Spare Tire Delete

[CitrusBronco]

I would like to run without the spare but I just am not over the hump of needing the spare.
I think carrying a spare all depends on how far from home or assistance you are going to be.

I have had a flat with every vehicle I have owned, its the most common break down and why most cars come with spares.
All of the passenger vehicle flats I have been involved with could be repaired with a plug kit and air pump. The Bronco should fall into this category.

The pickup truck flats where always destruction of the tire and a spare was the only solution.

When I get a flat I don't want to wait for assistance when I can swap to the spare and be on my way in minutes, I might be over a thousand miles from home or a hour into the woods.

I do not look forward to lifting the spare off the Bronco if I ever should need it.

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[Oldhippie]

I really wish someone would make a narrow 35/37“ lightweight “space saver” spare…in 50 years of 4 wheeling I have never needed a spare or had a “matching” spare (left the stock Sasquatch spare on when I went to 37s) but somehow can’t quite do the “no spare” thing…

 

[Bikeric]

I run 37’s on beadlocks. Ain’t no way I’m going to be able to line up 130lb+ of wheel/tire 4 feet straight up without destroying my $400 back up camera.

I carry tools to remove the beadlock if needed and have an inner tube from Interco sized to fit. I also have tire tools, plug kit, spare air valves and even a sidewall repair kit.

You’re not going to be able to store a spare tire vertical inside the rear because it’s only 34” between the floor and roll bar.

Also, if you do rock crawling you need to be cautious with a big spare tire hanging off the back. Keep the spare air pressure low (5psi) to better absorb rock drops.

 

[SeabearDivers]

I run 37’s on beadlocks. Ain’t no way I’m going to be able to line up 130lb+ of wheel/tire 4 feet straight up without destroying my $400 back up camera.

I carry tools to remove the beadlock if needed and have an inner tube from Interco sized to fit. I also have tire tools, plug kit, spare air valves and even a sidewall repair kit.

You’re not going to be able to store a spare tire vertical inside the rear because it’s only 34” between the floor and roll bar.

Also, if you do rock crawling you need to be cautious with a big spare tire hanging off the back. Keep the spare air pressure low (5psi) to better absorb rock drops.

Where did you get that jerry can carrier? Who makes it?

 

[Denny Swift]

The last time I had an on-road breakdown was due to a failed water pump in a BMW in 2016. Before that, it was a fuel pump failure on an Alfa in 2000. Before that, it was a timing belt on a Toyota in 1996. Can’t remember past that, but I don’t recall EVER having to put a spare tire on due to a flat. I carry a plug kit and compressor and have installed plugs several times. I’ve even plugged sidewall holes, which worked perfectly as a temp fix. But a flat has NEVER stranded me. I’ve been driving since 1977.

 

[Bikeric]

Where did you get that jerry can carrier? Who makes it?

I got it from SwissLink, but had to drill mounting holes for it.

https://swisslink.com/gas-can-holder-front-loading-20-liter.html?cgid=brands

 

[SeabearDivers]

I got it from SwissLink, but had to drill mounting holes for it.

https://swisslink.com/gas-can-holder-front-loading-20-liter.html?cgid=brands

Gracias

 

[Dlrsavannah]

I have a Rough Country delete on mine and put the spare in cargo, works out just fine.

 

[mdavismac]

I’ve had this FabFours spare tire delete sitting around in the garage for a while… while we sort out our tailgate issue, we threw it on for cosmetic purposes for Broncopalooza this weekend (July 20th at Hamblock Ford Belvidere, IL)… can’t be looking raggedy in front of 200 other Broncos!

I actually really like the look, but don’t know how I feel about not having the spare…

@EvanPeterson
Looks great. Just picked this up for a silver Big Bend. When you install, does the steel sit directly on the tailgate? Metal on metal? And do all four of the rubber corners sit flush against the tailgate?
I’m down in Bloomington, IL and been looking at these deletes for a while. Trying to find the right one. Thanks for the time buddy!

 

[mdavismac]

The last time I had an on-road breakdown was due to a failed water pump in a BMW in 2016. Before that, it was a fuel pump failure on an Alfa in 2000. Before that, it was a timing belt on a Toyota in 1996. Can’t remember past that, but I don’t recall EVER having to put a spare tire on due to a flat. I carry a plug kit and compressor and have installed plugs several times. I’ve even plugged sidewall holes, which worked perfectly as a temp fix. But a flat has NEVER stranded me. I’ve been driving since 1977.

@Denny Swift
Nice job and looks good. When you install, does the steel sit directly on the tailgate? Metal on metal? And do all four of the rubber corners sit flush against the tailgate? Thanks bud!

 

[APEX REX]

Spare deletes on a 4x4 offroad vehicle make as much sense as fender deletes.

 

[Denny Swift]

@Denny Swift
Nice job and looks good. When you install, does the steel sit directly on the tailgate? Metal on metal? And do all four of the rubber corners sit flush against the tailgate? Thanks bud!

There are rubber pads so there is no metal-to-metal contact. It's well made, and the backup camera view remains the same.

 

[mdavismac]

There are rubber pads so there is no metal-to-metal contact. It's well made, and the backup camera view remains the same.

@Denny Swift

I just got one and the four rubber pads at the corners don’t hit the tailgate before the middle does. That’s why I was thinking there was something that maybe goes under the middle part to support? Really like the function of it and the camera is right on. Feel free to share any info or suggestions on the install. Thanks for the time.

 

[EvanPeterson]

@EvanPeterson
Looks great. Just picked this up for a silver Big Bend. When you install, does the steel sit directly on the tailgate? Metal on metal? And do all four of the rubber corners sit flush against the tailgate?
I’m down in Bloomington, IL and been looking at these deletes for a while. Trying to find the right one. Thanks for the time buddy!

the rubber sits flush between the metal of the delete, and the metal of the tailgate. Ran it for 6mos and no damage was done to the metal or finish on the tailgate

 

[mdavismac]

the rubber sits flush between the metal of the delete, and the metal of the tailgate. Ran it for 6mos and no damage was done to the metal or finish on the tailgate

@EvanPeterson

thanks for the shout back. For the one I got shipped, the metal in the middle hits the tailgate before the four rubber feet do. So the middle metal of the delete is sitting up against the tailgate. Sounds like it should be the opposite? If so, I may need to return for another. I will say, this one is nice because you dont have to mess with the wiring much. No cutting etc.

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