Ford F-150 Vertical Spare Tire Mount for BASE (VSTM)

Made in the USA. Built in St. George, Utah.

We make the VSTM’s fabricated mount components right here in our St. George, Utah shop. From the cradle to the vehicle-specific mounting brackets, these are American-made parts built in our own shop. Purchased straps, webbing, and hardware are sourced separately.

Fitment and BASE Requirements

See the Mount Under the Tire

The CAD view shows one F-150 VSTM cradle, including its side walls, tire braces, and mounting structure. The wheel, tire, and strap system are omitted so you can see how the mount is assembled.

A Bolt-In Setup You Can Change

BASE attaches at the truck’s factory mounting locations without drilling. The VSTM mounts to that foundation, so you can remove the accessory setup when you need the bed for other jobs. Check your tire’s actual dimensions and clearance to tonneau covers, racks, bedliners, and other accessories before ordering.

Build the Storage Layout Around Your Spare

These installations show upright spares alongside tool cases and other bed accessories. They are examples of complete vehicle builds, not the contents of this kit. Check your tire and cargo clearances when planning your own layout.

One Kit, One Spare

A dual-spare build uses two VSTM kits. Select the finish and light-tab option for each mount, then plan the arrangement on your F-150 BASE Rails.

Add Movable Cargo Tie-Down Points

Use optional Black Single Stud Tie-Down Rings in the compatible tie-down cutouts to add removable strap anchors where your cargo needs them.

1. Retract the fitting’s spring-loaded retainer and insert the stud through the round opening in a compatible cutout.
2. Slide the stud into the narrow section, release the retainer, and check that the fitting is fully seated and locked.
3. Attach your cargo strap to the ring, route it around the load, and tension the strap to secure the cargo.

Move the fittings to another compatible cutout when your load changes. Rings and cargo straps are sold separately.

The VSTM’s included tire-retention strap secures the spare tire. These optional rings provide additional cargo tie-down points.

What Comes in the Kit

• One VSTM structure: base, left and right walls, rear rest plate, two tire braces, and vehicle-specific mounting bracket
• One 1-inch × 8-foot black ratchet strap
• Eight feet of 1-inch black polypropylene webbing
• Three 1-inch strap sliders and four red silicone bands
• Mount assembly hardware pack
• Top strap separator, standard strap separator, and your selected base strap separator (with or without the chase light tab)

Choose Your Finish

Chase Light Tabs: a Mounting Point for Rear-Facing Chase Lights

The With Chase Light Tabs option includes a base strap separator with an integrated chase light tab. That tab gives you a mounting point for a rear-facing chase light, as shown in the installation photos.

No Chase Light Tabs uses the same strap separator without the chase light tab. Both options include the same ratchet strap, webbing, and mount assembly hardware. Chase lights and wiring are sold separately.

No Chase Light Tabs

With Chase Light Tabs

Both versions retain the lower mounting tongue. CAD colors are for illustration and do not represent your selected finish. Chase light not included.

See the Chase Light Tab Up Close

The tab extends from the strap separator to support the rear-facing light. The amber light shown is an optional accessory, not part of the VSTM kit.