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Bike rack with oversized spare?

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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:11 PM
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Default Bike rack with oversized spare?
This thread may have been started already, but does anyone have any recommendations for a receiver hitch mounted bike rack? I'm running a 35" spare and the issue is trying to find one that clears an oversized tire.
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JeepKeeper
This thread may have been started already, but does anyone have any recommendations for a receiver hitch mounted bike rack? I'm running a 35" spare and the issue is trying to find one that clears an oversized tire.
+ maybe wont interfere with ur departure angle (too much)

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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:20 PM
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May not help too much but I run a Swagman XTC 4 and had to use a hitch extender. I only have a 33, but it clears fine with the extender.
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:30 PM
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^^ Like Red Sahara says, the only thing that I found that would work is to use a hitch extender.
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:33 PM
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The SpareTime seems to be a good candidate, and keeps your hitch free.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...arrier-142518/
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:33 PM
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Where did you get your hitch extensions?
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:38 PM
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I use a drop extender with my Thule 916XRT. The drop allows the tailgate to open full with the rack installed. Works great ....
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:41 PM
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Try etrailer.com, great selection and price.
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:49 PM
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Just take the front wheel off and throw it in the back. It fits good back there
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Old 02-06-2013 | 01:53 PM
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Got mine (hitch extension) at Lowes in the “Towing” section. Where they sell the hitch pins, lights and balls.

I’d bet Walmart and Home Depot would have them too.
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