Spare Wheel and Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle Iron Railing

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I have a utility trailer with a 2x2inch angle iron frame rail. Whats the best style spare tire mount to use?

asked by: Jeff S

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Expert Reply:

We actually have a spare wheel carrier for trailers with angle-iron rails with the etrailer Spare Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing # e99045.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco Trailer Stake Pocket Spare Tire Carrier w/ 4" Offset - Silver #DM15884-52 gives you the 4 inch measurement, so you just need to look at the width of your wheel. Most trailer wheels have a zero offset so the width of the tire…

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Answer 2

The difference between the two rim designs you mentioned is just a visual difference. The mini mod wheels are a white rim that have small circles that run around the mounting flange of the rim whereas the other white style you referenced has…

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Answer 3

There is a quality difference between the Taskmaster Provider tire #TTWTRTM2358016E and the Taskmaster Contender, #C23516E. The biggest difference is in the tread. The Provider just has better tread. The Contender was meant as a less expensive…

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I recommend the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier #FHDSTC0101. This fits 4 to 6 lug wheels up to 16-1/2" diameter. I have included some images below showing how the carrier was mounted to the floor of the trailer angle iron to secure it to…

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Answer 5

We can get you the right shackle kit for your single axle trailer with a Dexter 3,500 lb axle, and you can choose from either a standard kit or an upgrade kit. Either will work, though the Upgrade Kit is going to be the best option due to the fact it…

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Answer 6

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 technically will not have a torque specification. However, I have been asked this before and was informed by Dexter that what you need to do is tighten them down to the point of either…

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Answer 7

The threaded portion of the bolts of the #K71-403-00 are 7/16 inch but the stepped up diameter is 9/16 inch. The shackle length is 3-1/8 inch from hole center to hole center. The bolt length is 2-7/8 inches. We can't help much with the axle…

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Answer 8

The Dexter Single Axle Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-403-00 uses the Shackle Bolt #007-126-01. The 9/16" portion of this bolt is 2-1/4" long.

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Answer 9

A 205/75-15 size tire can actually fit on a wheel from 5 to 6-1/2 inches wide. With that being said, it's generally better to go with the thinnest wheel your tire fits on because that puts the weight on the wheel in the most vertical position so…

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Answer 10

The spare tire can be mounted near the wheel and axle to the frame, but you will want more than 5 inches of ground clearance. I recommend the Extra Offset Trailer Spare Tire Carrier by Dutton-Lainson #DL22145 based on your photo. Every extra inch…

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Answer 11

The Fulton Economy Spare Tire Carrier with Wheel Nut Lock #FETCSTL0701 would work just fine on a section of angle iron that is 3 inches by 2 inches. The frame does not have to completely fill out the U-bolt to allow the carrier to install. I attached…

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Answer 12

The Fulton Economy Spare Tire Carrier with Wheel Nut Lock #FETCSTL0701 that you referenced would work just fine on a section of angle iron that is 2 inches by 2 inches. The frame does not have to completely fill out the U-bolt to allow the carrier to…

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