Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 What did i miss? Why make a rack to haul stuff, then put the spare tire right in the middle of it? Rendering the rack useless. Make a carrier for the spare off the tailgate, or standing up in the bed off to one side. Or even float it off the back of the rack. The point was to free up real estate in the bed. I tried the "standing up in the bed off to one side" deal and the blind spot was ridiculous. and I didnt want to make a carrier off the tail gate. The trucks main purpose is a beach/ Fishing rig. Where I live on the coast the best fishing is in places that you need 4WD and a light vehicle. Some spots are 22 miles now the beach with no one around and one access on and off the beach ( which is 22 miles away). That spot is mainly a flounder hole in a cut of the bay off the mouth of the river going into the gulf of mexico. Anyway Its a over night fishing trip basically. I have to haul alot of gear down the beach when we go. Generators, coolers, lights, gas, rods and tackle, food, ect. The last time we went we had to leave the spare cause we didnt have enough room in the bed. So this was my solution and I think it has worked perfectly. And I wanted to do it because I have never seen it done before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 And the reason it is in the middle is I was trying to evenly distribute the load. there is a lot of weight on the tallest part of the truck. It absolutely killed the center of gravity ( which I knew it would) so I definably wanted it evenly distributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 The point was to free up real estate in the bed. The last time we went we had to leave the spare cause we didnt have enough room in the bed. I have a 31" spare under the bed - plenty of room under there even dual exhausts. A 32" tire should fit under the bed just fine. But I guess you had to do what you had to do because you wanted to. Nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 The point was to free up real estate in the bed. The last time we went we had to leave the spare cause we didnt have enough room in the bed. I have a 31" spare under the bed - plenty of room under there even dual exhausts. A 32" tire should fit under the bed just fine. But I guess you had to do what you had to do because you wanted to. Nothing wrong with that. the spare tire carrier under the bed is not there from the previous owner. I have not been able to find one anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Here are some more pictures guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 and bolted on my other light bar tonight.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobles41 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Cool! Where did you get that rear bumper? I like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Cool! Where did you get that rear bumper? I like that! Nates4x4 bumper. But I modifided it for the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I Like it! Definently different but is very functional! Those LED bars are equally as badass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ_Milam Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 came out bad @$$. always wondered what a roof rack would look like and now i know. awesome job :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 How about a picture from farther away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sure which angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotex Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Side please. Sure which angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebvance Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Here ya go biotex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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