Will Full Size Spare Fit With Draw-Tite Hitch on 2011 Ford Raptor

Question:

Will this hitch allow the spare full size tire to be stored on my 2011 Ford Raptor? The tire is a bit larger than a stock f150 spare LT315/70R17. I saw a note saying this hitch will not allow the spare to be stored after hitch installation but now I cant find the note. Thank you for your time.

asked by: Gus K

Expert Reply:

If you install # 75691 on your 2011 Raptor you will not be able to store your spare underneath after hitch installation. The same is true for any aftermarket hitch. If you want to add a hitch the only option will be to relocate your spare.

expert reply by: Robin H

Gus

3/28/2024

Ok, I understand I cannot use that model hitch but I am not willing to relocate a 100 lb spare tire. My raptor came with a factory hitch but it was damaged and rusty so I tossed it. So it looks like I will have to get an OEM hitch or an aftermarket reproduction (if there is such a thing) with the correct dimension so I can keep my spare stored under the bed. Correct? Thank you for your time.

Robin H.

4/1/2024

@Gus that is correct.

Gustav

4/1/2024

@Gus Robin, Got an email notification saying there was a response to my inquiry but nothing here. So it seems I have to pay the ridiculous price for an OEM replacement hitch as the curt hitch won't fit my 2011 raptor? Are there any other options besides OEM? Thanks Gus

Robin H.

4/1/2024

@Gustav that happens depending on your browser. Since we are interacting on the same page sometimes you have to refresh or hit ctrl + F5 for a hard refresh for the response to show. I have two other ideas that might work. One is to get a used hitch that is in good shape from a different Raptor out of the junk yard or from a local dealer. The other is to have a custom hitch fabricated using # E17 but I'm not sure what the cost would be in the end. Also, since you added the information that you already had a factory hitch you would not have been able to use the Draw-Tite or Curt since they're designed for trucks without a factory hitch. This is true even if you remove the factory hitch. Technically you could bolt it on but you would have to make modifications to the rear fascia/bumper which would look horrible and I'm sure you don't want to do that to your Raptor.