Age old question...rear swing out tire carriers (1 Viewer)

[lovetoski]

FWIW....you can fit a 35" tire in the stock location. It does hang down a bunch, but I didn't find it a serious issue. Maybe start there, and that buys you some time to evaluate your needs and options.

 

[BlackCat]

Plus, if you don't have much room for some reason, you can deflate it to get some additional room to mount it if you carry a compressor or have on board air.

 

[ewright]

I really like the 4plus swing out

 

[BlackCat]

I really like the 4plus swing out

Real similar to mine.

 

[Hank6760]

I carried my spare in the cargo area floor for two years, finally put three rings ( fender, just under passenger rear window and floor) and used a ratchet strap to hold it. I put a six inch piece of 1/2"X1" steel channel for support inside of the side wall. That freed up the space.

 

[hatleye]

My 4plus has the tire on the other side..... I hope to get an original ladder to go on the left hand side. The P.O. had changed over to a vertical bike rack, which doesn't work for me.

I do like having the spare on the rear though, as it allowed for a 38 gallon main gas tank. Stock FJ62 is thirsty, but mine was swapped for a 6.2 liter LS3 which makes driving and passing much easier.

 

[coog]

I stole this idea from a Craig's ad. Swing out mounts in trailer receiver and has space for two Jerry cans. I leave it off around town but use it on road trips. Picture is not my truck, but original ad.

 

[kling-on]

Hitchgate™ MAX - WilcoOffroad.com

If you have a reciver hitch I can get you a swing out that goes in it... and you can still haul 7000 lb

 

[gilamonster]

I'd be a little scared to tow 7000 lbs with my 60!

 

[WILLD420]

If you go with the spindle type, get the biggest diameter spindle you can buy. They tend to crack right at the weld area on the smaller ones.

 

[kling-on]

used to before the SOA