DIY spare tire carrier

[Farnsrocket]

Saw some YouTube videos and decided to do this myself. Cut up a Curt spare tire carrier and used a hitch sleeve and bolts. Ended up having a buddy weld it so it wasn’t so loose. Came out pretty good!

 

[Farnsrocket]

 

[1911garand]

That looks good - budget minded too. I assume that the lager tire didnt fit underneath?

 

[Farnsrocket]

That looks good - budget minded too. I assume that the lager tire didnt fit underneath?

Thanks! Yes it fit, just didn’t want to get it all messed up under there. I’ll rotate it with the others.

 

[1911garand]

Now you have two spares like they do in Australia.

 

[LXJake93]

I've been interested in putting exactly this together for a long time but wasn't sure about parts... I would even consider buying one just like this if it were available somewhere. If you don't mind sharing, what was the general cost of parts?

 

[Farnsrocket]

I've been interested in putting exactly this together for a long time but wasn't sure about parts... I would even consider buying one just like this if it were available somewhere. If you don't mind sharing, what was the general cost of parts?

This is the spare tire carrier I used.......I think I got it f$90 at the time.

CURT 31006 24-Inch High Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount for 2-inch Receiver Amazon product ASIN B0009YIE1O
If you can weld, you coukd weld up your own Curt type mount with 2x2 tubing and a metal plate to mount the wheel spacer to.


I used this from Harbor Freight

Class III 18 in. x 2 in. Standard Receiver Tube

Amazing deals on this Class Iii 18In X 2In Standard Receiver Tube at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I used the actual hitch piece from an old bike carrier but you could use the piece you cut off from the Curt one. And I had some extra 2”x2” tubing I used fit the bottom half of my carrier.

I ordered 2 of these:

Forney 49620 Hot Rolled Plate, 1/4" x 4" x 12" Amazon product ASIN B003X5OJXS
My bolts holding it together are 1/2” stainless and the pivot bolt is a 5/8” Grade 8. I put some thin nylon washers between the plates and bar where the 5/8” bolt is to help it rotate smoothly.

These are the 2 wheel spacers I got, not available now.......$40 for the pair.
ECCPP 2X 1 inch 5 Lug Wheel Spacers 5x150mm to 5x150mm 14x1.5 Fits for Lexus LX470 LX570 for Toyota Tundra Sequoia Land Cruiser Amazon.com: ECCPP 2X 1 inch 5 Lug Wheel Spacers 5x150mm to 5x150mm 14x1.5 Fits for Lexus LX470 LX570 for Toyota Tundra Sequoia Land Cruiser: Automotive - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F8KSBP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TV78C13Q4CKYSMXPYBFA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Got this at Tractor Supply for about $6

2 PCS Red Handle Hitch Pin 5/8 Inch Tractor Hitch Pin Clevis pin Hitch Pin Accessories for Tractors 5/8X5-1/2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZK6XDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5TY25D2NZWXZ172XS1GT

Just a side note, Napa has bolts, nuts and washers way cheaper than anywhere else!

Watch this video, it was my inspiration:

Folding Tire Hitch Carrier Build + License Plate / Hi-Lift Mounts - S2E49 - https://youtu.be/A-aiiOCsbFI



And here’s a couple of threads about it:

DIY Spare Tire Carrier...CHEAP!

Previously I would throw my spare tire up in the basket when needed. It works, but it is a lot of work since I do not keep the basket on daily (kills MPG). Ive always wanted a rear swing-out carrier like the Wilco, but couldnt justify $900+ for it, at least not yet :p I put mine together for...

www.subaruxvforum.com

DIY-Low Cost Swing Down Hitch Mount Spare Tire Rack

Well, that seems to be a mouthful but I wanted to make sure that it would show up in the search bar for the next guy looking for an inexpensive way to mount your spare tire to your hitch. When I started this endeavor I had looked and looked for a quality hitch mount spare tire holder that...

www.overlandbound.com

 

[Farnsrocket]

Put another clevis pin in to block the carrier so it only goes down far enough to clear the hatch. Obviously I can pull the 2nd pin if I need to lower it all the way.