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Old 06-30-2016, 05:27 AM   #1
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Beefier spare tire mount

The day I brought my new Outback home, I upgraded to 16" wheels and Duravis R250 tires. I chose to get a matching spare as well. The problem with that was the factory spare tire mount. So I made this:



I bought the hub and spindle online for fairly little $$$.


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Old 06-30-2016, 05:32 AM   #2
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The hub is a 6-lug for a 3,500 lb axle. It does not have brake provisions, which was perfect for this application. The spindle was for said 3,500 lb hub, but with a 1-1/2" square stub. This allowed 2" square tubing to slip right over it. Although not necessary, I drilled holes in the 2" square tubing to get some more welds.

Attachment is via 1/4" steel plate with 7/16" bolts.


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Old 06-30-2016, 07:13 AM   #3
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Looks good. Nice job.
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Old 06-30-2016, 08:18 AM   #4
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Figured with all the tire upgrades people are doing, I'm probably not the only person dealing with a much heavier spare.


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Old 07-08-2016, 05:04 AM   #5
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Looks like a lot of added weight to the rear bumper?
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Old 07-08-2016, 01:02 PM   #6
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Probably 50 lbs more. For me, the more the better. I am tongue heavy.


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Old 07-08-2016, 08:40 PM   #7
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I wish I had the metalworking skills to do that. Looks great.
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