Availability of a 2 Inch Receiver Hitch for a 2006 Ford Mustang
Question:
Do you make a two inch opening
asked by: Phil
Expert Reply:
The hitches available for the 2006 Ford Mustang are not available with a 2 inch hitch opening. The only option for carrying a 2 inch shank bike rack on the Mustang would be to use a Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 to 2 inch Trailer Hitch, item # HTAD.
This adapter is not to be used for towing and will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch or vehicle whichever is lowest by 50 percent. This means that if the tongue weight capacity of the hitch and vehicle are 200 pounds then you will be limited to 100 pounds in the hitch, which includes the bikes, bike rack adapter, and anything loaded in the vehicle behind the rear axle (trunk).
I believe that you would be much better off purchasing a new bike rack like the Swagman XC2 Wheel Mount Bike Rack, item # S64650, which is a very nice rack. This rack comes with an anti-rattle hitch pin also which will keep things stable and quiet behind the vehicle. The addition of an extender will make the bike rack less stable and will undoubtedly cause noise and rattling.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Brophy
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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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