Carli Suspension created the 2017+ Ford trophy hitch to solve the problem of fitting a full size spare. This 3/16″ and 1/4″ cold-rolled American steel hitch frame is combined with a 3-way tie down to provide users a 3″ Hitch Receiver and fitment for up to a 38″ spare tire in the factory location. This until is direct bolt-in for 2017+ Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks, and was tested to 16,000lbs with no notable deflection giving it over a class 5 rating.
This hitch does require modifying the exhaust to exit directly after the over axle segment to fit a 38" tire, but with a 37" tire the factory exhaust will clear. Please see photo above for an example of the modification for 38s. If you want a bolt in setup, we now offer a bolt in exhaust that fits up to a 38" tire
HITCH DOES NOT FIT CAB AND CHASSIS MODELS
Customer Reviews
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Carli Suspension 17+ Ford Super Duty Trophy Hitch
Its not a glamourous mod but a necessary mod, for me at least. I really did not want a tire swing out because in my experience, they always go out of adjustment and start sagging with a big heavy tire on them. With the trophy hitch, I have a proper 37in spare, its out of the way in the stock location, and it keeps my center of gravity lower...Very high quality build and a must if you like going out in the wild alone.
*I paired it with the Banks DPF Back exhaust so I didn't have to spend the same money modifying the OEM exhaust for spare tire clearance in case I decide to go 38s in the future
The Carli trophy hitch is awesome, super well built and looks really good. It does exactly as described. A 37 inch tire fits really well. So much more heavy duty than the stock hitch.
If you are on the fence about buying this setup, I can tell you first hand knowledge that it is worth every penny! Extremely well constructed. The welds are top notch and the strap is very stout. Mine allowed me to run a 37x13.50/17 spare on a 17x8.5 wheel with no issues. Do it! wasting bed space with a spare rack is for the birds!
