Inexpensive solution for spare tire bracket on a pickup

Post by **mrsnak** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:35 pm

Here's my truck- was missing the spare tire bracket:

Here's my $10 solution:
Bought a couple 3/8" lock nuts, a 3/8" wingnut, a length of 3/8" threaded stock (came in 36" for a couple dollars) and ceiling light fixture canopy kit. the canopy piece happens to be around the right size and convex with a 3/8" hole in the middle:

Cut the length to the right size (about 7") threaded it through the machine hole in the cab (mine was a little loose for the 3/8" 16 size), and used one lock nut and washer on the inside.

Used a larger washer and the other locknut on the outside, and tightened them up.

Used the wingnut and another washer to tighten the tire in place.
Looks pretty good for a common item in the hardware store!

Post by **toginthemog** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:09 am

looks good I wonder if you could drill through the bar at the end and put a small padlock just incase someone wants a spare

Post by **mrbenn** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 10:11 am

Good job and nice pics again

Padlock idea is a good 'un too.

Post by **mrsnak** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:40 pm

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone with a need for that size tire & rim around here

Post by **stag36587** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:06 am

oh I don't know, they might want to use it as a frisbee

Post by **mrsnak** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:21 am

It's the same size tire & rim as the Chevy Vega. Not too many left on the road, though.

Post by **stevespickup** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:54 am

Hello Mrsnak, can you upload more pics please, this pick up is stunning, Regards, Steve