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2 Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Platform and Spare Tire Bike Racks for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Question:

Hi there, Im looking for a 2 bike platform rack that will fit my 08 Sahara and it doesnt look like the Yakima standup or the Thule t2 will work. Do you have any other suggestions? I dont want to run the hitch extender. Thanks

asked by: Joe F


Expert Reply:

For your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, the concern is the clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point the spare tire sticks out. Other than the Kuat, N101 with 7-1/16 inches of clearance in the up position, one of the platform bike racks that offers the most distance is the Yakima StickUp 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles, # Y02420. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the first bike tray is 13 inches.

The other rack is the SportRack 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles, # A30901. It measures 12 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest wheel mount. So, if the measurement from the center of your hitch pin hole to the end of the spare tire is more than 13 inches, neither rack will work. If this measurement is less than 12 inches, either rack will work. I have included video reviews and instructions for these racks below.

Another option is a spare tire mounted rack. We have two options here. First, is the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack, # TH963XTR. This rack will fit as long as the spare tire is the factory OEM original. Second, we have the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, which will work as long as your spare tire mount with an 8-hole bolt pattern or hole-pattern diameter greater than 5-1/2 inches. I have included videos review and instructions for these racks below.

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Products Referenced in This Question

SportRack 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Rack w Wheel Mount Cradles for 1-1/4" or 2" Hitch


SportRack 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Rack w Wheel Mount Cradles for 1-1/4" or 2" Hitch

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61 reviews

A30901

Retail: $199.95

Price:  $190.95

Product Summary:

Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Non-Tilting Rack
Locks Not Included

Product Specs:

Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Wheel and Frame Mount


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Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount with Integrated Cable Lock


Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount with Integrated Cable Lock

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TH963XTR

Retail: $199.95

Price:  $179.95

Product Summary:

Frame Mount Cradles
2 Bikes
Rack Lock

Product Specs:

Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
Dual Arm


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Yakima StickUp 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack w Wheel Mount Cradles for 1-1/4" & 2"


Yakima StickUp 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack w Wheel Mount Cradles for 1-1/4" & 2"

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8 reviews

Y02420

Retail: $280.00

Price:  $224.10

Product Summary:

Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Tilting Rack
Locks Not Included

Product Specs:

Class 2
Class 3
Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
Wheel and Frame Mount


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Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount


Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount

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9 reviews

Y02598

Retail: $189.00

Price:  $170.10

Product Summary:

Frame Mount Cradles
2 Bikes
Rack Lock

Product Specs:

Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
Dual Arm


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Product Page this Question was Asked From

Kuat Aluminum, Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles - The NV - 2" Receiver


Kuat Aluminum, Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles - The NV - 2" Receiver

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4 reviews

N101

Retail: $549.00

Price:  $529.00

Product Summary:

Platform Rack
2 Bikes
Tilting Rack
Bike and Hitch Lock

Product Specs:

Class 3
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Wheel Only Mount


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