duderz7
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I'm toying with an idea. I need the food folks here to either talk me out of it cuz it's a bad idea, or tell me some potential problems I may not have considered. I've considered two possible scenarios. 1st, simply moving the mount on the rear gate. Using the left studs for the right side of the bracket. I've not opened up the gate so I don't know what's in there. I think I read that the studs are into nutzerts but there must be more to it. 2nd, cutting the bracket and rewelding it, possibly with a support or 2 wrapping around the door and attaching to the hinges.
Things I've considered as problems is the tire hitting the tail light or bumper corner when opened, and the window hitting the tire when closing it. I currently have 245/75 on moabs, but plan to go with 265/70 when time to replace. So it would be in a tight spot.
The purpose is to make towing easier and attaching my hitch mounted bike rack. The rack weighs around 90lbs and it would be nice if I could see the hitch better when installing it.
I'm fully aware this is probably more trouble than it is worth, so it's up to you guys too save me from myself, or give me good ideas.
Thanks
Things I've considered as problems is the tire hitting the tail light or bumper corner when opened, and the window hitting the tire when closing it. I currently have 245/75 on moabs, but plan to go with 265/70 when time to replace. So it would be in a tight spot.
The purpose is to make towing easier and attaching my hitch mounted bike rack. The rack weighs around 90lbs and it would be nice if I could see the hitch better when installing it.
I'm fully aware this is probably more trouble than it is worth, so it's up to you guys too save me from myself, or give me good ideas.
Thanks