Way Cool!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> I agree that the spare would look nice
on the gate. But only if the gate is to open to horizontal.
If is going to open vertical(like a real pickup) that would be a pain. But vertical lift might give you the ability haul a sheets of plywood. But the body work and hinge
relocation would be a PITA.

Ray
In the Pacific Wonderland
95 Montero 5 spd
87 Raider 2.6 5 spd
65 MG Midget
2002 Integra GSR (wife's car)