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5th wheel holder?

DroppedKamelion

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H-Town home of the twin drop top arenas
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99 XLT
i was wondering if anybody could think of a way to mount a 5th wheel on my bumper, that sits in tha middle and swings down when i need to get in there. but i want it to be big enuff for me 2 fit a 20 inch rim on some low pros (imma b adding it in tha future after i get my rims and Xenon Polyeurethane Rear Bumper Cover so itll have to fit with both. i want it to cover the tires, so only the wheel shows. any suggestions?
 






I have a better idea. Lower the spare tire brace (where the winch is) down as far as you can (before you're able to see it stickin out under the bumper). Then cut a hole in your cargo area big enough for your tire to fit in. Use the cut out as the new floor and weld a wall around connecitng the cutout to the old floor. Then BAM.. you have a nice secure spare tire area that'll keep your 20" safe and clean. You may need to make a false floor though to keep the cargo area level. :D What do you think?
 






yeah thatd b tight as hell, but tha main reason i want a 5th wheel grille (as there known in southside houston) is kuz round here thats a mod most people do 2 there ol school lacs that i wanted 2 try and put into my new skool truck ya know? but that idea aktually could work. i could put tha tire at an angle, with about half of it sticking up, and have the speaker box designed around it (with 4 15s). do you think that might look cool?
 






I think that could look really cool - but you'd lose all your ability to carry stuff in the back.

I like section's idea of cutting into the floor - that's HOT! All you'd need would be a cheap welder, some sheetmetal, and a swazall!
 






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