I will check mine tonight. I have to use a 1.25" to 2" adapter on mine so it sticks out further. I will take some pics and post them later tonight.
Here is a pic WITH the adapter.
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| Author: | redcrd [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Trailer hitch bike rack |
I would like to buy a hitch mounted bike rack does anyone know of a bike rack that will extend out far enough to clear the spare tire? Thank you in advance |
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| Author: | rangerd77 [ Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:22 pm ] |
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www.quadratec.com www.4wd.com you can find them here, but your best option would be to get one thats bolts to the spare tire mount and holds 2-3 bikes, while keeping your spare tire in place. i paid .....i think....about $120 from Richard'S sporting goods last year |
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| Author: | Pablo [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:54 am ] |
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I bought the performance one from Performance bike. It clears the stock size tire and a 245/75/R16. If they have a bike shop in your area you can stop buy and fit it. |
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| Author: | ihatemybike [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:23 am ] |
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I have a Saris, just barely clears the 245/75R16 spare on yellocoyote's Jeep. |
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| Author: | jeepmedic [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:52 am ] |
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I have a Thule 4 bike hitch rack. Fits fine with the 245/75/16 spare on the back. Thule is an American CO and made in sweden. 5 year warranty. http://www.thuleracks.com/carrier_bike2.asp?location=3 Go to your local bike shop and buy it from them. That way if it doesn't work, they should help you out. |
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| Author: | redcrd [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:10 pm ] |
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Thanks guys for the input, but by the looks of it will I have to use a hitch extension, for instance the Thule i've seen extend about 9" from the pin hole, that puts it right under the spare, I measure from the pin hole about 17" back to clear the spare, am I right? |
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| Author: | jeepmedic [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:34 pm ] |
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I will check mine tonight. I have to use a 1.25" to 2" adapter on mine so it sticks out further. I will take some pics and post them later tonight. Here is a pic WITH the adapter.
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| Author: | JeepinG [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:27 pm ] |
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I use a hitch haul ($70) with a bike attachment for it ($35), with an extender for the hitch haul ($40). So for less than $150 you can haul your bikes, and use it to haul other things as well. |
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| Author: | stick [ Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:37 pm ] |
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I have this Allen rack. It works great on my stock KJ, but it also clears the 33" Swampers on my YJ too. http://www.modernbike.com/itemgroup.asp?igpk=2126175243&TID=367 
I'm very happy with it. It's a good product. |
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| Author: | redcrd [ Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:27 pm ] |
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Thank you everyone for their input, and especially Stick for recommending Allen bike racks I called them and the one you recommended extends out 21 inches which is more than enough clearance and I won't need a hitch extension which would cut the tongue weight allowed in half from 350 lbs |
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