Looking into getting a hitch mounted tire carrier with a integrated hitch mount on my Tacoma. Want to do a hitch mount instead of a bumper mounted one, because i want to be able to remove it, so I can use the bed of my truck with the tailgate down, like when I haul my dirt bikes. Was looking into the Tiregate ones. They are nice, but pricey. I do like all the options they have for them. Just wondering what you guys use and recommend?
hitch mount tire carrier
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robertjneff2000
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Mike.rider
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I built mine out of some spare 2x2 tube and a spare tire plate from ruff stuff specialties.
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freshlikesushi
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there is actually an off the shelf solution, all you have to do is drill a hole or two. il be using the same thing
http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufact...0365&sr=8-1&keywords=hitch+spare+tire+carrier
http://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-H...im_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0QK3YTVXFG0XA1FY41KE
http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufact...0365&sr=8-1&keywords=hitch+spare+tire+carrier
http://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-H...im_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0QK3YTVXFG0XA1FY41KE
I built mine out of some spare 2x2 tube and a spare tire plate from ruff stuff specialties.
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Do you have any close up pics of the carrier?
That's a good idea. Wonder how stable the tire carrier will be in the hitch. But, i have a hitch that I need to use. It's adjustable up and down, so I can have my trailer will ride level. Keep me posted on how your's works out.
freshlikesushi
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you cant have everything. a hitch extension like that halves your towing capacity
East Coast Overland
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I have a custom made one too. Still has the hitch available. Also has 2 jerry can holders. Other things could be attached as well.
In order for the carrier to sit tightly inside the hitch receiver, if needs to have a mechanism to lodge it in place.
In order for the carrier to sit tightly inside the hitch receiver, if needs to have a mechanism to lodge it in place.
calicamper
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I have a Tiregate very simple yet well made product. Shipping cost is where it gets costly. I picked mine up in LA so no shipping $400. Very good product smart and simple design. Northern CA it was $500 retail due to thr whole shipping and 3rd party retailer taking their cut.
freshlikesushi
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the issue with those, is that they are heavy, VERY heavy. they surpass a subarus tongue weight by far with a tire and cans on it
Mike.rider
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Here's a few
I will try and snag some close ups this weekend. Basically I just drilled a hole and welded in a 5/8 coupler nut. The used 2x2x0.250 angle to build a u shaped cradle off the hitch bar. Then bolted on an upper "L" shaped bar with a hitch pin to hold it upright. The the end of the L has a tire plate welded too it with wheel studs.
As for the weight the carrier is lite but the tire and gas is not. Around 150lbs all loaded up.
I also had an issue with the carrier taking up my hitch. So I had a bumper built with 2 extra receivers. One for recovery, one for a tow hitch and one for the tire carrier.
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freshlikesushi
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150 is reasonable. the 300+ tire, carrier, can combo of the other one is out of the question for most softroaders.
PowerWagner
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I've got a tire gate center mount that I bought used from a forum member about two years ago. It's got the high lift Jack attachment with it. I'd be willing to part with it for say $350 or so. Works great I just didn't really use it much (funny I've learned that lesson a few times over now
) I'm in So Cal. not sure where you are but shoot me a PM if interested. Chris
rayra
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Subaru's tongue weight is under 250#?
freshlikesushi
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i think its like 200