Bike hitch mounts

Ok last thing I did was add a couple springs I had sitting around. Swinging the whole thing up into place w just my mtn bike loaded was surprisingly heavy. The springs aren't a panacea but definitely helped.

 

We have a Saris Bones 3 on a rugged ridge hitch and 8" receiver extension. The bones 3 will accommodate bikes with narrow frames, too.

 

I just got my pivot installed and it's a nice fit. I don't have the tire relocation bracket for my 35" tire so the pivot fits snug right into the receiver. The kit I received had a handle that did't point upward so perhaps Kuat has changed the part they used to provide.

 

Need to order one so I can have trunk access and use it as the extender but wondering when your rack is folded up, how far out is the end from the actual hitch? I need to confirm it is the right length so my garage will close.

Thanks for the help!

 

As many others have said: hands down the 1up is amazing. Expensive, but simple, quick to load/unload, strong, and no frame contact.

We put a long hitch from e-trailer on the JL and it fits flush with the back edge of the bumper - didn't need any extenders to make the 1up fit and the bikes clear the spare tire.

 

Another good excuse to share another photo of a 1up in use .

I am using the Kuat high low extender with the stock hitch.

 

It really depends on your rack. The pivot has two different holes for the rack to use so you can move it in or out. I wasn't able to push the rack all the way in to use the 2nd hole as the rack hit my tire when closed.

But I also take off my rack after I'm done using it. I don't think my Jeep would fit in the garage with the rack installed. Pivot stays installed.