WTB : stock hitch

[mkfour]

Anyone got a line on a stock hitch? I need one.

 

[VCCruzr]

Mike,
I have one available. Would you like a picture?

Derrick

 

[mkfour]

Mike,
I have one available. Would you like a picture?

Derrick

Actually, I would. I need to see if I can modify it to use with a 35" spare underneath and a hitch bike carrier.

 

[VCCruzr]

Mike,
This is the stock hitch that came with the vehicle. I also put a 35" tire in between so you can see how much room you have. Hope this helps.

 

[Brentbba]

Actually, I would. I need to see if I can modify it to use with a 35" spare underneath and a hitch bike carrier.

IIRC - a 35" will fit with a stock carrier. The issue I've read about is related to the depth of the carrier you are inserting into the hitch itself. If it extends much beyond the sleeve of the hitch, It'll hit the tire. That's the one limitation I recall. I'd check the length of the bike carrier to the pin hole and figure out how far it might extend beyond the hitch sleeve.

 

[mkfour]

Yeah, Derrick and I discussed that and agreed that'll probably be the only issue.

I could trim away a few inches on the carrier and weld on some supporting arms, one on each side. If it was just a mountain bike, I wouldn't hesitate to cut away, but it's 300 pounds of enduro.

Another option would be to trim some of the carrier and add a supporting c-channel above that bolts to the :: on the bumper.

 

[KimoSabe]

I've stuff a 35 there before, it is tight and will be butting up against the panhard and hitch, tire will also be dangling like a full utter...had to let some air out to get it to fit. Got your pm.....I still have the hitch, but a mud member from TX is interested, shipping will probably kill the deal.

 

[PabloVTA]

I got one, in Ventura.

 

[mkfour]

I think it might be easiest if I buy Derricks. Unless anyone if offering it for free and we meet up for an exchange.