Posted 2012-05-08 8:43 AM (#143805) Subject: Spare Tire modification idea
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Location: HARTLAND MI
On my Exiss 400 gooseneck I have two spare tires, to save space I was going to run a 3/4 pipe under the overhang supported with two bearing pillow blocks. I was then going to attach a steel cable to it with a plate over the hub opening of the two spares. Then I can wind them up to the floor of the overhange and there is clearence to turn the truck. If the cable broke some how they would fall into the bed of the truck. I can weld a plate on the one end of the shaft and have a lock to prevent theft, The other side would have a socket for a handle to crank them down if needed. Any thoughts on this idea?
Posted 2012-05-08 9:45 AM (#143809 - in reply to #143805) Subject: RE: Spare Tire modification idea
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Many trucks, mini vans and SUVs have a cable opperated winch mechanism, that lifts and holds their spare tires against the bottom of the vehicles' floors.
A check of your local wreck yard might produce the items you are considering, with considerably less development time.
Posted 2012-05-08 11:07 AM (#143811 - in reply to #143809) Subject: RE: Spare Tire modification idea
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Location: HARTLAND MI
Thanks, devolopment is the fun part for me. I was worried maybe the extra weight might not me good pushing on the bed. However I will double check the clearence between the truck and trailer
Posted 2012-05-08 5:38 PM (#143817 - in reply to #143805) Subject: RE: Spare Tire modification idea
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Posts: 379 Location: Missouri
I would definitely have some kind of safety catch for it in case the cable broke. Several years ago, I had the spare tire hanger cable snap on my one ton, lucky for me it broke as I was pulling into my garage. After that I ran a piece of chain up and over the frame support to catch the tire if the cable broke.
Spare Tire modification idea
