This is what I did, this allows access to the spare, and allows for amplifiers under the floor. With this setup, you also have the amps on trays that cannot be seen even if the spare tire flap is opened. The amps slide out into the spare tire well
1996 Contour "Mean Green" (99-02) 2002 Malibu Blue Focus ZX5 - something to hold the PB 15...