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| Author: | kjmurphy [ Tue Jan 03, 2006 6:40 pm ] |
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Does anyone use one of these for towing? Are they safe? And I heard they cut the amount you are able to tow in half? Thinkin' about gettin' one Any info will help Thanks |
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| Author: | waddy whiteguts [ Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:14 pm ] |
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Yes they reduce your receiver rating and they also make towing clunky because there are more parts moving around at every start, stop, and turn. I needed a longer hitch too in order to tow my boat and the tongue interfered with the spare tire. So I got the longest ball mount Reese makes (they do come in different lengths) in the drop I needed and I have just enough clearance to get the job done. I had to extend my wiring harness and get longer safety chains too. |
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| Author: | Skipperb [ Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:17 pm ] |
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i wanted to get one for my boat so it would clear the spare tire . was told not to with my boat it would put to much on the rear it extends the balance point back . my boat was36.000 maybe that had something to do with it. just got an apare tire relocator 2in up nd that helped |
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| Author: | kjmurphy [ Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:48 pm ] |
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Hey Skipperb the spare tire relocator sounds like its just what i need. Could you tell me where i could get one. All I need is and inch. thanks to everyone for the helpful info! more ideas would be great too |
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| Author: | Jeepjeepster [ Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:23 pm ] |
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Ive got the draw tite hitch and it makes a 9in receiver with a 2in drop work great. Just at the end of the spare. Ive got a 2in lift too so a regular libby wouldnt need the 2in drop and wouldnt look right with a boat down in the front. Makes towing it harder too. |
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| Author: | snowsport [ Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:53 pm ] |
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http://www.rocky-road.com/kjtirespace.html Rocky Road sells the spare tire relocators. |
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| Author: | Skipperb [ Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:13 am ] |
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Ill go along with the last post but I have a 2.5 daystar and run 265/75 so it sits pretty level to me if I take the spare tire off and use the 2 inch drop fasing up it will sit level . also you can turn the reciever sideways and drill a 5/8 hole and put a d ring in also 
PS Rocky Road is 10.00 cheeper and the SAME one and it will let you open the window with large tires |
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