I have a 2" receiver drop adapter that would allow you to use the tire carrier without modification. It would also push the spare farther out from the grill allowing more air flow. If you want to try this, you know how to reach me.
Appreciate the offer. It has become obvious the difficulty lifting and attaching/removing the spare from that mount will be. The tail stinger mount option may work better as it puts the spare lower to the ground. It's an easy welding project if I go ahead with it. This would allow me to install either a bike mount or gear tray in front. So many options.
I think I'm going to get my fishing license and head camping to a lake, river, or ocean next week after I finish the next ciuple TC projects.
