801A package can you fit a 37" spare under the bed?

[skillathon2002]

I have an 801A on a train coming to me.... October 10th placed the order. Question is if I switch wheels and tires to 37", I was told the bed is different on 801A and can't fit a full size 37" spare, that I'd have to consider placing it in the bed of truck. I'm not about to give up that space in the bed.

I'm asking if anybody has any actual experience with changing their 35" package to 37" and fitting a spare tire under the bed?

Thank you.

 

[HighwaySentinel]

Not sure about 24s, but tons of 21-23 have said it works.

 

[BIGW0RM]

You can fit a KO2 37" but thats it as far as I know. They run smaller than the other 37's.

 

[skillathon2002]

Thank you for the reply, I may test it out when the 35" needs changing.

 

[Relentles0ne]

Thank you for the reply, I may test it out when the 35" needs changing.

Did you ever test out your theory? I’m in the same situation, with a ‘24 801a and wanting to get 37” Mickey Thompsons and curious to see if one will fit under the truck where my 35” spare was.

 

[taquitos]

Did you ever test out your theory? I’m in the same situation, with a ‘24 801a and wanting to get 37” Mickey Thompsons and curious to see if one will fit under the truck where my 35” spare was.

You’ll just want to run a strap around the tire to pull it back towards the bumper. There are some convenient holes you can use behind the bumper. I’d recommend a stainless ratchet strap so that they stay fresh no matter what.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

you could just let the air out of the tire. as long as you have a compressor to fill it up when you need to use the tire

 

[chris_tofu_r]

You’ll just want to run a strap around the tire to pull it back towards the bumper. There are some convenient holes you can use behind the bumper. I’d recommend a stainless ratchet strap so that they stay fresh no matter what.

Is the strap to make it easier to get it into position when raising it up, or is it to keep it from hitting something it shouldn’t? And if it’s the latter, what might it hit that it shouldn’t?

 

[taquitos]

Is the strap to make it easier to get it into position when raising it up, or is it to keep it from hitting something it shouldn’t? And if it’s the latter, what might it hit that it shouldn’t?

To keep the tire away from the panhard bar. You can actually get it in position without the strap but there’s not really any clearance. Since the links all have rubber bushings it’s important to remember that the rear axle can actually move fore/aft a little form it’s static position when the wheels hit things. So extra clearance is your friend.