Good Bike Rack - 2" Receiver
04-07-2008, 05:55 PM
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I have this one, it clears my 35, and carries 4 bikes
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=9681
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=9681
04-07-2008, 09:03 PM
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04-22-2008, 01:13 PM
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I just installed the Thule 964 Revolver on my '08 Wrangler Unlimited (4-door) Sahara.
I was concerned about the "fit" from all the posts about racks not clearing the spare tire, but this rack fits PERFECTLY...without any hitch extensions.
I visited a local bike store to talk about racks that would fit a Wrangler (actually was interested in the Saris T-Rax Pro and Thule 964 Revolver before walking in there) and they happened to have the Thule 964 displayed and put together already. I figured we'd solve this "does it fit on a Wrangler or not" problem real quick, so I asked the guy to bring it outside and slide it into my hitch receiver to check it out.
We slid it in, lined it up and tightened it up and it fit perfectly. Problem solved.
It clears the stock 18" spare AND you can lower/raise the two bars that the bikes sit on down (in its folded position) and back up again (in its "bike holding" position) without making contact with the spare tire. In it's up position and when it's tighted to the hitch receiver, you have clearance about the size of the thickness of a pencil between the tire and the closest part of the rack.
Yes, this rack is pricey at around $400...but I decided on it and against the Saris because...1) I now had first-hand evidence that the Thule 964 fit my Jeep Wrangler, 2) I've owned other Thule racks and I know they're solid and have a good reputation...I actually know nothing about Saris and would have been taking a leap of faith in the area of quality/build, etc.. The Thule is solid with very little "give", 3) I ski in the winter, so I left open the option of adding on when the time comes, whereas Saris doesn't offer an add-on/attachment like that, 4) the swingout feature on the Thule is optimal for me and my family of 4...I know there will be times where my wife, kids and I will be driving somewhere to go bike riding and we'll need to stop somewhere, for some reason, and someone will need to get something out of the back and we'll be able to easily access the cargo area without having to remove the bikes, 5) the Saris sticks out an extra 5-6" from the receiver, which is good because it will give you MORE clearance from your spare tire if you need it, but I ultimately looked at that as a negative because I want my rack to be optimal on other vehicles too. For example, my wife drives a Toyota Sienna minivan...and if she ever wanted to go bike riding with or without the kids and knew she wouldn't have access to my Jeep, the Saris would (appear to) be sticking out sooo much further on a non-Jeep vehicle because of that extra clearance. It would still function just fine, but that was more of an aesthetic concern for me, 6) it fits!
That's it. I wanted to post this and help anyone out there who is on the same quest that I was just on.
Mike
I was concerned about the "fit" from all the posts about racks not clearing the spare tire, but this rack fits PERFECTLY...without any hitch extensions.
I visited a local bike store to talk about racks that would fit a Wrangler (actually was interested in the Saris T-Rax Pro and Thule 964 Revolver before walking in there) and they happened to have the Thule 964 displayed and put together already. I figured we'd solve this "does it fit on a Wrangler or not" problem real quick, so I asked the guy to bring it outside and slide it into my hitch receiver to check it out.
We slid it in, lined it up and tightened it up and it fit perfectly. Problem solved.
It clears the stock 18" spare AND you can lower/raise the two bars that the bikes sit on down (in its folded position) and back up again (in its "bike holding" position) without making contact with the spare tire. In it's up position and when it's tighted to the hitch receiver, you have clearance about the size of the thickness of a pencil between the tire and the closest part of the rack.
Yes, this rack is pricey at around $400...but I decided on it and against the Saris because...1) I now had first-hand evidence that the Thule 964 fit my Jeep Wrangler, 2) I've owned other Thule racks and I know they're solid and have a good reputation...I actually know nothing about Saris and would have been taking a leap of faith in the area of quality/build, etc.. The Thule is solid with very little "give", 3) I ski in the winter, so I left open the option of adding on when the time comes, whereas Saris doesn't offer an add-on/attachment like that, 4) the swingout feature on the Thule is optimal for me and my family of 4...I know there will be times where my wife, kids and I will be driving somewhere to go bike riding and we'll need to stop somewhere, for some reason, and someone will need to get something out of the back and we'll be able to easily access the cargo area without having to remove the bikes, 5) the Saris sticks out an extra 5-6" from the receiver, which is good because it will give you MORE clearance from your spare tire if you need it, but I ultimately looked at that as a negative because I want my rack to be optimal on other vehicles too. For example, my wife drives a Toyota Sienna minivan...and if she ever wanted to go bike riding with or without the kids and knew she wouldn't have access to my Jeep, the Saris would (appear to) be sticking out sooo much further on a non-Jeep vehicle because of that extra clearance. It would still function just fine, but that was more of an aesthetic concern for me, 6) it fits!
That's it. I wanted to post this and help anyone out there who is on the same quest that I was just on.
Mike
05-21-2008, 06:21 PM
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Thule 964 Revolver
Based on the MikeNapes's post (thank you by the way!
) , I went to the bike shop last night. Guess what, The Thule 964 Revolver is now mine! If you are looking for a 4 bikes rack on your Jeep, the Thule 964 Revolver is probably the best one available.Pics:
( tire is a 18'' )
Perfect fit!
05-22-2008, 04:55 AM
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The only problem with that rack is it is hard to mount a full suspension bike. Sweet rack though. Also, be careful when you mount expensive bikes on it. The bikes will hit together and scratch them up.
05-29-2008, 01:31 PM
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Just picked up the Graber Hitchrack 3 from Dick's Sporting Goods. It was on sale for $90, down from $160. It seems like a quality rack given the price. And since I'll only be using it a few times a month, it fits the bill for me. According to the box, Graber is made by Saris. And if you google Graber bike racks, the first result is Saris. Looking at Saris racks, the Graber rack is nearly identical to the T-Rax.
Here are some pics:
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Plenty of spare tire clearance...
Arms folded down and rack tilted down...
Rear gate opens about a foot with the rack tilted down. Not a huge deal for me since I'll be taking the rack off when I don't need it.
Here are some pics:
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[/IMG]Plenty of spare tire clearance...
Arms folded down and rack tilted down...
Rear gate opens about a foot with the rack tilted down. Not a huge deal for me since I'll be taking the rack off when I don't need it.