{"product_id":"hitchgate-switch-tire-carrier","title":"Hitchgate Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore options, and better fitment. The Hitchgate Switch is designed to carry up to a 37\" tire on a full size truck or Mid size vehicle and has options to carry tons of gear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Bolt-Action lock-pin to hold gate open when at camp or parked on an incline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondary Cargo Hitch on the swing arm to carry a bike rack or cargo rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Wheel Mounting Plate allowing the tire to be set closer or further from the vehicle depending on wheel offset and gear load out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTow Rated hitch for up to 7,500lbs with a 750lb tongue weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAccessory Options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wilcooffroad.com\/products\/license-plate-relocation?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=license\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eLicense Plate Relocation Kit\u003c\/a\u003e (LPR32204)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Gear Plate (SDRPM33470)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHitchgate Switch High-Clearance (UHG4100)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAdjustable wheel mount plate. Great for Midsize vehicles up to a 35”(4Runners, Tacoma’s, Colorado’s, Subaru’s, VW Toureg, Armada, Xterra, Bronco Sport, Porche Cayenne, BMW X5, Volvo V70 xc, Kia Telluride, Honda Element, Ford Explorer, Land Cruiser LC250) and Full-Size up to 37”(Silverado’s, Dodge Ram, Ford F150, F250, Sequoias, Etc.) *Raised 4.5\" \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*Needs 7” of clearance from Hitch receiver to the bottom of rear door or tailgate* Swings out 160 Degrees*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHithgate Switch Low Profile (UHG4100-LP)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eBest for midsize vehicles where the bumper is molded around the hitch. (ex. Current body style Grand Cherokees, Cherokee XJ) Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, Rav4, Highlander, Subaru Outback \u0026amp; Crosstrek. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*Needs 3\" of clearance from Hitch receiver to the bottom of the rear door or tailgate *Swings out 160 Degrees*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**All Hitchgate Switch's come with the wedge lock and hardware needed to install the Hitchgate and Tire. (Hitch receiver locking pin Not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1xbb8DdFDbY?si=KmRIXiRXrJ4TBEqp\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Fitment Notes - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify that you have at least 4 ½” from your hitch pin hole towards the front of your vehicle. Doing so will ensure that the Hitchgate will be able to engage its wedge lock design eliminating any wobble or play in your receiver that you may have. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactors that can result in the receiver tubing not fitting can be caused by: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceiver tubing has a plate on the back end of the receiver that restricts the hitchgate tubing from running back enough for the wedge lock to have room to engage or hitch pin holes to align.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome model vehicles have a muffler in the rear that interferes with how far back the tubing is allowed to run. This will require the muffler or exhaust components to be relocated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to make sure the face of your hitch receiver is at least flush with the outer most edge of your rear bumper. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNot Receded anymore than 1.5\" behind your bumper. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT LIMITS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe further your load extends from the Hitchswing, the lighter your load needs to be. If your load is within 3 feet(Or 18″ from hitch to center of load) of the Hitchswing, the max. load is 250lbs. If your load extends beyond 4 feet(Or 24″ from hitch to center of load), the limit drops to 150lbs. The further away the load is from Hitchswing the heavier the load is on it AND your vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdditional Fitment questions at\u003c\/u\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEARN ~ Hitchgate Fitment Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Notice of maintenance required**\u003c\/strong\u003e - Periodic tightening of the pivot bolt with a torque wrench to at least 60-70lbs every few months is needed to prevent movement on the swing arm and add grease to the shaft of the bolt to prevent rust in snowy areas . Also, over time replacing the Delrin washers and T handle bushings if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilco Offroad","offers":[{"title":"High-Clearance","offer_id":43136380600507,"sku":"UHG4100","price":1289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low - Profile","offer_id":43136380567739,"sku":"UHG4100-LP","price":1289.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/5589\/8043\/files\/HitchgateSwitch.jpg?v=1700177478","url":"https:\/\/wilcooffroad.com\/products\/hitchgate-switch-tire-carrier","provider":"Wilco Offroad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}