Anyone not using a spare?

[Attakracer]

Did it raise the rear end on your truck at all? I have the Eibach 1.6" front springs on and my front end sits 1/4" higher than the rear. Wondering if taking the spare off would raise the rear 1/4".

Did your dealer install the leveling kit for you ?? I've had 5 shops (including my dealer) turn me down for the install !!!

 

[DCook]

Did your dealer install the leveling kit for you ?? I've had 5 shops (including my dealer) turn me down for the install !!!

A 4x4 shop did mine

 

[yoda33073]

Did your dealer install the leveling kit for you ?? I've had 5 shops (including my dealer) turn me down for the install !!!

I live in South Florida. We have a lot, at least a dozen, shops that install leveling kits and lifts. Any business that lifts trucks can do it. Just make sure you get an alignment done as well.

 

[prov431]

I removed my bed mounted spare (Mopar edition)... it's gotta be close to 100 lbs! I carry a tire repair kit and small compressor... the spare is stored away in the garage.

 

[wosborne_1]

You don't need it until you need it....

 

[Banger]

Just took down my spare as I’m going to do the 5 tire rotation and I wanted to inspect and clean the spare (I’m a little ocd). After getting the spare down, now thinking of leaving it off and throwing a can of fix a flat in the truck although I have serious doubts fix a flat would work on the size of tire. With the weight and hassle of putting the spare back, Figure I’m probably never getting the spare down in an emergency situation and would just wait for a tow truck. Am I missing anything?

Here's my analogy to this: The chances of someone breaking into my house in the middle of the night is relatively small. Yes, my Mossberg is a little heavy, and I could save some weight by replacing it with a can of pepper spray, and call the cops (and wait for them to show up) in the case of a break in during the middle of the night.
Buuuutt... I personally feel better knowing that I can grab the "heavy" Mossberg (insert favorite shotgun/rifle/handgun or combo thereof) and be better equipped to handle the situation immediately rather than hope the pepper spray is effective and the cops are quick. YMMV

 

[prov431]

Here's my analogy to this: The chances of someone breaking into my house in the middle of the night is relatively small. Yes, my Mossberg is a little heavy, and I could save some weight by replacing it with a can of pepper spray, and call the cops (and wait for them to show up) in the case of a break in during the middle of the night.
Buuuutt... I personally feel better knowing that I can grab the "heavy" Mossberg (insert favorite shotgun/rifle/handgun or combo thereof) and be better equipped to handle the situation immediately rather than hope the pepper spray is effective and the cops are quick. YMMV

I had a jeep for 6 yrs with a 35" full size spare lounging on the rear door the entire time. (While also carrying a repair kit). This time no thanks... I'll take my tire repair kit any day and be back on the road faster than changing out a tire with the spare and save the weight / hassle of the spare.
If none of the above work after a real go I'll call someone and gladly hand them a few hundred to make it all go away.