M1009 Spare tire mount on grill brush guard?

[cucvegas]

Any recommendations about mounting a spare tire on the front or brush guard of a M1009?

Is the brush guard really strong enough to support a tire, and will it restrict radiator airflow too much, etc?

I saw this M1008 with a spare on the brush guard:

http://willowhavenoutdoor.com/featu...icles-creeks-project-bov-truck-series-post-2/

Also, if it is a good location, any suggestions on which mounts to buy? I saw this on Amazon for $30:

https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Hold...=1481137997&sr=1-24&keywords=spare+tire+mount

Thank you!

 

[LastFbody]

I'd be curious to see if it's been done with favorable results. The stock setup eats up more interior space than I'd like, but I know it's not gonna cause an accident if it decides to fall off, which it wont.

Edit: deleted the 2nd paragraph after realizing I was incorrect.

 

[Ordak]

It could work but that seems like to much added stress on the brush guard. The brush guard is mounted to the frame but I would imagine the top of guard would bounce around with this added weight of a rim and tire. It would probably be best on the rear. There is already a topic on that http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?162524-M1009-Swing-Out-Tire-Carrier-Ideas-and-Advice

 

[cucvrus]

I would mount the tire to the front frame via a class 3 receiver (home made) and avoid all that stress on the brush guard and the bumper brackets. I beefed these front bumper brackets up because I have always seen the minor cracks in the bumper brackets. I added the second gusset to my bumper brackets.

 

[LastFbody]

Valid point, the bumper brackets aren't any different than a civilian Blazer aside from having a couple extra holes in them. The brush guard already weighs about 3-4 times more than the bumper by itself. Add ~60lbs of tire and wheel with leverage on those carriage bolts and you're gonna have a bad time. Maybe not immediately, but eventually.

 

[41cl8m5]

A buddy had a late 80's Chevy 1 ton truck camper special that had the spare in front of the grill. Can't remember the mounting but it was a pita to open the hood and to do anything in the engine compartment. His truck had the 454 gas motor and a huge camper that extended about 2 feet past the long bed so having the spare on the grill was the logical choice. I'm just glad I never had to change out that beast of a tire, think about it flats never happen in wide open areas with concrete roadways and 75 degrees beautiful daytime hours, right?

 

[Drock]

Found this pic on instagram

 

[Skinny]

I don't see how mounting anything to a CUCV brush guard is a good idea other than lights or a hi-lift. They are pretty cheese as is. Adding a winch or tire does not seem like a good idea to the stock setup unless you are doing some serious reinforcing.