I'm trying to find a spare tire carrier to fit in the rear bed of my 90 Samurai. Placing it on the tail gate is not an option due to the space already being used.

What is everyone else using in this situation? I have a 35" spare tire.

I found a very nice one called the "Rat Cage". But, it's pricey ($300+). If I could find a cheaper version, I'd jump on it.
http://www.rat-cage.com/images/rc-500-web-site.jpg


Doing a search for "Rat Cage" turned up a million posts from the owner of Rock 4x4 Fab. I see he has a tire holder on his site for a good price. But, not for a Samurai...
http://www.rock4xfabrication.com/images/tirecarrier/rtc6a.jpg


Something as simple as this is $300+!
http://www.diamond-plate.com/images/wpe69.gif

Call Scott (Rock 4x) he has made them for zuks. He will make anything to your specs.

Brad.

Also, call Myron at Zuksoffroad

http://www.zuksoffroad.net/samurai_rb.htm

He does great work and good on prices. Customer service is top notch!

Low buck (non bLinG!) way would be to use your stock mount, with some minor fab work mounted to the bed.

David

What is the back spacing on the wheel?
I made my own and no longer need it. It was made for a wheel with a 2 1/2 inch BS. Would probably work with more. It bolts to the floor in the bed.
Needs cleaning too.
I'll sell it to you for $20 plus shipping.

Awe crap...I ordered one like the below yesterday. It's simple and the cheapest I could find to get the job done. Thanks for the offer Non Urban.


http://www.desertrat.com/images_products/4031.jpg

Awe crap...I ordered one like the below yesterday. It's simple and the cheapest I could find to get the job done. Thanks for the offer Non Urban.


http://www.desertrat.com/images_products/4031.jpg

Sorry I didn't see your post sooner. It looks good though. Enjoy.

procomp makes one for cheap.

I have an update and a TON of install pictures.

Here it the link to all of them...
http://www.box.net/shared/tlvmurj8k0


The original did not come with countersunk bolts/holes. I changed that...
http://www.box.net/shared/static/c3ebsg1s0g.jpg


The center is exactly in the center of the cross bar...
http://www.box.net/shared/static/0geps1nggk.jpg

The cross bar is the one on the right...
http://www.box.net/shared/static/aqcuohxc0g.jpg



Drill through both the bed and cross bar. Drill the bolt holes.
http://www.box.net/shared/static/es2s9d5wk0.jpg


I glued a stack of washers together to place between the bed and cross bar...to make it a solid mounting point.
http://www.box.net/shared/static/d6qgfbuo0g.jpg


Add another stack of washers to the top side to meet the mounting bracket...
http://www.box.net/shared/static/2vsdku7ggc.jpg


Here is what the underside will look like...
http://www.box.net/shared/static/us4jc7vw40.jpg

If you are wondering why I did not mount it on the rear gate, I have other ideas for that area...
http://www.box.net/shared/odsctgu0wk


The finished shots with a 35" tire...
http://www.box.net/shared/static/ai3d3ek8wc.jpg

http://www.box.net/shared/static/bo9b6mngow.jpg

http://www.box.net/shared/static/m8q7ztpkoc.jpg

http://www.box.net/shared/static/xq2rz60748.jpg

Looks good.

What is the back spacing on the wheel?
I made my own and no longer need it. It was made for a wheel with a 2 1/2 inch BS. Would probably work with more. It bolts to the floor in the bed.
Needs cleaning too.
I'll sell it to you for $20 plus shipping.

I will buy this from you; shipping to 81620. Please eMail me HERE (patrickherbert@mail.com)