Spare Tire Swingarm

In the event I need access to the spare, having it tucked up between the frame isn’t ideal on any level, not to mention what that does to a departure angle; not that the Tahoe has one. I took a look at a number of swingarm options and decided to go with Wilco Offroad’s Hitchgate Solo, standard size.

Capacity is 300 lbs and it accommodates 35” in diameter. Install is straightforward with a wedge system that engages the 2″ receiver eliminating any slop. There’s a second 2″ receiver just above the main insert.

The spare mount has an adjustable top stud that positions the wheel into any bolt-pattern application.

At 25″ wide from the pivot, the extension is perfect – not too long – for access to the hatch.

And with the Tahoe’s tongue weight at 1,000 lbs, it’s still able to tow our trailer.

Wilco Offroad makes a number of handy accessories for the swingarm, one of which is an accessory plate which provides space to add a RotoPax mount I added an LP tank mount there as well.

The swingarm maintains the Class III hitch level with a wedge-compression mount that secures it to the Tahoe’s 2″ receiver. While it’s relatively stable, I added a hitch stabilizer, both on the swingarm’s insert, and on the Anderson hitch insert that I use for towing.

This combination along with the Anderson Weight Distribution hitch works very well in pulling our 17′ travel trailer.