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Old 12-09-2017, 05:16 PM
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Wilco Offroad Hitchgate MAX

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Driver knocks on my door with two very big boxes strapped to a pallet. My response, is all that for me? Not sure when I'll install it, but they packaged it very well. Looks like a very nice product, but very expensive.

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Old 12-09-2017, 09:35 PM
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Can’t wait to see some pics, will be ordering one next month.
 
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5Hub,

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@aero993 Got pics with a tire on that rack? How's your experience so far? Does it bounce around making noises when you hit road bumps?
 
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I saw these online, I didn't pull the trigger, there weren't any reviews. I would love to get some real world feedback on it. If you love it let us know.
 
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My Ex had a similar Wilco Hitchgate on it when I purchased it. I have since sold it, as I went back to factory wheels from the Rockstars with 35s that the previous owner had. During the time I had it, it seemed rock solid to me. I never noticed any vibration or noise from it at all. It was very well made.





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I saw these online, I didn't pull the trigger, there weren't any reviews. I would love to get some real world feedback on it. If you love it let us know.
 
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Here's a pic
 
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Hey, @aero993 and @Jeff53, is the license plate bracket illuminated?
 
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Yes

it is illuminated.

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Hey, @aero993 and @Jeff53, is the license plate bracket illuminated?
 
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How is access to the trailer plug?
 
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I paid like $80 for the tag relocation bracket. It includes a bracket, light and wires. If you look closely, you'll noticed, that I haven't wired up the light. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't pay for the bracket. Getting to the wiring plug is not difficult at all.

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I wasn’t happy with my similar carrier wobble, so I had it tied into the bumper with a tab.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-carrier.html


 
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This thing is built like a tank, it doesn't wobble or bounce at all. The only change I would make, is to raise it so that it doesn't block the backup sensors.
 
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The only change I would make, is to raise it so that it doesn't block the backup sensors.

Then you will block rear visibility.

 


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