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Bike Rack for JK (In Receiver)

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Old 03-03-2007, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k2wranglerx
I ordered this rack from Quadratec and it is a piece of junk. Its wobbly and the system for straping the bikes to the rack is cumbersome and slow. Even with its extension you cannot open the tailgate more then 6".

I spent the extra cash and got a Saris http://www.saris.com/p-235-t-rax.aspx It fits (Can't open the tailgate though, but its so easy to pull out of the receiver its not that big a deal.
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My Thule fits PERFECT:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...0&postcount=38
Old 11-19-2007, 07:58 AM
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I use the Raxter:

http://www.1upusa.com/raxterrack.htm

I hate bike racks that mount to the top tube. So, I read a crap load of reviews at mtbr.com and the 1upusa racks were found to be a super sturdy receiver mount bike rack.

It's a bit pricy, but not any more than a Thule or Yakima or Saris, and way stronger. The bike(s) stay in place and do not move at all.
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What hitch rack will fit with my 35" spare?
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Originally Posted by C_Kyle
I use the Raxter:

http://www.1upusa.com/raxterrack.htm

I hate bike racks that mount to the top tube. So, I read a crap load of reviews at mtbr.com and the 1upusa racks were found to be a super sturdy receiver mount bike rack.

It's a bit pricy, but not any more than a Thule or Yakima or Saris, and way stronger. The bike(s) stay in place and do not move at all.
Thanks for the info. I really like this rack. I'm interested in getting the single bike rack, and I'm wondering if it's going to cause me problems. Many people have mentioned with the 2 or 4 bike racks that the inner rack is unusable and I'm worried the same might be true in this case. C_Kyle, any chance you could post the clearance? How much space is left between the spare and the frame? I'm going to do a little measuring tonight and give them a call to make sure it'll work without an extender.
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Here is a pic of the rack that I use.



It's made by Hollywood Racks and this one is for 2 bikes. When I went to 32" tires I had to mount it with an 8" hitch extension, but I can use both trays for bikes, and I just pull a pin out to allow the center post to fold down so I can open the tailgate all the way. It's been a great rack so far.
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I use the Walmart special, it holds 2 bikes at like $60! I had to extend it out, due to the 12.5" wide spare. Aside from that, I am pleased with it. I used it to haul my bikes from Tx to Pa and was pretty happy with it.
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Originally Posted by rhodesian
Anyone find a good bike rack for the JK??? I would prefer one that uses the receiver as opposed to the 5th wheel.

Will racks that worked for older Jeeps work for the JK's?

Xport Flatbed from performance.. Ive had this for over a year and its great and cheap...Whats better than that???
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
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Originally Posted by windnsea78
Xport Flatbed from performance.. Ive had this for over a year and its great and cheap...Whats better than that???
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true
http://my.project-jk.com/data/1063/m...0228081547.jpg
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My 4-bike Sportrack (made by Thule...I forget the model) handily clears the stock Sahara spare. It folds down enough to get the tailgate open enough to get small things in and out, but not enough to raise the glass. I replaced the bolt that stops the rack from going down all the way with a pin; now I pull out that pin if I need the back open all the way. I am thinking of getting a drop receiver/extension though...some days I get tired of pulling pins when I have to get in the back a lot.


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