Solutions for mounting spare tire on custom tire rack?

[barronj]

I can get a 6" plate & make it look like I want (I chose 4" at first but I would prefer 3 mounting points/studs)

I can go to the yard & get an axle & cut the end off

I can use a hub

What are your preferences? I would rather not use a hub.

 

[DanHall]

I used a plate.

 

[bronconut73]

Why not a hub?
Then you have a spare hub.

 

[u10072]

I personally think its kinda hodge podge looking. To me if you are really worried about hubs I would carry one as an extra with bearings greased and ready to go but that's just me

 

[73azbronco]

For the work, get a busted hub, cut the hub face down as required and such but keep three mounting studs, or more, then weld that to your post. I would think it would be easier to cut down to what you need than to measure, drill and install studs in the right place.

 

[barronj]

For ease of procurement, I'm leaning towards the plate.

3/16" or 1/4"?

I have a line on some suzuki & cj 7 stuff, so if that falls in my lap, I will avoid the plate idea.

 

[u10072]

Here's how I do it...
-measure the backside of the wheels mounting flange
-put that measurement (I like a round shape) on the steel
-hold the cut piece in place and mark the 3 holes--an extra pair of hands is nice here
-drill 9/16" holes
-put the 1 1/2" 1/2"-20 bolts through the wheel and bolt the plate to the wheel with all 3 bolts and lug nuts.
-flip over and weld up
-then put that piece on the carrier.

I have a template now that I use but that's how I did it the first time. I still do the bolt up method to completely insure a perfect fit.

 

[70_Steve]

For ease of procurement, I'm leaning towards the plate.

3/16" or 1/4"?

Iwouldn't go any less than 1/4". Mine is 1/4" and holds a 35" spare. Some of the premade plates from the fabrication parts vendors are 3/8".

 

[barronj]

looks like I'll be using an old axle. A friend, who's hooked me up on a few things, has an old jeep axle that I'm picking up today. Progress resumes!