Doug,
i bought 2" receiver tube from Greggs. My bud is always an overkill type of fab/welder. We will retain the stock opening but we will cut it out and brace the new receiver. It has to be able to hold 400lbs (bike and carrier).
i am sure he will do one for you if you want. Once mine is done tomorrow night, i will let you know costs. (it won't be much)
i also want to retain factory step.
Spider and Don M,
How much weight do you figure is on that receiver?
Thanks.
When he looked at mine, he did not feel factory plating was strong enough. Remember he is overkill <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

He built this for my 'home'

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And this for my tire carrier:

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