Spare tire on front

[appalacious]

Hey guys,
I did a mock-up of the spare tire on the brush guard.
I kinda like it, it might have to grow on me though.
I definitely like the added space in the rear.

Vote whether you approve or not.
Thanks,
J

 

[M813rc]

Looks good.
One issue is reduced airflow through your radiator. Buddy of mine mounted his there, his truck immediately started overheating (it was during the summer). Took the tire off, no more problems.

Cheers

 

[neilhendrix]

 

[appalacious]

One issue is reduced airflow through your radiator. Buddy of mine mounted his there, his truck immediately started overheating (it was during the summer). Took the tire off, no more problems.

was that on a cucv?
J

 

[Westech]

looks like hillbilly hick stuff.

 

[appalacious]

looks like hillbilly hick stuff.

no, not the paint job.
the tire on the front.

J

 

[ida34]

I know GA might not have experience with this but even in below freezing weather a truck with a plow on it will over heat with the plow on the front. One must angle the plow or lower it enough to provide the airflow while on the freeway. This is in the winter. I would bet on an overheat condition in the Georgia summer. I like the look but you are basically running a radiator cover all the time.

 

[DooDooBrown]

For military use, you would not place a tire there because it hinders ramming blocked vehicles from your path. You get a bounce instead of a solid push.

 

[appalacious]

man, this was such a cheaper solution than on the back.

i guess square one awaits...
J

 

[mangus580]

I know GA might not have experience with this but even in below freezing weather a truck with a plow on it will over heat with the plow on the front. One must angle the plow or lower it enough to provide the airflow while on the freeway. This is in the winter. I would bet on an overheat condition in the Georgia summer. I like the look but you are basically running a radiator cover all the time.

I wish I had that problem with my 1009!!

I have the winter front on... and the plow... and I still cant get it warm!



Oddly, I ran my winter front all summer last year....

 

[maritimer]

i changed my t-stat cause i couldnt get heat now i got lots of heat well for a m1009 its lots lol

 

[uoa]

Put it on the top! I think it might look better, mabey bring us a mock-up picture. On the top, close to the back. Thats my vote.

 

[11Echo]

Well, it isn't a CUCV but, I used to carry my spare up front while hauling a camper, hauling up to 6 horses and never had any cooling problems. Also on my plow trucks cooling wasn't a problem either because I unhooked the spring on the fan clutch every winter when using my plow.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

We useed rubber on M1114 bumpers to nail Iraqi's = Insurgents off the road

 

[appalacious]

Man, this is starting to even up. I appreciate that old school photo with the camper. I haven't found anything similar on google image searches. That kinda surprised me.
J

 

[HeadWizard]

I wish I had that problem with my 1009!!

I have the winter front on... and the plow... and I still cant get it warm!



Oddly, I ran my winter front all summer last year....

That makes about no sense. Thermostat bad? Yeah, I know you checked it already.... shut up and mind my own business

 

[mangus580]

That makes about no sense. Thermostat bad? Yeah, I know you checked it already.... shut up and mind my own business

Checked?? I replaced it when I bought the 1009... I have never had heat in the damn thing!

 

[ida34]

The key to my statement was guys driving on the freeway. Most do not drive plow trucks at freeway speeds. My M1009 would put out great heat. Yours must be defective. Trade it in or I could sell you mine. It has new floor boards and rocker on the driver's side.

 

[motormayhem]

If I had the spare there I would be tempted to drive it like a bumper car, but thats just me.

 

[11Echo]

Man, this is starting to even up. I appreciate that old school photo with the camper. I haven't found anything similar on google image searches. That kinda surprised me.
J

I used to move that mount truck to truck whenever I got a new one. It freed up bedspace, and the hitch I had didn't allow for an under the truck bed carrier.