Spare in front of radiator not a good idea. You will need the fan full tome for cooling. Unless you have a Syncro just get a smaller spare that fits.

Dennis,
From my phone.
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From: Pat Patterson<mailto:SESRating@AOL.COM>
Sent: ‎9/‎11/‎2013 12:34 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: looking for a front reciever

Where can I find a front receiver for my vanagon.  I put up to 4 bikes  on
the back (5 once) and tow a trailer sometimes.  My spare is too big to  fit
under and I would like to mount it on the front to keep some weight on the
front wheels in case I lose some weight on my diet.  I seen a couple photos
and would like to keep my front bumper to reduce costs but am not ruling
out a  new front bumper with a 2 inch reciever.

Pat

In SC just south of Charlotte NC