Couple ratchet straps and the stock ties down hooks in the cargo area should do it. I have all of my recovery gear in ammo cans. I have a MK 38 ammo can that fits my inflator and straps, along with the typical size cans for the chains and shackles. All of my gear, cooler, and suitcase (most good wheeling is at least 4 hours away) fit on top of my spare and beside it, all below the top of the backseat. I was planning to build a tire carrier, but I haven't gotten around to it because the spare in the back hasn't caused me any trouble. It's nice not having the obstruction hanging off the back of the jeep.

 

 

 

Sure GLAD I had my spare and all the necessities when I unexpectedly decided to take a nap while behind the wheel.

 

My spare is an odd ball 33x12.5 I found on CL cheap. The wheel is a steel wheel I had laying around. I mounted the tire myself and didn't bother to have it balanced. It's a spare. Doesn't need to be perfect, just close. Diameter is the important part. I think you are going to find most tires of 33" diameter on CL are going to be 12.5" wide though. I wouldn't waste the money on a new tire of a narrower width to save that little bit of cargo space. If you need that space, you need a full size.

 

 

It will probably rub like crazy. You can buy a new Cragar Soft 8 15x8 with 4" of BS on Summit for $35 or so.

 

My wj's spare housing under the cargo floor contains the lpg tank (I know is bad but in my country is the only way to afford using a 4.0 inline six every day for commuting as I do) so I never carry a spare. Without the tank I would have the spare with me. Never had a pierced tire in the last 10 years (It will happen tonight) and I never go offroad except for some dusty backroads but as others said better safe than sorry.