haascncvf2 Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 my 95 SE has the rear swing arm spare tire mount. i am thinking i want a cage like rack on my roof where i want to secure my spare there... i was trying to look here on the forum of members rides to see who has a top carries to my liking. . . i am looking for one that does/will hold accessory lights. and one i can put my spare into and secure it. any pics or ideas? product references for roof racks ? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 that would be such a pain if you ever needed to change your tire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I had mine up there for a short period of time, and it was a pain in the ass. Stick with the tire carrier. IF you ever have to change a tire on a trail, you'll be thankful for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facebones Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I was thinking about doing the same thing b/c i dont have a tire carrier. after talking to some 4x4 dude and some old timer jeep guys they said it makes your truck top heavy and more prone to rolling. so i axed the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Yep, especially if you have large tires and/or heavy rims, putting them on the roof of a lifted truck does you no favors. I'm reasonably strong and I don't care to hoist spare tires over my head. That said, go check the Members Rides section at the bottom of the main page. There are plenty of people with baskets... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 i dont even like putting my spare on the tire carrier... but then again, I have 14 year old girly arms... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I guess I'm x5 or 6; I had it up there too. but think about it, your average 31" tire on an aluminum rim can weigh 50~60lbs depending on its constuction. Imagine the scenarioros for tire change. if your covered in mud its raining hard and your along side the freeway its cold and slippery and your trying to get something off your roof... I did like it for good weather road trips, frees up my rear view so I can see behind me better... another way to free up some rear view is to unbolt the tire mount from the gate and put it on upside down. This may block your licence plate but my plate is on the side so I don't have that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 i dont even like putting my spare on the tire carrier... but then again, I have 14 year old girly arms... Get to da choppa gurly man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merasrig Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Get to da choppa gurly man! HAH!Crom laughs at your four winds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haascncvf2 Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 i forgot to take into consideration my truck is lifted with the calmini kit; i looked through my sunroof today while entering a mall parking structure and man it had me nervous; so um yea; my decision is officially made; negative on the roof mounted spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 LOL There is that too... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 i forgot to take into consideration my truck is lifted with the calmini kit; i looked through my sunroof today while entering a mall parking structure and man it had me nervous; so um yea; my decision is officially made; negative on the roof mounted spare I had mine in my rack basket for a while, there was one time I drove through a parking garage and the tire was actually rubbing the support beams as I passed under them. Did no damage, but it was kinda nerve racking. I'm thinking of buying a hitch basket for long trips, and throwing my spare(s) on it to clear up interior space since my 93's spare is mounted inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 i looked through my sunroof today while entering a mall parking structure and man it had me nervous; Location:SoCal Sorry, couldn't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Hell,duct tape will keep it up there just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qx4paulo Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 yup duct tape is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slashjt Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 yup duct tape is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPlow Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I don't have a tire carrier, but my 33" spare lays flat in the cargo area just fine and held down with ratchet straps. It is about as big a tire will fit back there; any bigger and the rear hatch wouldn't close. A removable rubber mat keeps the area clean. Edited September 13, 2010 by MrPlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matapalo Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Here is the setup I had on my old suburban: http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/matapalo/Luv/Mustang/Suburban/DSCN0880.jpg Am using the same basket on my pathfinder: http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/matapalo/Pathfinder/21430018.jpg Here's a link to the tire carrier hardware I used for the basket when it was on my suburban: http://www.yakima.com/shop/cargo/gear-basket-accessories/spare-tire-carrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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