Hitch mounted tire carriers
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CollinJ
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Like I said I finally got the Rigid Armor Accessories swing out
Looks good! Did you do anything to relocate the license plate light or rear camera?
TheWraith
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Rigid Armor will have the license plate relocation kit and their table out of finishing and powder coating by next week. But for me there where holes right there for the Hi-Lift Jack so I place mine there; works enough.
I have a C4 Camera relocation kit coming. And I plan on placing my camera on my Gobi Roof Rack. For a better view instead of on the swing out.
mr.walleye
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i like the idea of not needing to buy a full size bumper but I depend on my back-up camera too much.
TheWraith
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Same here ... So I think that's the reason why I plan to put that thing up on the roof rack more for an eagle view
Pirateghost
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sn_85
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Rigd sells a nice camera replacement system. Easy to position it where you want without having to splice into the OEM system.
Toyota Backup Camera Relocation Kit - RIGd Supply
TheWraith
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Man I need to find me a welder to make me one of those camera housing ...
TRD PANTHER
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You misspelled it, but here is the link.
Spare Skid Plate - Skid Plates, Off Road Tires, 4x4
Think about carrying two spares.
umidkusername
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Rigd really sticks out but is probably some of the best quality I’ve seen. I’m also not paying 1100 for it though.
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TheWraith
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umidkusername
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Rigid Armor Accessories is only $860
And it's trail rated !!!
Looking at their site now.
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TheWraith
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If you do end up ordering ... Let Daniel know you saw my review. Great guy... I've been testing his swing out for a couple of months now. And yes I paid for full price and I've been giving him input on the swing out ( as I'm one of the first one to have it). I'm still waiting on getting the vertical traction board mount and the table ...
CollinJ
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They look solid but sadly not $860, site has it for $960 now . Still looks like a solid option. I wonder how far it comes out compared to Rigd
TheWraith
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Just talked to Daniel.
His making me a custom discount code. And I should have some time today. And I'll post it here
LandCruiser
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Wobbly
Sticks out too far
Interferes with liftgate
Interferes with rear camera
Kills departure
Looks stupid
Sticks out too far
Interferes with liftgate
Interferes with rear camera
Kills departure
Looks stupid
TheWraith
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Pls DM me for the coupon code as I can not post it publicly
El Dusty
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Kind of a long review on a Wilco Hitchgate. Enjoy!
Hitchgate™ Offset | WilcoOffroad.com
Ive owned a wilco hitchgate for two seasons now (discontinued but they still make the hitchgate offset model). My requirements were something to give me access to my spare on the trail, carry trash & still maintain a bike rack. I went with a hitch mounted instead of full bumper because it had to be removable for winter / ski season. I didn't want to deal with the weight and lift gate access during winter especially if the swing-out or pins were to freeze in place.
Overall a great product and I really like the full width lower bar here as opposed to most swingouts that only cover the passenger side. Ive had bad luck with oblivious drivers in Denver so I see this as "urban armor" from rear-end accidents. I hope that it scares drivers behind me from tailgating. Combined with a Yakima Spareride (SpareRide Yakima) and a trasharoo (mounted backwards) It checked everything on my list. Yes its big, bulky, adds length to the vehicle but functionally it is perfect for my use. See some picks at bottom.
Wedge Lock stops the wobble & knock.
Gives plenty of clearance for accessories mounted behind tire.
Swings out to allow liftgate access?
Relocate kits are available but if you rely on the backup camera then thats your problem.
Reducing departure is fair. Im no rock crawler but have not had any issues.
Looks again is your problem. Its highly functional and I like the rugged look of it.
Hitchgate™ Offset | WilcoOffroad.com
Ive owned a wilco hitchgate for two seasons now (discontinued but they still make the hitchgate offset model). My requirements were something to give me access to my spare on the trail, carry trash & still maintain a bike rack. I went with a hitch mounted instead of full bumper because it had to be removable for winter / ski season. I didn't want to deal with the weight and lift gate access during winter especially if the swing-out or pins were to freeze in place.
Overall a great product and I really like the full width lower bar here as opposed to most swingouts that only cover the passenger side. Ive had bad luck with oblivious drivers in Denver so I see this as "urban armor" from rear-end accidents. I hope that it scares drivers behind me from tailgating. Combined with a Yakima Spareride (SpareRide Yakima) and a trasharoo (mounted backwards) It checked everything on my list. Yes its big, bulky, adds length to the vehicle but functionally it is perfect for my use. See some picks at bottom.
Wedge Lock stops the wobble & knock.
Gives plenty of clearance for accessories mounted behind tire.
Swings out to allow liftgate access?
Relocate kits are available but if you rely on the backup camera then thats your problem.
Reducing departure is fair. Im no rock crawler but have not had any issues.
Looks again is your problem. Its highly functional and I like the rugged look of it.
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