the K9 could roam freely.
I would incorporate compartments on the top of the box for all the chains, straps, shackles . . . . etc.
I'm just a cheap bastard and don't want to spend all that money just to put a tire up there.
BW |
Kennith P. Whichard III (Kennith)
| | Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2002 - 12:07 pm: |
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BW,
I think you have found a good solution. You could remove those plastic saddlebags and make your platform about 8" wider. On top could be all the tiedowns you need...or diamondplate...or both...hmmm. I might do this.
When the K9 is with you just put a carpet square in there for traction.
Cheers,
Kennith |
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