Full Size spare storage and false floor

[fullforcelement]

i didnt know what to do woth my full size spare that i had, i thought of many things. Putting it on the roof, but that means i have to buy a roof rack and then other accessories. then i wanted to have someone mount it under the car, but not enough clearane plus it would cost more money than i want to spend. so i decided to put it in the back of the element. i was wondering what i was going to do. i remembered reading that some people said to make a false florr or something of that nature. so i went to home depot and bought a peice of plywood 2' x 4'. cost around 6 bucks i think. then i was wondering what i was going to put on the wood. Then i got the idea of finishing it with the foam flooring i got from pep boys. that cost like 10 bucks. I cut the wood the way i wanted it to fit. note that the side compartments are still able to be used.. the tire and my toolbox full of supplies acts as a support fot thr floor. i staples the foam pieces on, but i am going to find a better way to apply the foam i am thinking of hot glue or some other kind of glue. It really isnt that hard to make this. all you need is a tape measure, jig saw. circular saw or table saw, glue, foam pieces, 2' x 4' plywood.
hope you guys like this.
and i hope my discription is helpfull for those who might do this.
if you have any questions just ask. e-mail me if you want

Fullforcedesigns@hotmail.com

[fullforcelement]

oh yeah.
i cut about 2 inches off the top of the wood. That is closest to the seat. so that the seat can recline. and about a 1/2 inch off of one side.
and so you know i put the foam on the edges so that the wood doesn't damage the plastic. I am so happy with the turnout i recommend doing this if you need a spot to put a full size spare.

[psschmied]

Did you consider raising the stock spare tire cover on a "collar" of HD polyethylene foam? This is the stuff that they use for packing better quality PCs for shipping, not the styrofoam junk. It's lightweight, nearly as strong as wood in compression, nonscratching and will take a lacquer color. You can cut it with a sharp knife and attach it with urethane foam or adhesive. I'm thinking filling in the bottom recessses of the cover with urethane foam (Great Stuff) to add strength and sound deadening.