Making a spare tire carrier from junk.

[TJS0712F]

I had what was supposed to be a spare tire carrier bracket set up for my trailer. It never fit and I threw it in my scrap bin. While I was fabricating a new axle I figure I would give it some attention and get it to work. First pic is literally junk that I used to make this thing. All welds TIG welded with a Miller dynasty 300DX machine.. I just have to finish my plates that will incorporate a lock.

[K447]

Tip: Rather than clamp the tire itself against the frame and potentially deform the tire sidewall over time.

Insert a six inch diameter (or whatever size works for your wheel) plastic drain pipe section between the wheel hub and trailer frame. Clamp holds the wheel tight and the rubber sidewall is not under pressure.

[TJS0712F]

Tip: Rather than clamp the tire itself against the frame and potentially deform the tire sidewall over time.

Insert a six inch diameter (or whatever size works for your wheel) plastic drain pipe section between the wheel hub and trailer frame. Clamp holds the wheel tight and the rubber sidewall is not under pressure.

Not done yet. Clamping against the frame is a hillbilly way. I made plates and a lock plate for this just ran out of time for pics. More to come.

[TJS0712F]

Got the plates painted and all set. The nuts are welded to the back plate part. I used 309 filler rod and TIG welded it. Then got a small master lock and passed it through the front and rear plates.

[steve45]

Wish I knew how to TIG weld. Nice job!