Would A Hitch Extender Be Needed For A Kuat Piston SR On A 2024 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Edition

Updated 07/09/2024 | Published 06/30/2024

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Kuat Piston SR Bike Rack for 1 Bike - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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Kuat Hi-Lo Hitch Extender - 2" Hitches - 7" or 10" Extension - 2-1/8" Rise/Drop

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Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side

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Question:

Hello - will this rack work for a 2024 Ford Bronco with Sasquatch package 35foot wheel/tire on tailgate? Im presuming an extender would be necessary? Thank you, Joe

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

Hey Joe,

I spoke with Kuat since I didn't have a Kuat Piston SR Bike Rack # KU88ZR on hand to measure and they stated that from the center of the hitch pin hole in the shank to the start of the wheel tray is 9-1/2". You would likely need a hitch extender like the # HL20B in order to clear the spare tire on the back of your Bronco. The # HL20B can add on an additional 7" or 10" of clearance but will reduce the capacity of your trailer hitch by 50%. The 50% reduction likely won't be that detrimental since you're only hauling one bike but you'll still want to ensure you're not overloading the hitch.

Kuat also offers a swing-away adapter # PVD20B (driver's side) or # PVP20B (passenger side) that will give you 12-3/16" of clearance and allow you to swing the bike rack away to open the rear hatch without having to remove the rack/bike. This would also reduce the hitch capacity by 50%.