UMR_Engnr
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I put oversized tires (Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac LT284/75R16 (~33")) on my 89 F350 crew cab, and have been looking for a good way to carry my spare tire. I recently came across the "Spare Tire Buddy" from Titan Fuel Tanks.
https://titanfueltanks.com/shop/titan-spare-tire-buddy/
I liked the orientation, but was dubious about the price and the stability. There are some reviews on Amazon, but overall not a lot on the web about this setup. I don't have the time or tools right now to fab anything up so I decided to try it. I got it installed today and wanted to share my thoughts and some pics. The overall quality seemed fine, although a more appropriate cost would have been closer to $30 and not $80. I tried to follow the directions to tighten the nut until the bottom plate kicks up an 1" - 1.25"; however, what I found was that instead of the bottom plate kicking up, it was just jacking up my bed rail. When I noticed this I backed it off a little bit and called it good. I was concerned that the bolt wouldn't be long enough, but there was atleast 2" left over. There is a hole in the bolt to put a padlock.
I drove it around all day today and it is still tight. I haven't taken it offroad or anything. It seems like it will work for now. Once I get a welder I think I will fab up something similar that bolts to the top rail and bed floor. The eye bolt is 1/2"-20 thread, whereas my lug nuts are 9/16"-18. It would be nice to have a setup I could secure with the same locking lug nuts I have on my other wheels and the same lug wrench. You will need to carry a 13/16" deep socket with you to get this off. A lug wrench won't work due to the excess thread sticking out.
Anyways I hope this helps if anyone is looking at this setup.
https://titanfueltanks.com/shop/titan-spare-tire-buddy/
I liked the orientation, but was dubious about the price and the stability. There are some reviews on Amazon, but overall not a lot on the web about this setup. I don't have the time or tools right now to fab anything up so I decided to try it. I got it installed today and wanted to share my thoughts and some pics. The overall quality seemed fine, although a more appropriate cost would have been closer to $30 and not $80. I tried to follow the directions to tighten the nut until the bottom plate kicks up an 1" - 1.25"; however, what I found was that instead of the bottom plate kicking up, it was just jacking up my bed rail. When I noticed this I backed it off a little bit and called it good. I was concerned that the bolt wouldn't be long enough, but there was atleast 2" left over. There is a hole in the bolt to put a padlock.
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I drove it around all day today and it is still tight. I haven't taken it offroad or anything. It seems like it will work for now. Once I get a welder I think I will fab up something similar that bolts to the top rail and bed floor. The eye bolt is 1/2"-20 thread, whereas my lug nuts are 9/16"-18. It would be nice to have a setup I could secure with the same locking lug nuts I have on my other wheels and the same lug wrench. You will need to carry a 13/16" deep socket with you to get this off. A lug wrench won't work due to the excess thread sticking out.
Anyways I hope this helps if anyone is looking at this setup.
