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Hitch Bike Rack recommendations?

jeep-tonic

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Solved my drop clearance problem when I learned about the 1up reverse plates that dropped the rack a bit to clear the tailgate without needing the 2" drop adapter.

Since you too have a 1up rack, consider the reverse plates may be a better, cleaner, lighter way to carry bikes. You won't need the 2" drop adaptor so it may be cheaper. My 1up with reverse plates carries 2 fatbikes that clear a 35x12.5 spare.
wow thanks, great info! I will ask them about reverse plates.
can you show a photo of the rig?

i promise to post mine once mounted.
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1UPUSA. Best I've ever owned and will never need another. Light weight, folder up when not in use, easy to store, no rust, bikes load unload with ease, good security, etc. I am happy.
https://1up-usa.com/product/2-heavy-duty-double

I have this permanently attached to it to drop it down and out a couple of inches to clear my 37" spare.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876VRJ1Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use something similar to this to keep it all tight and secure to hitch.
https://www.amazon.com/Softride-Tightening-Anti-Rattle-Receiver-25219/dp/B000T5BI8Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2AFVWUQ0C65MJ&keywords=hitch+threaded+lock&qid=1685725824&s=automotive&sprefix=hitch+threaded+lock,automotive,125&sr=1-5
 

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Just wanted to share that I installed the 'Allen Sports Premier for Spare' (model 400QR) kit and it's worked out amazingly well.
Clears my 37x12.5's right out of the box. Locks and drops when I need it to.

I needed a 4 bike carrier and this fits the bill. Super sturdy too- no wobbling and no other modifications needed. Just wanted to share. It was under $200 bucks too. Thanks to whoever recommended it in one of the much earlier posts. >>>
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1UPUSA. Best I've ever owned and will never need another. Light weight, folder up when not in use, easy to store, no rust, bikes load unload with ease, good security, etc. I am happy.
https://1up-usa.com/product/2-heavy-duty-double

I have this permanently attached to it to drop it down and out a couple of inches to clear my 37" spare.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876VRJ1Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use something similar to this to keep it all tight and secure to hitch.
https://www.amazon.com/Softride-Tightening-Anti-Rattle-Receiver-25219/dp/B000T5BI8Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2AFVWUQ0C65MJ&keywords=hitch+threaded+lock&qid=1685725824&s=automotive&sprefix=hitch+threaded+lock,automotive,125&sr=1-5
Yup, this is it, nice setup.
 

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I'm really happy with my 1Up bicycle rack for the Wrangler, fits snug to the tire and no extension required, see image

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