P500 P 500 spare tire mount

[Shive]

I had my spare mounted behind the passenger side vertically but it impaired my vision too much. I didn't want to take up room in the bed or block the brake light so I mounted it up front.The winch hook fits through the rim hole and there is a 1/2" stud to bolt to a lug nut hole. I tightened the winch up on a 3/4" piece of solid shaft. The 3" x 2" angle iron is u-bolted to the frame and a 1/2" nut welded to it for the 1/2" bolt. I can easily access the winch by removing one nut and washer if needed.
I had everything except the u-bolts so I have a $1.56 in it.

 

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[NTCPrezJB]

Simple enough.

 

[Hoop]

I did a similar mount but used 1 1/2 inch aluminum tubing. Removed winch hook and attached a 7/16 ibolt to end of winch cable . Again used aluminum tubing to secure spare tire.

 

[Mudder]

I did a similar mount but used 1 1/2 inch aluminum tubing. Removed winch hook and attached a 7/16 ibolt to end of winch cable . Again used aluminum tubing to secure spare tire.

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I would consider a ratchet strap to minimize strain on the winch during bumps.

 

[Hoop]

Do not think much strain on winch as tire side lugs are helping supporting tire weight and have winch cable rubber bumper on winch cable. Am considering adding a support bolt, to go thru wheel lug bolt hole, that is attached to the aluminum tubing