What is the Distance from the Shanks Pinhole to the Tray on the 24x27 TorkLift Carrier # TLA7752?

Question:

I need to know the distance from the 24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load hitch pin hole to the tray base to ensure it will clear my hitch mount under the front bumper ie. does it has a long enough mount?. My front receiver pin on my F350 sits 7.5inch 5inch from edge of bumper to front of receiver plus 2.5inch to the pin under my front bumper. Pic attached.

asked by: PT

Expert Reply:

I have a great solution for you. Given that you have a total of 10 inches total from the pinhole of your hitch receiver to the edge of the bumper, you will have some bumper clearance issues. I confirmed with my contact at TorkLift that the measurement from the center pinhole to the closest part of the tray of the 24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray # TLA7752 is only 6-1/2 inches.

A great solution is to purchase a 2-inch hitch extender like the Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers - 8" Long # C45791. The Curt extender will add 8 additional inches to your hitch receiver length in order to clear the rear bumper. It is important to note that any time you use a hitch adapter, you will decrease the maximum weight rating of your hitch by 50%.

measurement from pin hole to the closest part of the tray 6-1/2

expert reply by: Bob C