In-Bed Spare Tire

johnnyshaner · Post by **johnnyshaner** » Mon Mar 01, 2021 8:54 am

In order to keep the forum going, I thought I would occasionally post things that folks might find of interest. So, I've attached a couple of photos of the in-bed spare tire mount that I recently installed on my '68 Highboy. I had to buy a 7 inch carriage bolt because the included one wasn't long enough and I had to run a tap through the threaded holes to clear the powder coating out. Other than that, I drilled two holes in the bed and I was done. Pretty easy.

Here's the link to the mount I used: https://www.amazon.com/Rigid-Hitch-Spar ... ive&sr=1-2.

jzjames · Post by **jzjames** » Mon Mar 01, 2021 12:02 pm

johnnyshaner wrote:In order to keep the forum going, I thought I would occasionally post things that folks might find of interest.

Good idea!
Good job on the tire mount. Must be a working truck

tsherry · Post by **tsherry** » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:24 am

I did something similar but mounted it forward on the drivers' side where it won't block my view.

johnnyshaner · Post by **johnnyshaner** » Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:54 am

tsherry wrote:I did something similar but mounted it forward on the drivers' side where it won't block my view.

That makes the most sense. I like this look a bit better though.

Fordkid68 · Post by **Fordkid68** » Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:43 pm

Looks cool, great idea! I might do something like this on my truck also, or possibly make a holder underneath.

basketcase0302 · Post by **basketcase0302** » Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:14 pm

Sweet job.
Somewhere here on the forum is a "junkyard wish list" that has the OEM Ford in bed spare tire carrier, (it was a rare item).

You'll find mention of it in the Factory literature below, (but it was mounted on the DS in the bed I believe).

https://fordification.com/library/

johnnyshaner · Post by **johnnyshaner** » Thu Mar 04, 2021 10:29 am

Yep, I looked a very long time for the factory mount with no luck. And yep, they were mostly mounted behind the cab on the driver's side.

I'm not a huge fan of the under the bed factory mounting system. I think it's pretty sketchy to actually use, so the in bed mounting system is a good compromise for me. I haven't lost a lot of bed space and the sight line issue isn't a big deal, especially since I'm usually in the right lane when I'm moseying down the road.

Not my truck, but I had to help deal with a flat with a truck loaded up with firewood. The spare was located in the bed behind the driver's side. It was not an easy thing to get to.

91Bear · Post by **91Bear** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 10:40 am

I have a couple of extra in-bed spare tire carriers if anyone is interested. I don't have the mounting bolts or the carriage bolt to hold the tire but that's no big deal.

offisland · Post by **offisland** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:06 pm

91Bear wrote:I have a couple of extra in-bed spare tire carriers if anyone is interested. I don't have the mounting bolts or the carriage bolt to hold the tire but that's no big deal.

OEM? I'd be interested.

91Bear · Post by **91Bear** » Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:42 am

PM me your e-mail and I will send photos.

offisland · Post by **offisland** » Sat May 01, 2021 4:13 pm

91Bear wrote:PM me your e-mail and I will send photos.

Does not appear I am able to send private messages, it's hoselton AT hawaii.edu.

The FORDification.com Forums

In-Bed Spare Tire

In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire

Re: In-Bed Spare Tire