Bill, I'd probably run the mounting plate all the way across both crossmembers so that you can get the cable for the spare exactly centered between the two crossmembers.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
