We Got Bedsides & I Need Your Help! - Backhalf Part 4 Reckless Wrench Garage

My offroad fiberglass bedsides finally arrived for the Ranger backhalf! After some trimming, I temporarily mounted them to the backhalf to figure out how to build the remaining structure. I am trying to decide on the optimal spare tire mount and need your help. I have narrowed it down to three options for mounting. Comment below which one you think is the best option!
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[@davecole9494]

Number 3. weight down low and vision not obstructed. Bonus is the spare will be pretty well captured within structure so no worries about losing it.👌

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Nice, I thought the sames! but the Con would be if you wanted to go bigger in tire size you are S.O.L

[@timparkin485]

Option 3, weight is nice and low and gives good visibility out the back

[@saltymethods2637]

Option 3. Having the ability to look behind you is better for safety all around.

[@colby1610]

I like option 3. As long as you will be able to load and unload the tire easy enough. You will have a nice storage area above it that has a larger footprint but somewhat shallow. Plus the weight of the wheel and tire is as low as possible.

[@andrewplettenberg9815]

Option 2 for looks and convenient of loading and unloading tire and storage box

[@portervuyk6172]

Option 2 is the most practical, and I think it's look sick

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Two would look sick with two spares!

[@460EFI]

Option three. The low, flat position is easy to secure with a 2" strap, and helps give you the lowest CoG possible, for an already kinda tall rig. If need be, you can add storage to either side of the tire box, as well, between the bed sides.

[@mitchellschultz8958]

I like option 3, two good things about the tire being lower, one lower center of gravity, two don't have to lift it at high. The bedsides are lookin mint!!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I am loving the look with the bedsides!

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Agreed 💯

[@SlayFive]

Option 3 is the cleanest and the lowest center of gravity.

[@joecarmean1079]

Option 2. Lowest CG, and easiest access to storage and spare. Function over form, every time. 🍻

[@Charlie_Foxtrot_]

Go with #3. Keep that low CG and ease of tire maintenance. It would be cool to see you build a tire slide out rack if you go that route, maybe. Plus it looks more like a “sleeper” prerunner rig.

[@cjg1482]

Option 3. As others mentioned, low weight, captured, easy storage access.

[@cjg1482]

And looks best.

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Option 3. I have the cargo area of my XJ setup like that. I just have a board across the top of the tire right now, but it works well. Everything goes to plan and you'll never need the tire. But you will always want in and out of the cargo box. No need to fuss with a tire 98% of the time to make getting the tire out easier 2% of the time. It's also better to put the tire under the cargo box to minimize the sun exposure.

[@danieldion370]

Option number 2. I think its way easier to lift and maneuver the tire when it is already upright. Especially that large of a tire. Plus i think the access to the storage box would be easier that way as well and you could make it larger without it looking odd than in option number 3. And those rangers have very limited storage space so a covered box would definitely be helpful.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Option 2 is best for storage, that is one reason why I like that option

[@landyandy9617]

Option #3, weight is kept low. Make the tube structure accommodate the largest tire you can run. Make your storage box on gas struts to access the tire. Realistically you’ll need to get into the storage box 10x more than you’ll hopefully need your spare. Can also store spare fluids around the spare if required. Keep up the great work !

[@johanback5659]

Option 3. Lowers the center of gravity, good visibility, better looking

[@the_freedom_ford1666]

Option 2, it's utilitarian it's more you

[@ThatWillysGuy]

Leaning most towards option 3 for looks and weight down low. Option 2 with 2 spares and box in between could be rad as well.

[@fordtrknut]

My opinion is for #3, but kick the tire over to the passengers side a little. Maybe you could put a jack on top of a tool drawer on the drivers side. Lower is better in my opinion. Great job so far on the truck!!

[@Vitasshop]

Option 3 with the jack in the rear bumper

[@sonnywillier9419]

Option 2. In actual use, the tire will be much easier to deal with and your storage will be simple and easy to use. Keep it simple.

[@williamherring5441]

Option 3 with a drawer instead of a hinged lid (or incorporate both features). Make the box removable with lifting eyes that are also tie downs. If you offset the tire you may have room for a narrow box and drawer below.

[@mikekoblas9064]

Number 3. Like many have stated: low Cg… better view… easy access to storage. My last Jeep had 35” spare sitting up on normal mount and rear view was awful. Cg lower alone would be enough reason for me!

[@machinesinc]

Truck is looking good! Option 3 for the tire carrier. Low COG and best view out the back

[@bubcat54]

Option one, only tilt the tire back and build an angled box to match that profile.

[@mattvelardes8072]

#3 with a sliding tire rack that captures the tire and tilts to the ground. Maybe you use the jack handle for extra leverage? Storage on top sounds like a bonus 👌

[@js8982]

Option 3. Looks good, functional, low weight 🙂

[@Zechimus]

I'm with the majority of the comments on here it would seem. #3 flat, weight down low, box/storage on top. Chances are you may vary how much gear/stuff your carrying depending on the trip, whereas you'll probably always have the spare on. Loving the content man! 👌

[@cmac956]

Hi , your truck looks really good with bed sides , i like it better this way . option 3 is the best way for the tire & wheel . good job .

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Love the name! my nickname is at work is CMac!

[@trashman1694]

Didn't realize you were rebuilding this truck and back halfing it. Only had been caught up on videos from like 4 years ago haha. Looks like it's gonna be badass and those cut fiberglass fenders look perfect on it.

[@derJackistweg]

Option 2 for sure! - looks. Looks like a pro truck in an way or Dakar one. - the space on the left side is easy usable with a box or anything. Easy an low access to stuff

[@brownfab2700]

Option 3 for sure from a center of gravity and looks standpoint

[@flatblackandy]

Option 3, but make sure you leave enough room between the tire and your storage in case you have a blow out you need to throw in there

[@larkinkelly3754]

2 spares verticly mounted space in between for rear visibility

[@bahndrvr]

Option 3, BUT, you know after this is all done and you wear these tires out you will go bigger - thinking 40's, so don't frame the tire in completely, just make it so you can go with a larger tire later, I would do a center mount from the bottom with a spin down collar in the center to hold it, and leave room to the sides and a little space under the top box. Don't say you won't go bigger on tires as well - we all eventually do;)

[@a-train4854]

Or option 4: dual tire carrier standing up with small storage between

[@baconcreek609]

I vote for option 2

[@builditgarage]

I would have to go with option 2 but with the tire on the drivers side so you have visibility. I think if you have a box back there it would be easy to get as much weight in it as the tire so it wouldn't really offset the drivers weight. Then you would have the visibility because the tire would be directly behind you. Option three would put the box lid up high so you would always have to climb up on the tire to reach to the back of it.

[@xjmojo]

Option 2 and 3 would be best trail setups imo but I like 3 for down low weight and good rear view

[@glennvinicombe1668]

3 good low CG & looks the best

[@alishathompson3349]

Option 3

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

7:19 option 3!! The weight is lower and better vision plus if you destroy a tire, the busted up wheel and tire will ride better in the that area 🤔But the Con would be if you wanted to go bigger in tire size you are S.O.L. BTW love 😍 the bed sides as well!

[@koreysmith7745]

Option #3 looks so clean and the weight is sitting lower

[@wannago2moab]

I like option 3. The box on top being wider seems like it would be the best option. Number 2 was good too though. Really dig the tube work. I’ve been watching a few other builds and compiling ideas for my rig. Between all of them I’ve had some major analysis paralysis myself. 😂

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I think right now I'm torn between option 2 and 3

[@northpeak4x4]

Option 1 or 3. One would probably make the toolbox easier to make. Three would probably look better and lower center of gravity.

[@Vitasshop]

Option 3💪🏻

[@cjg1482]

I’m changing my mind. They sell a big steel drawer/tool box for trucks. If you mount that first and the tire on top of it, then you just slide the drawer out to access tools and recovery. The weather guard pack rat.

[@zachwrench]

Option 3 tire down low

[@grantmiller5921]

Option 1. Depending on what tools, etc. could Possibly be heavier then the spare. It also always you to go up in tire size with out having to change the rear tube work completely.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

This is something I am trying to factor in. If I build a mount down low I want to make sure it can fit a 40 without modification

[@DieselJLUJeep]

Way better channel then bleeping Jeep thanks 😂

[@thea.n.c.project1557]

I would go with option 3

[@joshuabaker5712]

Option 3 if it was me. But for ease of getting tire in/out I think 2 would be best.

[@dirtdude8754]

I would go option 3 and would build boxes on the sides of the tire. Otherwise option 1. If you do option 2 put tire on driver’s side. Your storage box may end up heavier than the tire

[@mikehettinger9243]

On top of the cab out of the way

[@unclesam8010]

2 would be the easiest access to the tire and box, but I think the lower center of gravity of options 3 would be the best overall. I’d go with 3.

[@nikolathor3281]

Option 2 . Tire and storage box made removable gives you the option for 2 spares or if your feeling lucky 2 storage boxes

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I like the idea of having the option for 2 spares.

[@tommybartels5898]

A small box under the tire that pulls put like a drawer for all your tools. Stash everything else around the bed. I setup my xj that way an its nice. U shouldn't loose much view an its keeps the tool an tire weight low. Build is awesome

[@FourWheelingJeeps]

Option 3 keeps it low and is best for rear visibility. More then likely you won’t need it often so keep it low and out of the way

[@4xhoser]

I'm sure you're leaning to one but option 3, seems best for what you gain and can put tiny storage around it cheers 🤘🇨🇦

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Agreed 💯

[@randumadventures]

Option 2 100% but I’m biased because I did mine the exact same way for the exact reasons you listed

[@christianhotz4414]

Option 3, keep it low and really how many times you planning on using it 😂 Tools on top in nice low profile box 📦

[@brentheltsley7187]

Good way to get comments! Haha I think option 3 looks cool with the tire flat, but not sure how the box will look. COG is a big talking point but what will weight more? Tire or storage? If the tools, spares, fluids, and box weights more… than option 1 would have a better COG. Option 1 might end up with more tubing trying to create a “hinge”. Option 3 you can forgo the hinge. I’m kinda leaning to option 2. I think it will have best function and COG. It might look a little funny if it’s not finished clean though. The box is resting low and technically the tire is sitting low also. Function>form?

[@anythinggoesgarage1067]

Option two, but tire on drivers side with storage box on pass. side. Moving the tire to the other side will be less visual impedance when looking back through rear window and the storage box on the opposite side can be built low enough that it not in your line of sight. retain ability to load/unload easily. I like the idea of three, but the box being up high, imho, probably would put more mass higher than the half a tire. I guess that would really come down to your final design. Not a fan of option one.

[@406ffroad4]

Option 2 but on drivers side

[@michaellauer3397]

Opt 3, Barbie’s storage forward and low both sides. Tow rope and shackles on one side, makeup and panties on the other. … storage… No storage. Store possibles in soft bags in supercab.

[@edwardfast4525]

Number 3

[@bauerboyscarcreation2819]

I would do #3 better weight distribution and a box on top would be better accessable

[@DrHavok1]

so here's the thing.... you can always change it later... so try out what your gut says you like better and then later mod it or completely change it you are the boss that's the perk. this thing is really going to turn out man it's looking good

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Thank you!

[@gregsykes7123]

2

[@azpest00]

3 keep weight low and possibly two smaller boxes on the side vs on top

[@30bones]

3 but somehow make the box removable to get to the spare. Or 2 because it’s the easiest

[@silentjde]

3

[@robertholcomb6200]

I like option 3 the best. Like another comment, kick the tire over to the passenger side as much as possible. When will there be a Chris and Kris reunion?!?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Reunion is coming, and a new project 😎

[@DangerzoneDuggar]

Assemble a kit of tools and spare parts you plan to carry and determine the weight. If the tools and parts are heavier, do option 1. If the tire is heavier, option 3.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Good idea, I'll need to see how much my junk in tha trunk weighs

[@willhull9677]

I like number two, its got ease of use and i like the asymmetry. Id also consider something in between one and three where its at an angle th low end being the tail gate end perhaps at the same angle as those two bars on the roll cage that come down from the back of the cab, continue the line the flow although im not sure how you’d do the tool box for that. Its also a bit hard to decide without seeing it with the tool box to see how it all looks together so maybe just make one out of cardboard to see what it would look like.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I think my biggest issue with option 2 is the asymmetry 😂 But I like option 2 because it would give me the most storage

[@willhull9677]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage yeah i wasn’t sure i liked it at first but then i was like you know what i actually really like it

[@willhull9677]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage also if you think about it it’s something that has been done before and in mass production no less. Specifically being those step side trucks that had the spare tire on the side of the bed in front of the fender

[@DependableAutoTruck]

3 lower center gravity

[@DieselJLUJeep]

Option 1 or 3 or option 4 two tires small box option two sucks cause constantly trying to think of weight of supplies plus yourself to balance one tire.

[@sledfool1972]

#3 then #2 than #1

[@07bluelbz]

Option 3. How do you like the Sentinel welding hood?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I only have cheap hoods to compare it to, but it's awesome!

[@PowerstrokeBoiz]

Well I see Option 3 Wins soooooo Option 3 🤣

[@rokranger]

Keep tire low and flat build shallow box level w bed sides

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

That's how I am leaning right now

[@davidramsey9639]

# 3 weight down low with better look for the truck.

[@FlawedOffroad]

Been following along since about when the shop build started, dont know alot of the back story on this rig. Is it just going to be a wheelin rig or you plan on racing at all?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I do not have the intent to race it. It is a do anything type rig. It will be street legal and I do take it on trips, wheel, camp, and drive home.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Thanks for sticking around and welcome to the channel!

[@stevenkey8358]

Option 3 for sure man. Option 1 will put your weight way to far up. Option 2 just ant my style.

[@krisbarnard1684]

Option 3, the first two are ugly and high up.

[@mrm4155]

Option 3