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Old 01-30-2024, 10:56 PM   #90 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
How was your approach/departure angles?

I hadn't thought about it until now, but I wonder if I could create a shim to slightly angle the receiver up, to counter the sag induced by heavy objects hanging off the back? Easiest thing might be some washers, but the receiver might rely on full contact with the frame for strength.
It sits low, but it's usable on public roads. I built the rack to sit around a 15° angle when unloaded, as I expected to always be carrying weight. I also have the ability to angle it upward a bit more by threading a bolt through the bottom, preventing the hinged part of the rack from sitting fully down.

The main issue is the bottom of the receiver contacting the ground, not the rack itself, and there's not much I can do about that. When attached, it hangs ~2" below the diffuser in the rear, and can't easily be given any more clearance.
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