Hitchgate Switch

***SHIPPING NOW*** More options, and better fitment. The Hitchgate Switch is designed to carry up to a 37" tire on a full size truck and has options to carry tons of gear.  Features: Integrated Bolt-Action lock-pin to hold gate open when at camp or parked on an incline Secondary Cargo Hitch on the swing arm to carry a bike rack or cargo rack Adjustable Wheel Mounting Plate allowing the tire to be set closer or further from the vehicle depending on wheel offset and gear load out Tow Rated hitch for up to 7,500lbs with a 750lb tongue weight Accessory Options License Plate Relocation Kit (LPR32204) Switch Gear Plate (SDRPM33470)   Hitchgate Switch High-Clearance (UHG4100): Adjustable wheel mount plate. Great for Midsize vehicles up to a 35”(4Runners, Tacoma’s, Colorado’s, Subaru’s, VW Toureg, Armada, Xterra, Bronco Sport, Porche Cayenne, BMW X5, Volvo V70 xc, Kia Telluride, Honda Element, Ford Explorer, Land Cruiser LC250) and Full-Size up to 37”(Silverado’s, Dodge Ram, Ford F150, F250, Sequoias, Etc.) *Raised 4.5" *Needs 7” of clearance from Hitch receiver to the bottom of rear door or tailgate* Swings out 160 Degrees* Hithgate Switch Low Profile (UHG4100-LP): Best for midsize vehicles where the bumper is molded around the hitch. (ex. Current body style Grand Cherokees, Cherokee XJ) Ford Escape, Ford Ranger, Rav4, Highlander, Subaru Outback & Crosstrek. *Needs 3" of clearance from Hitch receiver to the bottom of the rear door or tailgate *Swings out 160 Degrees* **All Hitchgate Switch's come with the wedge lock and hardware needed to install the Hitchgate and Tire. (Hitch receiver locking pin Not included) ***Fitment Notes -  Identify that you have at least 4 ½” from your hitch pin hole towards the front of your vehicle. Doing so will ensure that the Hitchgate will be able to engage its wedge lock design eliminating any wobble or play in your receiver that you may have.  Factors that can result in the receiver tubing not fitting can be caused by:  Receiver tubing has a plate on the back end of the receiver that restricts the hitchgate tubing from running back enough for the wedge lock to have room to engage or hitch pin holes to align. Some model vehicles have a muffler in the rear that interferes with how far back the tubing is allowed to run. This will require the muffler or exhaust components to be relocated. You want to make sure the face of your hitch receiver is at least flush with the outer most edge of your rear bumper. Not Receded anymore than 1.5" behind your bumper.  Additional Fitment questions at – LEARN ~ Hitchgate Fitment Guide **Notice of maintenance required** - Periodic tightening of the pivot bolt with a torque wrench to at least 60-70lbs every few months is needed to prevent movement on the swing arm. Also, over time replacing the Delrin washers and T handle bushings.