Rick Ram-jet
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- Joined
- Feb 8, 2018
- Posts
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- Location
- Big Bear Lake Ca
- Ram Year
- 2016 2500 4x4 CC / LB
- Engine
- 6.4 L
For the original poster, could you please measure the distance from the swings pivot point to the far side of your spare tire, and what size is your spare?
Ok, to answer your questions: 37 X 12.5 in spare on 8.5 in AEV Katla rim
Arm extends out 39 1/2 in full open
Arm to tailgate clearance (arm closed obviously) 7 in
Top of tire to top of tailgate (arm closed) 4 1/2 in. remember the mount tilts in at the top so the tire doesn`t fall off while mounting
*Keep in mind, I have a Gear America recovery shackle hitch installed in the receiver which extends out about 4 or 5 in, when the arm swings out it does not hit/rub the shackle at all, there`s about 3/4 in clearance and the tire itself sits even higher...
Unless you have a trailer spare tire mount on the very end of the trailer tongue, I don`t think you would have any clearance issues, especially considering these trucks sit high stock and usually require a "drop-hitch" to keep the tongue height correct.
If you`re still unclear on clearances and "real world" tow ratings give the manuf a call, they`re very helpful.
Pics on the website are also very helpful...see previous posts for contact info.