you did say "could" and not "will", and we all know better than to assume there is a risk in everything we do. As a hobbyist, I also don't think it's a rational assumption to say that your vehicle is using "heavy duty components" compared to a 4x4. Have you measured the weight of your spare...
Fj Cruiser owner's manual states that the 2.7L engine alone, without the towing package, can only tow up to a maximum of 1600 pounds. A Class 1 (1/4 ton) receiver hitch that is rated at 2000 lbs out of the box is available from a few companies (e.g. Torklift, Draw-Tite, Curt, Hidden Hitch) to...
I don't own either of those racks but I have a Thule Spare Me that was on my Xterra. I decided to go with the factory rails on my Pathfinder but am now looking for a way to mount a cargo box on it. I know I can get a 4'x4' box on top of my rails but can't find much in the way of a cargo box. I...