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Mine? Definitely can tow with it. The tongue weight of the trailer will be reduced a bit, though.
A) because of the weight of the unit itself
B) because of increased moment because the hitch ball is further out.
On other "off the shelf" tire carriers there is a 2" receiver but it doesn't look stout. It looks like it's more for other "hitch mount" accessories.
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Ok, I was wonder about the weld and mounting to the OEM hitch location.
But thinking , you could more than likely use this to reach into the OEM hitch receiver.
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01-29-2021, 02:51 PM
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Ok, I was wonder about the weld and mounting to the OEM hitch location.
But thinking , you could more than likely use this to reach into the OEM hitch receiver.
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Ah. OK. I see the disconnect here...
I have this inserted into the hitch.
The tabs I welded on are just to keep it from wobbling around. Other designs use a wedge bolt type thing.
Visible in this picture:
I'm still utilizing the factory 5/8 hitch pin (replaced with a bolt so it doesn't rattle) in conjunction with the hitch extender. I actually have another clamping bolt on the inside of the hitch but didn't have any photos and didn't feel like trying to explain in the post.
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01-29-2021, 02:54 PM
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I came to the conclusion a while ago that there are people in this world who are just much more talented than I ever will be, and this reinforces that conclusion.
Well done sir. That thing is crazy nice.
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01-29-2021, 02:59 PM
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01-29-2021, 03:16 PM
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I really liken the placement of the tire off to the right side; are you thinking about fabricating and selling these?
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01-29-2021, 03:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ctnewman
Ah. OK. I see the disconnect here...
I have this inserted into the hitch.
The tabs I welded on are just to keep it from wobbling around. Other designs use a wedge bolt type thing.
Visible in this picture:
I'm still utilizing the factory 5/8 hitch pin (replaced with a bolt so it doesn't rattle) in conjunction with the hitch extender. I actually have another clamping bolt on the inside of the hitch but didn't have any photos and didn't feel like trying to explain in the post.
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Excellent Sir!
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01-29-2021, 03:43 PM
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1) Thanks. I felt similarly a lot of them have a 2" receiver but I don't think they can actually be used for towing.
2) I got an Aiden James Customs camera relocation kit. It's 125 bucks and takes about 60 minutes to install.
3) I keep thinking about that. I don't think there is any practical way for me to mass produce these. I'd have to charge more than anyone would pay, probably.
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Ah man. Well if you consider selling it in parts/pieces and let the end user do the welding and powdercoating, I'd be in. This setup to too damn nice.
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01-29-2021, 04:19 PM
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Ah man. Well if you consider selling it in parts/pieces and let the end user do the welding and powdercoating, I'd be in. This setup to too damn nice.
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I'm with ^^^. I'd totally buy a peices-parts kit and have a buddy weld it all up and PC it.
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01-29-2021, 05:11 PM
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I'm with ^^^. I'd totally buy a peices-parts kit and have a buddy weld it all up and PC it.
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Me 3! I like this setup better than anything else I've seen on the market.
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01-29-2021, 05:16 PM
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definitely better than the overpriced crap out there.
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01-29-2021, 11:31 PM
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Best design I have seen as well! If you decide to make more and sell them let me know 😎
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01-30-2021, 12:03 AM
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Should you decide to sell this as a kit, I might be in as well.
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01-30-2021, 02:22 AM
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Would be down for this kit too.. like others have suggested to keep
Costs down you can sell it in pieces , with instructions possibly amd leave you to end buyer to throw it all together etc.
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01-30-2021, 03:07 PM
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You have talent a d skill. The esthetic, design and creativity on the bikes is fresh and build quality a d skill is top tier. I know people who can weld but design and shit like making bushings from scratch are next level. Cheers.
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