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Anyone configure installing the spare tire in the sport on the backside of the vehicle similar to the original bronco?
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They make a hitch mounted tire swing.
Picture on forum
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-bronco-sport-today.1762/post-64956
Picture on forum
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-bronco-sport-today.1762/post-64956
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TY Benanza. Did you put this on your BS? I'm also curious of the cost to get this installed.
These are the swing away tire carriers I'm looking at.
https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/rigd-ultraswing-hitch-carrier-multi-fit
https://wilcooffroad.com/shop/hitchgate-solo/
https://dirtcomusa.com/products/hitch-mounted-high-clearance-tire-carrier-swing-out
https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/rigd-ultraswing-hitch-carrier-multi-fit
https://wilcooffroad.com/shop/hitchgate-solo/
https://dirtcomusa.com/products/hitch-mounted-high-clearance-tire-carrier-swing-out
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I'm leaning towards the Rigd myself, but I'm waiting to pick up new tires first. If you get a tire carrier be sure to post a review!
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Did it 
In the pic
$1,062
Tiregate Hitchgate Standard Solo High Clearance https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDKF8GH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_B94CC3WA1VX0DT5R7RCX
$1,419
https://www.rigdsupply.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwi6WSBhA-EiwA6Niok-GBd85dnSSyjNHjpxbVD1m4-qKC3u56ys6QKj4p4sbYOqIBmcuINRoCTNUQAvD_BwE
$1,750
https://dirtcomusa.com/products/hitch-mounted-high-clearance-tire-carrier-swing-out
In the pic
$1,062
Tiregate Hitchgate Standard Solo High Clearance https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDKF8GH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_B94CC3WA1VX0DT5R7RCX
$1,419
https://www.rigdsupply.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwi6WSBhA-EiwA6Niok-GBd85dnSSyjNHjpxbVD1m4-qKC3u56ys6QKj4p4sbYOqIBmcuINRoCTNUQAvD_BwE
$1,750
https://dirtcomusa.com/products/hitch-mounted-high-clearance-tire-carrier-swing-out
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Love this!! Just got my Hitch installed today and plan to do this! How have you been liking it. Did you move your rear view camera? How is it if you need to get in trunk, a hassle? Thanks for sharing!!Did it
In the pic
$1,062
Tiregate Hitchgate Standard Solo High Clearance https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDKF8GH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_B94CC3WA1VX0DT5R7RCX
$1,419
https://www.rigdsupply.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwi6WSBhA-EiwA6Niok-GBd85dnSSyjNHjpxbVD1m4-qKC3u56ys6QKj4p4sbYOqIBmcuINRoCTNUQAvD_BwE
$1,750
https://dirtcomusa.com/products/hitch-mounted-high-clearance-tire-carrier-swing-out
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Thank you, man
Love it. Especially when I get K2s. The extra storage where the spare was is also really helpful.
Haven't moved the rear camera. It will still notify you of passing traffic and the visual is still somewhat there. I installed a camera to the back window to help. Allow some slack with the cord for opening the rear window.
Opening the back is a breeze. But I still use the back window for easy small objects and such to store back there.
Next on my list is a high jack and mount to make life easier for open country.
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Awesome. I didn’t really account for the extra trunk space for removing the original donut spare.
if you get the chance, I’d love to see what the rear view camera looks like with that full spare in the back and how it looks opening the trunk!
if you get the chance, I’d love to see what the rear view camera looks like with that full spare in the back and how it looks opening the trunk!
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Here's what the monitor on the dash looks like with backup. It will still notify you of cross-traffic which in my opinion is the most important notification.
Here's the view from the rearview mirror.
Swing opened with the trunk closed and opened. You can see the folding table I made attached to the spare. Saved me $500 than buying it from rigd.
Here's a shot of the posterior camera I installed. It works pretty well with a view over the top of the spare. I allowed extra slack with the cord for opening the rear window.
Hey @compass crusher , can you provide any details on the table/tray you added to the swing out tire rack? I’m ordering the same one, and am curious what you mounted it to exactly.
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Of course.
I Jimmied a rear seat tray to the neck of the swing away. I used a steel zip tie and strung it around the upright neck of the tray to the neck of the swing away. The swing-away neck isn't upright so you have to tighten it very well for it to stay.
Here's a link to the tray: Car Laptop Desk Heavy Duty, KFZMAN Automative Foldable Laptop Mount Tray for https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVLTLSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_VQE35VTNxbJvF
.I Jimmied a rear seat tray to the neck of the swing away. I used a steel zip tie and strung it around the upright neck of the tray to the neck of the swing away. The swing-away neck isn't upright so you have to tighten it very well for it to stay.
Here's a link to the tray: Car Laptop Desk Heavy Duty, KFZMAN Automative Foldable Laptop Mount Tray for https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVLTLSQ/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_VQE35VTNxbJvF
Hey I was wondering how you mounted the Jerry cans on the side of the wheel. What did you use for that?Here's what the monitor on the dash looks like with backup. It will still notify you of cross-traffic which in my opinion is the most important notification.
Here's the view from the rearview mirror.
Swing opened with the trunk closed and opened. You can see the folding table I made attached to the spare. Saved me $500 than buying it from rigd.
Here's a shot of the posterior camera I installed. It works pretty well with a view over the top of the spare. I allowed extra slack with the cord for opening the rear window.
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