ElHefe
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I haven’t seen any pictures of an Ultraswing on a 100 series and I’m sure some of us are considering it. Without further delay, I present the Ultraswing Mega on btlcrzr.
RIGd Ultraswing Mega on a 100 series (1 Viewer)
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ElHefe
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Anything you should know?
Get the Mega if you want an Ultraswing. The fitment is nearly perfect. The multifit is narrower and the base arm is offset higher. The multifit will work but you may need an offset plate. Make sure to contact RIGd in advance to confirm.
You will need wheel spacers if you run this with stock 100/200 series wheels. I had an extra pair of Bora spacers from a recent wheel purchase. Shout out to Bret. Bear in mind you will need at least 2 extra inches. The Bora spacers work well when used with the RIGd wheel plate lug nuts because they recess into the spacers.
Get the Mega if you want an Ultraswing. The fitment is nearly perfect. The multifit is narrower and the base arm is offset higher. The multifit will work but you may need an offset plate. Make sure to contact RIGd in advance to confirm.
You will need wheel spacers if you run this with stock 100/200 series wheels. I had an extra pair of Bora spacers from a recent wheel purchase. Shout out to Bret. Bear in mind you will need at least 2 extra inches. The Bora spacers work well when used with the RIGd wheel plate lug nuts because they recess into the spacers.
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ElHefe
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Yes, those tires look small and old. That’s because they are small and old. Wheels starting to look dated too.
Behold, my $100 Craigslist find (again, shout out to Bret). Ordering 275/70/18 and will be running Bora 1.25” spacers front and rear. Yes, those are five wheels in that box
Behold, my $100 Craigslist find (again, shout out to Bret). Ordering 275/70/18 and will be running Bora 1.25” spacers front and rear. Yes, those are five wheels in that box
Looks awesome, im getting rid of my Wilco Hitch Swing for something like that. I need a good bike rack on there...had a hokey spare mounted one that kept screwing up my bikes paint job. I was about to buy one of these used off FB marketplace member and then found out it was a 2.5 hitch...made me sad. Was a good deal with all the bells and whistles.
Just looked at their pricing, getting pretty close to rear bumper territory.
Nice to keep the hitch in place, and I'm sure the pricing is justified.
Nice to keep the hitch in place, and I'm sure the pricing is justified.
ramangain
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With the bike rack, I think your rig is now officially disqualified from compact car parking spaces. Just a hunch.
Looks great, how does this compare to the Wilco?
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The Wilco is great....but the Rigd is specifically designed with adding a bike rack. Im reluctantly selling my Wilco just because of the need for a better bike mounting option.Looks great, how does this compare to the Wilco?
Hitchgate Solo
Light Weight and Rock Solid Spare Tire Carrier. Fits Mid and Full-Size vehicles up to a 35" tire. Swing your tire away and have full access to the rear of your rig. Made in the USA
those would be a rad option if they weren't so expensive....
I've been contemplating doing some cutting on my slee to put a receiver on one of the swingouts... my 1up and my slee rear do not play nicely together
I've been contemplating doing some cutting on my slee to put a receiver on one of the swingouts... my 1up and my slee rear do not play nicely together
My wilco sat nice and close...fit a hi lift, 2 2.5 gallon fuel pax and a 33" spare...i have pics here For Sale - Laguna Hills, Ca. Wilco Hitchgate Offset Spare Tire Swing Out $750
ElHefe
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This vs Wilco? The idea is similar to a Wilco, with some notable differences like a designated 250 lb hitch on the swing arm for bikes. This also has a 500 lb compression latch + security pin. Wilco has their own system for reducing wobble but there is basically no play in the unit once the wedge is fully seated inside the receiver hitch. You can easily move the entire truck from the swing arm and there is no visible or sensory movement from the hitch. It is all transferred to the truck.
Quality? The build quality is fantastic. There are plenty of things on my truck (including the truck) that are not made in the USA. But this tool is and the craftsmanship is excellent.
This vs a full bumper? That’s a personal choice and reflects your lifestyle and approach to your vehicle. Do you always want your gear on the vehicle? (ie, 100s of lbs of constant weight?) Do you need the clearance on the rear? Do you like the aesthetics of a full bumper? Do you have the budget for a full bumper, which can cost 2x as much as this to get the same functionality? Do you want to invest in a platform that you can use on future builds and vehicles?
Quality? The build quality is fantastic. There are plenty of things on my truck (including the truck) that are not made in the USA. But this tool is and the craftsmanship is excellent.
This vs a full bumper? That’s a personal choice and reflects your lifestyle and approach to your vehicle. Do you always want your gear on the vehicle? (ie, 100s of lbs of constant weight?) Do you need the clearance on the rear? Do you like the aesthetics of a full bumper? Do you have the budget for a full bumper, which can cost 2x as much as this to get the same functionality? Do you want to invest in a platform that you can use on future builds and vehicles?
So, the mega is an option as it's arm is actually a tad lower, but the upper is taller. The regular ultraswing with the high offset mount might be a great alternative and technically the arm is a slight bit higher.
Heres mine. 16x8 et0 285/75r16
Heres mine. 16x8 et0 285/75r16
clearance is good. license plate at like 80 degrees open is about .5” and same to 90 degrees.
