74 space saver trunk J bolt mount, same location as full size spare?

[unrestored72Z]

My 74 came with a space saver.
It is well beyond usable so I would like to put a full size spare in.
Having difficulty getting it back enough for the J bolt to come up thru the wheel, thus my question.

Thanks

 

[unrestored72Z]

Never mind, I can see where the traditional J hook mount would be, much lower.
I assume the assembly line had to choose depending on the option so they just cut off the regular mount for cars with the space saver option.

 

[FS87LT]

I ordered my '77LT with the Space Saver tire so I could have useable trunk space. Rather than having 1/2 of it used up by the normal-sized spare tire. NEAT watching it fold back up as it is deflated! But the real issue if getting the inflater cartridge refilled!

For a spare, you might consider finding a later-model "mini" spare tires, which is much thinner than the normal tire is. Would need to find one to match the diameter of your tires, though. Might find one at a salvage yard and then get a new tire on it from Discount Tire.

FS87LT

 

[Brett Liukkonen]

Correct, they have different hold down points between the Space Saver and the Full Size Spares. I usually only have the Space Saver, Jack & Tools in the trunks for show with the Canisters and all. (Which originals are hard to come by even just for show.)

I always carry a can of Fit-A-Flat in any of the classics. I only carry a spare on longer trips and I found a Volvo scissors Jack Kit in the bag in a junk yard to carry as well. As I would never use the Bumper Jack on one of my cars anymore.

But otherwise, I never carry a spare if I'm within 100 miles of home. But yeah the newer skinny mini spares may be a good option if you need to carry a spare.

 

[dolbyg1]

Never mind, I can see where the traditional J hook mount would be, much lower.
I assume the assembly line had to choose depending on the option so they just cut off the regular mount for cars with the space saver option.

Yes, my 1979 came with a stow-away spare, too. I was not impressed. I bought FIVE new tires several years later and tied the full-size spare to the other loop that you found.

 

[unrestored72Z]

Actually, it's not a loop, i will provide a picture later. A loop would be a nice surprise.

 

[Sonny Pines]

What I figured out was a full sized spare (235/60/15) won’t fit underneath my 6x9 Infinity speaker that I never use because my engine sounds so good. I’ll try a skinnier tire someday when I’m done spending money on everything else.

 

[FS87LT]

Might be better to find some less-deep speakers. Watch the Crutchfield website for sales.

FS87LT

 

[72-Z28#matching]

You can't use the j-bolt with the full spare upside down (lug side facing down)?

 

[Zspoiler2]

It depends on the year of car ,The earlier ones had a full size spare ,Then they change to space saver spares to lose weight . And if the factories one wont work ,Just fabricate one that will,