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Old 04-03-2016, 08:25 AM   #1
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How many people actually carry their spare tire on their trucks still? With road side service and some exhaust mod paths (dual exit out the rear) I'm starting to think about ditchin the spare.

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Old 04-03-2016, 09:21 AM   #2
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I haven't carried a spare for years. The exhaust tookup the space last time around.
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Old 04-03-2016, 09:24 AM   #3
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yeah Redtruck, i think i'm gonna remove it.

as an aside, i love your stepless/flush rear bumper. can i ask where you got it?
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Old 04-03-2016, 09:31 AM   #4
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It's a welded in roll pan from Styl'n.
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Old 04-03-2016, 09:39 AM   #5
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Old 04-03-2016, 12:52 PM   #6
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Still got mine even with the mods - but I don't want to mess with it .



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Old 04-03-2016, 01:38 PM   #7
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lol maybe ill toss it in the back of the truck until i need the space. rarely have traction issues here in the desert too.
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Old 04-03-2016, 01:42 PM   #8
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I don't have mine. Have not had it for years but do carry my slicks so if there's ans issue I will just out one of them on
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Old 04-03-2016, 01:43 PM   #9
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The tire under a lowered truck is useless when you can't get to it..... lol
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Old 04-03-2016, 01:49 PM   #10
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Mine isn't lowered yet. It's at the stock ride height. I like the rake.
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