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SidecarFlip
Jun 06, 2017Explorer III
Not that easy for me. I have to do a complete fabrication to mount a Class 5 receiver on the front of my 1997 F350 because I did a spring flip and the entire front spring mounts have been replaced. Got all the steel in, just a matter of doing the plots and plasma cutting the side bolster plates and welding in the cross support. I'm front mounting my spare tire and rim. I found out the hard way last summer what a total biatch it is dropping the spare from under the back of the truck (with a camper on) on the berm of an Interstate with (idiots) flying by at 70+, inches from my feet. People are so courteous today.... Had my triangles out and 4 ways on and no one paid any attention, never moved over, never slowed down.
I guarantee you if you have to do it just one time, you'll be mounting the spare on the front. I had bloody elbows and skinned knees from the gravel on the berm. Never again. Thank goodness I carry the necessary tools to change a tire on the road.
Mine will be a total custom install because of the suspension modifications and I want to retain my tow hooks as well. I'll be removing my winch mount and building a custom mount to fit the receiver.
I guarantee you if you have to do it just one time, you'll be mounting the spare on the front. I had bloody elbows and skinned knees from the gravel on the berm. Never again. Thank goodness I carry the necessary tools to change a tire on the road.
Mine will be a total custom install because of the suspension modifications and I want to retain my tow hooks as well. I'll be removing my winch mount and building a custom mount to fit the receiver.
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