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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2008 Explorer
I'm interested in building a swing out tire carrier to carry a 33" spare and my hi lift, but bumpers on the 2008 models arent easy to make fit. I noticed the factory receiver hitch is welded on, which may lend itself to being used as a welding point for an arm to carry the tire.
my question is this: would that hitch be able to take the weight of the tire, the metal, the hi-lift and a few other small additions? it's supposed to be able to withstand a 300 lb tongue weight, so I figure it would take it. Any input is welcomed.
O ya, the design will basically be a hinge using a 6400 belltech shackle I have left over from my previous ranger welded to a 2" square tube and then secured using a latch. Its a 2008 xlt model, with a 2" hitch under the factory one so the carrier wouldn't be hindering the function on the hitch
my question is this: would that hitch be able to take the weight of the tire, the metal, the hi-lift and a few other small additions? it's supposed to be able to withstand a 300 lb tongue weight, so I figure it would take it. Any input is welcomed.
O ya, the design will basically be a hinge using a 6400 belltech shackle I have left over from my previous ranger welded to a 2" square tube and then secured using a latch. Its a 2008 xlt model, with a 2" hitch under the factory one so the carrier wouldn't be hindering the function on the hitch