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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2005 Jeep Liberty Dark Khaki 2wd, KC Fogs, K&N Air filter, Custom light bar, Pioneer 4800, 245/70R16 A/T's

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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Early '02 Limited, Steel Blue, White Guts

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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2002 liberty, Daystar 2.5 Lift, 265/75/16
2005 Unlimited, , 9.5 , BB , 33x12.5 15 , 7" fender flares
2000 S10 PU

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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2005 Jeep Liberty Dark Khaki 2wd, KC Fogs, K&N Air filter, Custom light bar, Pioneer 4800, 245/70R16 A/T's

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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http://www.rocky-road.com/kjtirespace.html Rocky Road sells the spare tire relocators.

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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2002 liberty, Daystar 2.5 Lift, 265/75/16
2005 Unlimited, , 9.5 , BB , 33x12.5 15 , 7" fender flares
2000 S10 PU