thepotroast
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- 3rd Gen EB 4x4 V8
I am going to be mounting a set of 285/75's shortly on my soon-to-be-lifted 03 4x4 and would like to carry a 5th wheel/tire combo with me as a spare. I have looked at the rooftop basket concept, and have also seen some spare tire carriers that fit into the 2" receiver I have at the rear. I am leaning more towards the rear spare carrier idea, not only for cost, but also to help with the fuel mileage. I realize that baskets with a 33" tire up top probably don't help with that aspect of things, and am wondering if putting the tire on the back might be a better choice.
I have looked all over for a 3rd gen with a rear tire carrier and haven't yet seen one...
The unit I am looking at is a Hidden Hitch #6715. The company describes it as working for front end receivers (which I do have a 2" front receiver as well as a 2" rear receiver) however I am saving the front to fit the winch up to...
If the rear tire carrier idea will not work then I suppose my only other option is to go with a cargo basket up top....but this it not really my desired look. Any ideas or anyone with pics of an Ex with a rear tire carrier?
I have looked all over for a 3rd gen with a rear tire carrier and haven't yet seen one...
The unit I am looking at is a Hidden Hitch #6715. The company describes it as working for front end receivers (which I do have a 2" front receiver as well as a 2" rear receiver) however I am saving the front to fit the winch up to...
If the rear tire carrier idea will not work then I suppose my only other option is to go with a cargo basket up top....but this it not really my desired look. Any ideas or anyone with pics of an Ex with a rear tire carrier?