Hitch Extender for Jeep Wrangler With Receiver Mounted Bike Rack
Updated 01/07/2021 | Published 01/04/2021
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Howdy, Do you know if I would need some sort of extender with the Yakima Full Swing 4 bike rack to clear the tire of a jeep wrangler? Best, Mac
asked by: Mac S
Expert Reply:
On your Yakima FullSwing 4-bike rack the distance between the end of the receiver and the upright portion of the bike rack is about 8-1/2". (I have attached a picture illustrating this.) You would have to measure the depth of your spare tire to see if it will fit normally. I suspect it will be too close, but if it is, you can use the 8" etrailer # 80307 hitch extender if you have a 2" square receiver opening. If you have a 1-1/4" square receiver opening you can use the 7" Curt # D189 hitch extender.
I would recommend that you use the etrailer # e99047 locking hitch pin for 2" receivers or etrailer # e98879 for 1-1/4" receivers. These will deter theft of your entire rack and bikes.
I have attached links to all products.
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Les D.
1/7/2021
On your Yakima FullSwing 4-bike rack the distance between the end of the receiver and the upright portion of the bike rack is about 8-1/2". (I have attached a picture illustrating this.) You would have to measure the depth of your spare tire to see if it will fit normally. I suspect it will be too close, but if it is, you can use the 8" etrailer # 80307 hitch extender if you have a 2" square receiver opening. If you have a 1-1/4" square receiver opening you can use the 7" Curt # D189 hitch extender. I would recommend that you use the etrailer E99047 locking hitch pin for 2" receivers or etrailer # E98879 for 1-1/4" receivers. These will deter theft of your entire rack and bikes. I have attached links to all products. Keep in mind that using an extender decreases the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle's hitch, but this will probably not be an issue with a bike rack.