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  • Clearance of Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack on 2016 Subaru Outback
  • When we installed the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75673 on a 2016 Subaru Outback, we found that the hitch pin hole to rear bumper clearance measurement was 5-1/2 inches. This can vary on different vehicles due to different size bumpers and mounting hole locations. I recommend measuring your vehicle to confirm the clearance you will need to clear the bumper. I have attached a help article on how to find this measurement. The Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 measures 8 inches from the center of the...
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  • How Large is The Mounting Bracket For The Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper # 3691079?
  • The mounting bracket on the Taylor Made Dock Wheel Bumper # 3691079 is constructed of a 2" x 2" section of angle iron. The bracket is 3/16" thick and is 4" long.
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  • Hub with Bearings that Fits BT8 2k Axle Trailer Spindle TRU94FR
  • The BT8 spindle part # TRU94FR that you referenced is designed for 2,000 lb axles so for a hub that would fit this you would want the # 8-259-5UC1-EZ which comes with the correct bearings installed and is pre-greased and ready to install. The weld on portion of the spindle is 3-1/4 inches long.
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  • Does the Air Lift Air Shock Controller Compressor System Have a Minimum Pressure Setting?
  • No, It does not because item # AL25804 is for air shocks but I have one that does. The Air Lift Load Controller II Compressor System for Air Helper Springs item # AL25592 has a minimum pressure setting of 5 psi which can be adjusted to 10 psi.
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2017 Ford F-250
  • I would be happy to. To flat tow your 2017 Ford F-250 you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e84ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-524452-5 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency item # BLU37TR Brake Light Relay - Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles...
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  • Recommended Companion Slider Base for a Ram Factory Puck System
  • Yes, you can. You will want the Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVB3670. This base will turn your Companion head into the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3670.
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  • Recommended Hitch and 7-Way Wiring Harness for a 2020 Kia Sorento w/out the Towing Package
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13195 will work with your 2020 Kia Sorento but the wiring harness item # TK24FR will not because you do not have the towing package. Yours has different connectors than the Sorento's with the towing package. To install a 7-Way harness on your 2020 Kia Sorento without the towing package, you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they don't make just one that'll do the job. The first harness you'll need is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness...
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  • Recommended Air Bags for Cold Weather on a 2012 GMC Sierra 2500
  • They operate normally in extreme temperatures like the cold winters of the northeast. According to Firestone and Air Lift, there aren't any special procedures needed during cold weather regarding the care and use of air bags. Like tires you may see a decrease in pressure do to extreme cold temperatures. As far as road salt goes Air Lift makes special kits with stainless steel mounting brackets and lines. For your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500, you would need the LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus Air...
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  • Does the Curt A20 Fit the Ford Factory Puck System?
  • Yes, there are a couple of ways to make a Curt A20 work in the Ford factory puck system. The easiest way is to use the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16034. This 5th wheel hitch comes with the legs that mount inside the Ford puck system. If you already have the Curt A20 item # C16140 you were looking at, you can add the Curt OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch Legs item # C16017 or just use the Adapter Rails item # C88KR. Both options will work and not reduce the capacity.
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  • Does the Black Armour Heavy-Duty Custom Truck Bed Mat Come in Two Pieces?
  • Yes it is. The Black Armour Heavy-Duty Custom Truck Bed Mat item # BA67AR does come in two parts. This mat is confirmed to fit the 8' bed length of the 2022 Ford F-250. We do have a one piece option for a custom fit rubber bed liner for your truck. It is the DeeZee item # DZ87012. This one is slightly thinner at 3/8" over the 1/2" for the Black Armour.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Toyota Tacoma
  • To add a hitch to your 2023 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e98905. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity and a 900 lbs tongue weight. The towing capacity can be increased to 8,000 lbs when used with a weight distribution system. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56349 and a ball mount kit item # C45534. I also...
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  • Curt Weight Distribution System Recommendation with Extra Long Shank for Tailgate Clearance
  • I spoke to my contact at Curt and he said that from the center of the hitch pin hole of the Curt Weight Distribution system part # C17051 to the center of the hitch ball will measure right at 11 inches. He said that from the pin hole to the end of the shank measures 8 inches. For a shank that you could use with this system that is overall 16 inches long you could use the part # RP3214. This would get you to about 15-3/4 inches long overall from the pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
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  • Mounting Bracket Bolt Hole Dimensions for the Fulton Marine Jack part # HD50000101
  • The Fulton Marine Jack, part # HD50000101, comes with three sets of U-bolts to fit different trailer frame sizes. To see if it would bolt right up to your trailer through the mounting bracket you would need to compare the dimensions in the picture I attached to what you have on your trailer.
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  • Timbren Weight Ratings Explained, Recommendation for 2015 GMC Sierra 3500
  • The weight rating for Timbrens like the part # TGMRCK25D that you referenced is the amount of additional suspension support they will provide the vehicle they are installed on. You should note that Timbrens do not actually increase the towing capacity of the vehicle they are installed on. They will provide additional support so that the vehicle can carry it's current capacity in a safer, more level way. I attached a help article on Timbrens for you to check out as well. These have been...
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  • Is Width and Overall Diameter Of Size 4.80x12 Tires Standard
  • Not all 4.80 -12 size tires have the same tire width or overall diameter, though they are very similar. We carry 4 different 4.80-12 size tires, and those these measurements are very close, they are not all the same. The Kenda K353 Load Range C # AM10062 measures a section width of 4.9 inches, and has an outer diameter when inflated of 20.7 inches. The Kenda K353 Load Range B # AM10060 measures a section width of 4.8 inches, and has an outer diameter when inflated of 20.5 inches. The...
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  • Towing Capacity for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse without Factory Tow Package
  • When looking at weight capacities of a towing setup, you will always be limited by a system's weakest component. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2016 Chevrolet Traverse and saw that for a front-wheel drive model that does not have the factory trailer towing package, the maximum trailer weight is 2,000 pounds. As you mentioned in your question, the factory towing package would have bumped it up to 5,200 pounds. So with your Traverse that does not have the factory tow...
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  • How Many Miles Can Be Expected from ST235/80R16 Tires on a 32 Ft 5th-Wheel
  • It's very difficult to put a mileage expectation on trailer tires such as the Provider ST235/80R16 # TA39VR. Trailer tires are built with thicker side walls and are designed to carry heavy loads, so they aren't typically rated like vehicle tires. Usually, the expected life of a trailer tire will be around 5 or 6 years, depending on use, supported loads, travel speed, etc. I have included a link that takes you to our selection of 235/80R16 tires.
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  • Outside Diameter Of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11114
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11114 has the nice collar on the outside of the receiver tube. This outer diameter is 1/2 inch all around that 1-1/4 opening so it will be a total outside diameter of 2-1/4 inches. I've attached a video of this install for you.
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  • Dimensions of Curt X5 Adapter 16310
  • From the center of the mounting tube in the middle of the Curt X5 adapter part # 16310 it measures 8 inches to the nearest rail edge and then 11 inches from the center of the adapter to the center of the rail slot. I attached a picture that has all of the other dimensions you asked about on the picture you sent in.
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  • Speed Rating of Kenda Tire part # AM1ST79
  • The speed rating for the Kenda Tire part # AM1ST79 that you referenced is 65 mph. 65 mph is the speed most trailer tires are rated at. Exceeding this rating will cause heat build up which will eventually cause the tire to fail.
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