Cargo floor replacement with full size spare?
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Cargo floor replacement with full size spare?
I've had my 2009 Fit Sport for about a week, and I picked up a used spare from craigslist with the original rim and OEM tire in great shape for $75 to replace the temp spare. The obvious side effect is that this larger tire prevents the original cargo area board/floor from being flush with the chassis. Does anyone who has already done this have a suggestion for specific materials or changes to provide a level floor in the cargo area when a full size spare is being carried? I know that I don't want to use plywood because a rearend accident would send chunks of wood flying through the car. Any suggestions of the material and plans that provided a good replacement?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
#2
There are a lot of people that change out the trunk board/floor with mdf for a custom sub woofer box and amp setup. I'm sure you could make something with that. I have also read from other GD fits here that the base model tire might fit as a spare. It seams like the rubber is the issue with theirs. Use a tape measure and good luck.
#4
I ended up buying a 1/4" piece of 2' X 4' hardboard and cutting it down to 40 1/4". It is a nice snug fit with solid support, and I put some old towels underneath the right and left side on the suggestion of my wife, to support the board and to have something to kneel on when I work on the car.
#5
I've had my 2009 Fit Sport for about a week, and I picked up a used spare from craigslist with the original rim and OEM tire in great shape for $75 to replace the temp spare. The obvious side effect is that this larger tire prevents the original cargo area board/floor from being flush with the chassis. Does anyone who has already done this have a suggestion for specific materials or changes to provide a level floor in the cargo area when a full size spare is being carried? I know that I don't want to use plywood because a rearend accident would send chunks of wood flying through the car. Any suggestions of the material and plans that provided a good replacement?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
#6
The stock cargo floor has those hinges that didn't allow it to fit in well once it was raised by the full-size spare. This board allows the cargo liner to sit properly.
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