Bike rack, PICTURE REQUEST
06-10-2008, 05:30 AM
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Bike rack, PICTURE REQUEST
I am in the market for a bike rack for my 4 door wrangler. Thinking more on the lines of a tire mount because of cost, but I would prefere a hitch mount instead. I would like to see some pics of your bike rack. Also like some feedback from some of you that own the tire rack, is it safe, does it secure the bike well. Should i go with a hitch rack instead. Keep in mind i am transporting a $3300.00 bike.
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Chris
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Chris
06-10-2008, 07:00 AM
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I was going to recomend the same cheapo I used until I saw how much your bike cost 
! I use the $65 hitch mount cheapo from Wally world, used it to haul 2 bikes 3000 miles from TX, to PA and back with no problems!
! I use the $65 hitch mount cheapo from Wally world, used it to haul 2 bikes 3000 miles from TX, to PA and back with no problems!
06-10-2008, 07:01 AM
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I use a hitch mount for my bikes, but that means I've got to use my bronco for now.
I think I just got a generic one though, but it folds down while mounted in the receiver, so I can open the tailgate. I think most of them have this feature now, but always something to look for.
Even if you go with the tire mount ones, it might get in the way of opening the back door, so be careful the first time you do.
Sorry, can't help other than that, and no pics since its not on my Jeep.
I think I just got a generic one though, but it folds down while mounted in the receiver, so I can open the tailgate. I think most of them have this feature now, but always something to look for.
Even if you go with the tire mount ones, it might get in the way of opening the back door, so be careful the first time you do.
Sorry, can't help other than that, and no pics since its not on my Jeep.
06-10-2008, 08:29 AM
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here's what i have... https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...9&postcount=28. Not sure it will suffice for a $3300 bike though! 
if you search "hitch bike rack" you'll get plenty of threads with a bunch of different racks.
if you search "hitch bike rack" you'll get plenty of threads with a bunch of different racks.
06-10-2008, 12:05 PM
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I have a Thule T2. I really like the bike rack and wanted to make it work. The best part is that someone on the forum already worked out a solution and I did the same. Couldn't be happier.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...880#post428880
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...880#post428880
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06-10-2008, 12:33 PM
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Thanks for all of the reply's so far.
My only complaint with the hitch rack is that you can't open the back door, that is why i was thinking
of going with the tire rack...
Chris
My only complaint with the hitch rack is that you can't open the back door, that is why i was thinking
of going with the tire rack...
Chris
06-10-2008, 12:55 PM
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I can't speak from a security standpoint, I haven't had to lock it up or anything, but the bike goes nowhere once it's secured to the mount. This is a single bike rack from raxterracks.com. The price was right (~$169), and I've bumped it around a bit while it's been mounted and was actually surprised at how well it secured the bike. Obviously my t"wrec"k doesn't ring in quite as costly as your rig, but I thought I'd toss the rack in. There are some prety good reviews out there for it as well.