Protection for undercarriage after spare tire removed (1 Viewer)

[john thompson]

Anyone have a solution for protecting everything that gets exposed when the spare isn't under the truck? I bought a rear bumper with tire carrier, but now that the spare is missing from underneath, a lot of wires and hydraulics are exposed. Any ideas?

 

[swelltimes]

I would think something like a sheet of perforated steel would provide good protection. Looks like lots of options for installing a nutsert or similar fitting to secure some steel sheet.

What're your plans for your truck? Lots of time off road on rocky trails, or on the beach, or general off roading?

 

[Spike555]

You're fine. Your bumper will hit before anything gets up there.

 

[john thompson]

I would think something like a sheet of perforated steel would provide good protection. Looks like lots of options for installing a nutsert or similar fitting to secure some steel sheet.

What're your plans for your truck? Lots of time off road on rocky trails, or on the beach, or general off roading?

Beach and general off road stuff. I'll get under there and play around. Maybe measure some possible mounting points and head to Home Depot

 

[Somebodyelse5]

I wouldn't worry about it at all

 

[gatormark91]

Nothing required. Stuff will hit the axle or bumper before it hits anything important or exposed. I've never seen anyone bother with added protection under there.

 

[knewstance]

Auxiliary fuel tank