Topic: large spare tire, storage/location/mounting opinions

[CODY C]

Hello all,


Im a little new to this forum, I spend alot of time on IH8MUD but now that I have recently purchased an 89 hilux I think this might be a better resource for information regarding this little truck. Anyways, Hello 

So, for my new project truck (4 door shortbox hilux) I will be running my 60 series drivetrain once I get it swapped over. Which includes 39.5" Irok's.

I would like to keep the body mostly stock though I do plan on opening up the rear wheel wells, and maybe hanneman square top front fenders at a later date.

Problem is, where and how would I locate a full sized (but maybe not width) spare tire, and still keep the functionality of the box? I'd prefer to have a full size spare and not have a baja style rack that esentially makes the box useless for space. The rear swingout idea isnt bad but makes it almost impossible to transport anything with the tailgate down. A rear rack isnt a bad idea but gives a high COG. Installing it underneath the truck... Well no point explaining that.


Any interesting suggestions, or better yet pictures?

Thanks.

[junya92toy]

WEll you could make a hitch mount holder, so when you do need to have the tailgate down, you can remove it, make it slide farther out to clear the tailgate. If you do a exo, you could mount it on the roof.

[OOPS]

Here is where mine is, do not even know it is there.

[Rocksurfer]

Sorry I don't have any pics anymore but I built a receiver mount with a swing-down and pin lock so when I needed to open the tailgate you just pull the pin and the tire can be dropped to the ground. I have pics of it on but no close ups.

[Rocksurfer]

Here's the best I've got on it, you can almost see it in the 1st one but these are from video. This is the one that was on my brothers truck and he was running 35's

[Dirt Mover]

Depending on where you go wheeeling it makes a difference. My 4Runner seems too light in the front when I have my 37" hanging off the receiver hitch while  going up vertical ledges. I'd go for something in or above the bed. Just my