[Brain]

While my bedbar only has 1 thing going across, I recommend 2 spaced about 6" apart to minimize tire wobble-age while wheeling. I did this because I was tired of my spare doing whatever the hell it wanted to, plus I can still slide things underneath the tire.

 

[Valkyrie]

What makes this a great mod is the re-use of the old tire winch. I would have never thought of it! Good job...

 

[jjrambo]

While my bedbar only has 1 thing going across, I recommend 2 spaced about 6" apart to minimize tire wobble-age while wheeling. I did this because I was tired of my spare doing whatever the hell it wanted to, plus I can still slide things underneath the tire.

Instead of adding a second bar I would say to add under the bar a spacer of about 4 inches or so. That way you can have easier access to the crank portion of the winch with the tire iron. at the bottom of the 4 inch spacer a flat plate.

or with the double bar setup just put some 4 inch lower extensions on there and run a plate inbetween.

just my :2cents:

 

[4xClover]

Hmmmm.....I remember seeing that in Moab!

 

[Brain]

Hmmmm.....I remember seeing that in Moab!

Did you see my tire flopping around?? LOL

 

[Brain]

What makes this a great mod is the re-use of the old tire winch. I would have never thought of it! Good job...

Thanks Chris, there were just a few things I would've rather done. I think when I make a new bedbar, it'll be a double round tube one.

 

[Brain]

Instead of adding a second bar I would say to add under the bar a spacer of about 4 inches or so. That way you can have easier access to the crank portion of the winch with the tire iron. at the bottom of the 4 inch spacer a flat plate.

or with the double bar setup just put some 4 inch lower extensions on there and run a plate inbetween.

just my :2cents:

I don't even use the stock crank that came with the truck, a screwdriver works fine!

 

[jjrambo]

I don't even use the stock crank that came with the truck, a screwdriver works fine!

good point I guess, but that's just how i would do it. I do like the idea none the less. But seeing as I am more apt to have a lowerd truck I'll never be diong something like that unless I finally start making the cash I want to and can afford to have more than one good toy.

 

[Zackattak]

Hey that looks great! thats cool how you used the stock spare hanger thing.
Zack

 

[Brain]

Hey that looks great! thats cool how you used the stock spare hanger thing.
Zack

Thanks Zack!

 

[FAUX X 4]

hmmmmm.....I'll have to remember that when I finish the bed cage for a second spare mount!!!

 

[4xClover]

Did you see my tire flopping around?? LOL

Yep! Remember that too!!!

 

[4xClover]

hmmmmm.....I'll have to remember that when I finish the bed cage for a second spare mount!!!

POSTWHORE!!! :xmoon:

 

[Brain]

POSTWHORE!!! :xmoon:

Hahaha we are all post whores...I mean...yeah and stuff

 

[Zzyzx]

Sweet little trick Brian. How far off the bed is the tire?


I know, I know, postwhore! :xpimp:

 

[Brain]

James, the tire is about 10" off the bed. Not a lot of room but still enough to get things underneath

 

[KStacoma]

That is an awesome idea! does it put stress on the bed rails though when the tire moves around?

 

[RaideRNatioN]

Very cool. I like the use of the stock tire winch.

 

[YUNADERIS]

sweet

where is the panhard?

 

[hytenor]

While my bedbar only has 1 thing going across, I recommend 2 spaced about 6" apart to minimize tire wobble-age while wheeling. I did this because I was tired of my spare doing whatever the hell it wanted to, plus I can still slide things underneath the tire.

slick idea
I would still come up with something under the tire to keep it tight to the bed or you may wind up ripping that bed bar right off during some crazy wheeling
(not that you drive like Dale or anything