Simply pull the Scorpion Swing-Away Hitch Joint's 5/8" hitch bolt and the entire Spare Tire Mounting Post pivots away from your vehicle for tailgate or rear door access.
The perfect spare tire mount for a Truck or RV where you need easy access to the tailgate. Features a full round wheel mount that can accommodate almost any size wheel and bolt pattern.
This Spare Tire Mount is proudly made in the USA with American steel and is compatible with any standard 2" receiver hitch.
Powder coated flat black for a durable, corrosion-resistant finish.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The U-4100-S2 is heavy duty which also makes it heavy! Full .187" wall on all 2" Tubing and .230" Wall on the female sections make this until suitable for auto/truck use only. The ATV UTV Version can be found
here.
To see the Hornet Spare Tire Comparison Guide click here
The maximum spread between the lug bolt holes on the wheel should not exceed 7". If you wheel bolt holes are farther apart than that, this will not fit so please measure your wheel before ordering.
Includes:
(1) Angled Lower Section
(1) Spare Tire Mount Post
(1) Scorpion Swing-Away Hitch Joint Assembly
(2) Industry Standard 5/8" Hitch Pins
(1) 5/8" Galvanized Pivot Bolt
(2) 5/8" Galvanized Flat Washers
(1) 5/8" Nylock Nut
(1) Hornet Outdoors U-4045 Hitch Stabilizer (information [here])
(2) 3/8"x2" Galvanized Bolts
(4) 3/8" Galvanized Flat Washers
(2) 3/8" Galvanized Lock Washers
(2) 3/8" Galvanized Nuts
One included hitch pin attaches the mount post to the Scorpion Swing-Away Hitch Joint. The second included hitch pin is used to lock the pivot of the Scorpion Swing-Away Hitch Joint. A third 5/8" hitch pin is required to attach the Spare Tire Mount to your vehicle and can be purchased at a discounted price as an optional add-on.
The included U-4045 Hitch Stabilizer can optionally be installed to eliminate wobble between the lower section and the mount post but prevents toolless removal and reinstallation of the mount post. A second Stabilizer to eliminate play between the lower section and the vehicle receiver hitch can be purchased at a discounted price as an optional add-on. Additional details on the Hornet Outdoors U-4045 Hitch Stabilizer can be found
[here].
The included 3/8" fasteners will accommodate most wheels, but some wheels may require the separate purchase of longer bolts.
Questions? Reach us by email at
[email protected], by phone at 1-833-2HORNET (246-7638), or by text at 303-588-2384
