Trailer spare mounting position

jaacina · 07-21-07, 02:26 PM

I was wondering if anyone has ever had a trailer with a spare tire in the front? Possible behind a tow vehicle's rear tires. I am building a trailer, and don't want to put the spare where a rock kicked up by towing vehicle could get bounced back forward a break the rear window in the tow vehicle. Just curious if anyone has had that happen or am I just being paranoid.

Rubiconcruiser · 07-21-07, 05:41 PM

Paranoia is a small thing ..Put the spare in the rear of the trailer or underneath, a lot of good mounting locations on earlier threads. No rocks to the glass, only rocks in a glass and filler up with something smooth.

jaacina · 07-24-07, 11:55 AM

Sounds good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubiconcruiser

Paranoia is a small thing ..Put the spare in the rear of the trailer or underneath, a lot of good mounting locations on earlier threads. No rocks to the glass, only rocks in a glass and filler up with something smooth.

cbmontgo · 07-24-07, 03:57 PM

Mine is mounted underneath. It really keeps it out of the way.

73fj · 07-25-07, 06:35 PM

Got mine on a post at the back, makes it removeable so it doesn't wander off and it can ride inboard or outboard.

jaacina · 07-26-07, 11:57 AM

What I am building is a trailer using an old 50s Ford step side box and the square Jeep style fenders. I had thought of mounting the spare similar to the way the old trucks had them mounted in front of the fender. I am both concerned about it sticking out too far, and possibly causing rocks to bounce forward into the tow vehicle. I might do the underneath, but not sure if 31x10.50 will fit without hanging too low. The other thing is I am planning on making it a dump box.

07-21-07, 02:26 PM	#1
jaacina IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 38	Trailer spare mounting position I was wondering if anyone has ever had a trailer with a spare tire in the front? Possible behind a tow vehicle's rear tires. I am building a trailer, and don't want to put the spare where a rock kicked up by towing vehicle could get bounced back forward a break the rear window in the tow vehicle. Just curious if anyone has had that happen or am I just being paranoid.

07-24-07, 03:57 PM	#4
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,595	Mine is mounted underneath. It really keeps it out of the way. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

07-25-07, 06:35 PM	#5
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 573	Got mine on a post at the back, makes it removeable so it doesn't wander off and it can ride inboard or outboard. Attached Images __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ding-pics.html, http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...b-trailer.html Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

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07-21-07, 05:41 PM	#2
Rubiconcruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 157	Paranoia is a small thing ..Put the spare in the rear of the trailer or underneath, a lot of good mounting locations on earlier threads. No rocks to the glass, only rocks in a glass and filler up with something smooth.

07-26-07, 11:57 AM	#6
jaacina IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 38	What I am building is a trailer using an old 50s Ford step side box and the square Jeep style fenders. I had thought of mounting the spare similar to the way the old trucks had them mounted in front of the fender. I am both concerned about it sticking out too far, and possibly causing rocks to bounce forward into the tow vehicle. I might do the underneath, but not sure if 31x10.50 will fit without hanging too low. The other thing is I am planning on making it a dump box.