Wanted Complete under the bed tire carrier. (1 Viewer)

[TOMSRYD]

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Would anybody have a clean, uncut, under the bed, tire carrier and bolt assembly.

 

[Bear]

You got my sympathy--I've got one where they chopped-off the handles--what were they thinking?

 

[DomSmith]

Many years ago I got a pretty good stash of parts from a buddy that included a Toyota drop down (chain style) spare tire holder. I always wondered if it could be fitted to the 45 to provide another decent option to the original.

Tire size wouldn’t matter too much with that style. I don’t believe the original style would allow larger tires.

I’ll look for a pic.

 

[DomSmith]

Looks like maybe it’s from a Toyota pickup (not cruiser) but may be worth looking into as a retrofit for those not trying to stay 100% original...

 

[TOMSRYD]

Don,

Thats a good option if I didn't have most of the original style. I am sure with a little work, I could rehab mine. The bars were chopped of with a torch to fit a c channel bumper. I new that I was going to change the bumper so I went wheeling. I drug the bolt on boulders. If I could find just the bolt, I would remake the bars. I just like the handle bar style because it's different.

Thanks,

Tommy

 

[DomSmith]

What does the bolt look like?

 

[TOMSRYD]

 

[Living in the Past]

Many years ago I got a pretty good stash of parts from a buddy that included a Toyota drop down (chain style) spare tire holder. I always wondered if it could be fitted to the 45 to provide another decent option to the original.

Tire size wouldn’t matter too much with that style. I don’t believe the original style would allow larger tires.

I’ll look for a pic.

The FJ55 carrier would fit. I had one set between the frame rails in my 45. Was going to use it until I located one from a 84 HJ47RV. Fits perfect. My original was hacked up and mostly parts someone made. Even if I had the original would have replaced it with a chain winch style since so much easier to operate.


I have a trailer made from a seventies 2WD Toyota pickup. Still has the spare tire carrier. The bracket between frame rails is welded in unlike Land Cruisers that bolt in. The chain winch is bolted to the bracket so is a separate part. But the hole in the center of the wheel is smaller on the earlier five lug 2WD and would not work on Cruiser wheels.

 

[65swb45]

The real killer is going through a decade long search to find one, restoring and installing it only to find out that NOTHING bigger than a stock size tire will fit it it!

 

[megolfer]

I am looking for one of these also.

 

[DomSmith]

If anyone has a good version of the bolt we could probably have them made. My only hesitation is no one would really want them.

 

[DomSmith]

I don’t want to booger up your classified thread but here’s some info on the other option posted above. Starts on post #591.

Just had to treat myself for Halloween... 65 SWB

I’m happy to delete this post if you prefer to keep it on point.

 

[ctcv1984]

Would anybody have a clean, uncut, under the bed, tire carrier and bolt assembly.

Hi, Tomsryd. I l think I might be able to help you. I have the original tire holder and I can look around for the bolt. the holder is rusty but uncut. Call me at 916-759-6964. I'm in Rocklin, outside of Sacramento. Pete.

 

[TOMSRYD]

Pete,

Got any pics of your rig?

 

[whitey45]

I have a carrier and bolt that need some work!

 

[megolfer]

Im looking for the bolt. I got a carrier.

 

[DomSmith]

If anyone has an intact bolt in good shape I can probably get them reproduced.

 

[cppilot]

I have an extra set of brackets to attach to the frame.

 

[whitey45]

The bolt I have, missing some length but has the pin and lock

 

[megolfer]

I just looked under mine and the bracket that holds the bolt is destroyed. If anyone wants to let a set go I would appreciate it. Also the bolt