Good Bike Rack - 2" Receiver
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Good Bike Rack - 2" Receiver
Is anyone running a good 2" receiver bike rack? I need one that carries 4 bikes, is sturdy with little play and can clear the spare.
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Clearing the spare and 4 bikes might be a problem. i run a Hollywood racks 2 bike rack and it's great, but since I bumped up in tire size, I've got to get a hitch extension. I tried one of their 4 bike racks, but it wouldn't clear the spare, and that was with the stock 225s on there. Because most decent 4 bike racks will fold against the back of the vehicle, they have a raise in them that gets in the way of the spare.
Let us know what size wheel/tire your spare is and that will help a lot.
Let us know what size wheel/tire your spare is and that will help a lot.
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Thanks utahgoose. I guess some specs would be helpful. I'm running a stock Rubicon 225 MT. I keep meaning to fill in my profile. I'll take care of that next!
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I have a Yakima Hookup. Unfortunately, the inner bike tray is blocked by the spare. It might work if you pull the pedals and/or cranks off the bike though. Once it warms up, I'll check. I'm not pulling cranks while it's still 12F or whatever outside.
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This was a pretty good thread from some time back - I ended up with a Thule to clear my spare - but on a stock X w/17" wheels, although I still can't open the gate with the rack I got (the fold out would have been nicer if I had the $ to spend). Seems others dealt with the larger tire clearance. There are a number of good discussions on the racks - I would search a little if you haven't yet.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ke+rack+yakima
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ke+rack+yakima
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I heavy FR/DH bikes. I hate taking the front wheels off and putting them on the roof. The best rack I have found is the Thule T2. It is a little spendy but well worth it. Here are a few pics. I have the 2 bike rack but plan on buying the 2 bike extention soon. Ive seen the 4 bike rack on a Honda Element even. These are not my pics.
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I ride FR/DH bikes too which is why I like the Yakima Hookup. It's similar to the Thule T2. Religious issue--all my other stuff is Yakima so I stuck with Yakima for this rack.
I checked and a bike will not fit comfortably in the inner most slot even if you pull the cranks and pedals.
Summary: Jeep Rubicon Stock Spare + Yakima Hookup + Yakima Plus 2 = 3 Bikes.
Also, you can't open the back of the Jeep without pulling the rack.
-Glen
I checked and a bike will not fit comfortably in the inner most slot even if you pull the cranks and pedals.
Summary: Jeep Rubicon Stock Spare + Yakima Hookup + Yakima Plus 2 = 3 Bikes.
Also, you can't open the back of the Jeep without pulling the rack.
-Glen
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I ride FR/DH bikes too which is why I like the Yakima Hookup. It's similar to the Thule T2. Religious issue--all my other stuff is Yakima so I stuck with Yakima for this rack.
I checked and a bike will not fit comfortably in the inner most slot even if you pull the cranks and pedals.
Summary: Jeep Rubicon Stock Spare + Yakima Hookup + Yakima Plus 2 = 3 Bikes.
Also, you can't open the back of the Jeep without pulling the rack.
-Glen
I checked and a bike will not fit comfortably in the inner most slot even if you pull the cranks and pedals.
Summary: Jeep Rubicon Stock Spare + Yakima Hookup + Yakima Plus 2 = 3 Bikes.
Also, you can't open the back of the Jeep without pulling the rack.
-Glen
This is my baby.
What is everyone else riding?
Last edited by kntr; 12-18-2007 at 05:36 PM.