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Title: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: ppltrak on January 26, 2009, 08:13:01 PM: Hey I'm stuck on a project. I cant seem to find a decent spare tire mounting flange, the part that actually bolts to the tire/wheel. I need one thats about 3/8" thick with the three studs to fit 5 on 51/2. I have a stock one that came off of my rig but it's too thin and flimsy. I suppose I could make one if I had to. I tried all my normal fab sites but I can't find one. Can somebody send me a link to anybody that sells them.

Thanks,
Kevin
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: Drone637 on January 27, 2009, 08:37:25 AM: Have you looked at just getting a drum turned down?

You might give Trail Tough a call. They sell what you want as part of the Rear Disk Brake Conversion kit. http://www.trailtough.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=103&category_id=14&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: ROSS on January 27, 2009, 04:54:29 PM: now i know you have a couple of broken rear axles laying around don't you??????
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: Merlin93 on January 27, 2009, 06:31:19 PM: Quote from: ppltrak on January 26, 2009, 08:13:01 PM
...I cant seem to find a decent spare tire mounting flange...

When the stock spare tire mount can't hack it anymore, most guys go to bumper mounting on an aftermarket heavy-duty bumper. Even if you really beef-up the tire mount, the tailgate quickly becomes the next weakest link. At some point, you just have to get the big spare tire on something really solid. I wish I could say where that "breaking point" is, but I'm too much of a wimp to go that large. For the time being my axles will stay just the way they are, spindly and weak, on small-ish tires (all things being relative).
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: Jeremiah on January 27, 2009, 06:41:28 PM: I usually see people re-use the old spare mount on the new swing away. Is it really that flimsy?
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: ppltrak on January 28, 2009, 08:10:02 PM: Thanks guys I found what I need. Ross I throw out all my broken axles :o

Kevin

PS I hope it turns out good I'm trying to get this look
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: dustybadlands on February 05, 2009, 12:19:02 PM: I know, a little late, but you guys inspired me to do this. Thats a spare locking hub. ;)
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/dustybadlands/DSC02201.jpg)
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/dustybadlands/DSC02202.jpg)
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: bentparts on February 05, 2009, 01:53:10 PM: Now that's the ticket. Can the hub ( not the lock out hub, the wheel hub and bearings) be used as a spare?
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: dustybadlands on February 05, 2009, 08:59:14 PM: I cut the shaft off a CV, pulled the rest of the parts off an old spindle. rebuilt 'em and globbed on the weld-n- paint. Bearings are greased and ready. The locking hub works, the spare will spin! Or not. Now I'm thinking...(here goes ???)... If I put on a PTO, shaft and propeller...
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: RHodge on February 05, 2009, 10:54:14 PM: http://emsoffroad.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=210
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: dustybadlands on February 06, 2009, 06:20:26 AM: awsome site! decent prices! now among my favorites! THANX!!
Title: Re: spare tire mounting parts
Post by: Jeremiah on February 06, 2009, 11:09:50 AM: Quote from: dustybadlands on February 05, 2009, 12:19:02 PM
I know, a little late, but you guys inspired me to do this. Thats a spare locking hub. ;)

This falls under one of those brilliant "why didn't I think of that" categories! With the limited storage on Sami's, ANYTHING that can get a spare out of a box, and somewhere else is... well... I'll say it again... brilliant!