How to Determine if Thule EasyFold Bike Rack Could Clear Rear Spare of Jeep Wrangler

Published 10/15/2019

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Question:

I have modified Jeep Wranger with larger tires. Will it clear the tire or will I need a hitch extension?

asked by: Lynn Y

Expert Reply:

From the hitch pin hole of the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 to the upright portion of the carrier measures 8 inches. So you'd need to measure from the hitch pin hole of your Wrangler out to the furthest point out on the rear spare and if that distance is more than 8 inches this rack would not clear.

If you need more clearance we have an 8 inch hitch extender with the part # e88YR which would work great most likely, but you have to keep in mind that extenders cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent.

expert reply by: Jameson C