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I'm a newbie to ORTB from way way upstate NY n like the things I've seen so far. I'm looking for somewhere to get a custom steel bumper w/2" receiver n D-rings for my 02 TB. Have 2.5" strut spacers on front n 1.5" spacers (to level it out) in rear n dakota A/T 31's. Not that big right now but it a start from stock
02 TB 4.2L, 4wd, 98,000 on it as of 4/19/2012, 2.5'' lift n Dakota A/T 31's
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bartonmd wrote:Welcome!
It would appear that you've come to the right place!
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Mike Thanks that is some awesome work. Now how about a spare tire carrier that fits into my stock 2" hitch receiver but still allows me to use the hitch for what it is there for n can be taken off if I get a wildhair n don't want it in the way for some crazy idea? 
02 TB 4.2L, 4wd, 98,000 on it as of 4/19/2012, 2.5'' lift n Dakota A/T 31's
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scfd456 wrote:Mike Thanks that is some awesome work. Now how about a spare tire carrier that fits into my stock 2" hitch receiver but still allows me to use the hitch for what it is there for n can be taken off if I get a wildhair n don't want it in the way for some crazy idea?
Yeah, I do those, and since they're pretty general, several real companies make them, as well.
For any of them, though, they put a larger moment on your hitch, so it's somewhat derated from stock. I wouldn't pull a car trailer with one, IMO.
Mike
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Though that to be the case thats why I want to be able to take it off. I have a 21' boat that I only pull every once n awhile. The reason I want to be able to use the hitch is I use a cargo basket to take the garbage to the dump cause I don't want that nice smell inside the truck. I dont think that basket will be to much do you?
Oh BTW I forgot to say my name is:
Jared
Oh BTW I forgot to say my name is:
Jared
02 TB 4.2L, 4wd, 98,000 on it as of 4/19/2012, 2.5'' lift n Dakota A/T 31's
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Jared,
I'd think that should be fine, as long as you don't have a full size motorcycle on the carrier or something... How heavy you have the carrier is up to you, but if you move the weight out 30%, then you take 30% of the tongue weight capacity away from the hitch, etc.
Mike
I'd think that should be fine, as long as you don't have a full size motorcycle on the carrier or something... How heavy you have the carrier is up to you, but if you move the weight out 30%, then you take 30% of the tongue weight capacity away from the hitch, etc.
Mike
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Mike,
Thank for your info will be getting at least the tire carrier when I free up some money, work is just getting going for the summer here so I need to get back into the swing of things.
Jared
Thank for your info will be getting at least the tire carrier when I free up some money, work is just getting going for the summer here so I need to get back into the swing of things.
Jared
02 TB 4.2L, 4wd, 98,000 on it as of 4/19/2012, 2.5'' lift n Dakota A/T 31's
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Jared,
No problem... There is some lead time associated with these things, so send me a PM when you're ready to talk deposits and stuff...
Thanks,
Mike
No problem... There is some lead time associated with these things, so send me a PM when you're ready to talk deposits and stuff...
Thanks,
Mike
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