Is there a mount to get a tire carrier in the rear of an 80 that doesn't need third row seat mounts?
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I have not seen a mount that does not attach to the vehicle in some way (safety issue). I guess you could just go very old school and use the tie downs and some straps. This could block the rear seats from being down, depending on your tire size.
The ones by Slee and @LandCruiserPhil are the two that come to mind as being the best option (both have specific mounting).
In that case I don't see how you can have any sort of mount without drilling holes.
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Interior Tire Carrier - 80 Series Land Cruiser ('91-'97) - BellFab
Approximately 1 week lead time on all tire carriers currently. Available for Driver or passenger side works with tire sizes ranging from the factory 31" up to 40" (See disclaimer below for 40") 100% bolt in with no drilling required- Uses all factory bolt holes Hardware included Black...bellfabrication.com
This one uses only one of the third row seat mounts.
Would be easy to add some shims under that foot, and drill holes through the wheel well. Put welded washer and nut on the backside. Cut bolts flush with nut
I've looked at the bellfab in person. Look at the upper mounts. I have nothing up there either.
Pretty sure there'll be a flat section where the handle would typically mount to. You could drill and add rivnuts.
To add any kind of wheel cradle, you'll be drilling somewhere.
I wonder if there's reinforcing plates where third row seatbelts would bolt in?
Bellfab is using the top seat belt bolt location.
That could give you alternative bolt locations where there'd be clearance for factory bolts behind the panels.
Also, another alternate bolt location could be the four flat squares on your floor with no deadener, that's where third row seats latch down.
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There is normally a 1" or so deep recess for the latches, so there would be clearance under the floor for bolts in those locations.
You'd have to just check if it's accessible with a sub-tank in place ( assuming yours has a sub??)
Interesting the pan is not recessed, but the sound deadener is clear of it.
Mounting the tire right in the middle basically makes the rest of my rear useless. It needs to be off to the side. I'm not giving up all rearward visibility for it.
The issue with where the grab handle would be is my headliner isn't molded like the ones with third row seats.
I'm not trying to hit and destroy my interior for a spare. If I can fab a simple and clean solution I'll get a swing out. I'd just prefer not to.
No I don't have a sub tank. It's an OEM fuel system. 25ish diesel gallons.