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Originally Posted by kdlamoreaux
I think it is more then rugged enough. The tire weighs ~80lbs and the center of gravity is located ~13-14" from the edge of the receiver. Curt sells a 24x60 Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches that is rated for 500lbs and the Overall distance from center of hitch pin hole to outside edge of carrier is 44-1/4" and it uses the same (actually thinner walled) square tube. I think it will hold up just fine.
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Nice use of receiver.
Yeah, your tube should be plenty strong. If anything, I'd worry about the 3/8" bolt holding the wheel down on tube.
By the way, are you still able to use receiver hitch or does tube go too far in to insert a hitch from other end?
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