Bike Rack for JK (In Receiver)
04-05-2009, 12:16 PM
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I like this one and am thinking of getting it for my JK. Does the tailgate open all the way with the rack on? I can't tell by the picture if the tire would hit the right side wheel tray when all the way open? I am thinking of getting the 2-bike model and have the 32" tires.
.....Anyone?
04-06-2009, 07:28 AM
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04-06-2009, 12:02 PM
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04-30-2009, 06:50 AM
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I am using the Yakima Swing Away + 8" Receiver Extension on an '09 Rubi:
Pros:
Clears rear spare tire
Can open rear gate enough about 1/3 open to retrieve small items
Cons:
Tire still hits rack when opened fully
I already had the rack from another car (works great for a honda pilot with a lift back type gate)... if i knew i was getting a jeep, I'd have searched for swing away or fold down type rack that could have allowed the rear gate to open fully (not sure if this exists).
Pros:
Clears rear spare tire
Can open rear gate enough about 1/3 open to retrieve small items
Cons:
Tire still hits rack when opened fully
I already had the rack from another car (works great for a honda pilot with a lift back type gate)... if i knew i was getting a jeep, I'd have searched for swing away or fold down type rack that could have allowed the rear gate to open fully (not sure if this exists).
04-30-2009, 07:41 AM
#49
JK Enthusiast
Why all the hate for the spare tire mounted ones? Do they suck or something? I have one that I'd picked up for my TJ but never had a chance to mount it before I drove the TJ into a tree. 
I figure it'd probably fit the JK though. Haven't tried it yet though.
Every time I'm behind someone with one of those receiver carriers I cringe. They bounce around so much I'm sure I'm going to end up with a bike in my grill.
I figure it'd probably fit the JK though. Haven't tried it yet though.
Every time I'm behind someone with one of those receiver carriers I cringe. They bounce around so much I'm sure I'm going to end up with a bike in my grill.
04-30-2009, 07:58 AM
#50
JK Junkie
Why all the hate for the spare tire mounted ones? Do they suck or something? I have one that I'd picked up for my TJ but never had a chance to mount it before I drove the TJ into a tree.
I figure it'd probably fit the JK though. Haven't tried it yet though.
Every time I'm behind someone with one of those receiver carriers I cringe. They bounce around so much I'm sure I'm going to end up with a bike in my grill.
I figure it'd probably fit the JK though. Haven't tried it yet though.
Every time I'm behind someone with one of those receiver carriers I cringe. They bounce around so much I'm sure I'm going to end up with a bike in my grill.
As for the over-the-tire, stap-on versions, they don't seem super sturdy to me...