4-Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack to Clear Spare Tire on 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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Question:

Im having a hard time finding a 4 bike rack platform preferred for my Jeep Wrangler with a stock Mopar receiver. I checked my receiver against your video of a Jeep and a Hollywood HR1400Z only to find that your Jeep is outfitted with longer extending receiver tube. Its possible that 4 bikes will fit, but by looking at your video Im pretty sure it will not fold up, my stock receiver looks to be about 2inch shorter then the one in the video. My Jeep is a Rubicon model and the tires are a little wider so it might be 2.5-3inch shorter then the configuration in the video.

asked by: Steve S

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Expert Reply:

There is an easy way to determine which trailer hitch mount bike racks will clear the spare tire on your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole straight back to the distance required to clear the spare tire. With that measurement we can see which bike racks will clear the spare, including if any can clear it while folded up. I have included a link to a help article that explains how to take the measurement.

On the Hollywood Racks # HR1400Z it measures 12 inches from the center of the pin hole to the nearest wheel hoop. When folded up it is only 6 inches.

The Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # SA4414B measures 13-1/2 inches to the nearest wheel tray and 10 inches when folded up. I have included some links to videos of these bike racks for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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