Can anyone here suggest a hitch receiver bike rack for a Rubicon? I'll be picking up my new Unl. Rubicon on Tuesday and will want to also get myself a rack ASAP but don't know which one.
My two only concerns is that I want to make sure it will hold two Mountain bikes "safely"(as in no damage to bikes or rubi).
I'd also like to make sure that it clears the rear stock spare tire.
If anyone can help me on this i'd greatly appreciate it and would love if anyone posted pics of their setup for everyone else to see.
Thanks.

 

The Yakima Hookup will hold only one bike...the inner tray doesn't clear the spare. Add the Hookup Plus 2 and you should be able to get three bikes. Rear gate won't open though. Rack won't fold up. I've heard the Thule T2 will hold two bikes as is, but haven't tried it.

-Glen

 

The Yakima Hookup is what i have. You have to buy an extension. They cost 30-40 bucks and then two bikes will fit as it will. you can even put the 2+2 setup on there and fit 4 bikes. It works really well.

 

Here are some quick pictures of the Yakima Hookup on my Rubi: (check out the geeky license plate while you're at it)

 

If it helps, here is a thread from last year that got into this same issue. I found that the Thule rack extended out more than other racks (but I have a stock X with 17s).

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stock-jk-tech-12/bike-rack-spare-tire-6305/

 

There have been tons of threads about this. There is a search button.

Here is a thread with almost the exact title as this thread.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ight=bike+rack

Here is a list of threads.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/sear...earchid=567876

 

First link is to a thread about someone requesting info on a spare tire-mounted bike rack for his Rubicon. ie "...I would like one that mounts to the spare tire."
If instead of being so quick on the typical "search button" response, if you actually read my original question you'd see that I am looking for a Hitch receiver rack. And also that it is safe on both the Jeep & the Bikes. I don't need damage on the bikes from the straps or anything and I haven't really seen anyone mention that on list of threads from the second link you provided.
Search button is a nice feature on any forum and of course before I post something I always use it to do some research. But when you have people joining forums like these every single day, it's always nice to get "new" up to date input on the issue your inquiring about. Don't you agree? After all, this is a discussion forum and has been for years. I bet almost every question you can think of has been covered already. So what's the point of the forum? Might as well shut it down, close all open topics and just use it as a reference library.
Sorry for the rant, I just get a little annoyed at "do a search" responses.

Anyway, thanks for all your help guys. Ordered myself a Thule revolver 964 4 bike rack. Alittle bit pricey but I liked the idea that it swings away in order to open up the tailgate. Plus I found a site online that is selling them 20% off ($440 list to $350.99)! If your interested here's the link http://www.rei.com/product/752949 . Seems like the lowest price on the net. Although I recommend picking it up at one of their retail stores to avoid the shipping weight surcharge.

Anyone else here have one? Will post pictures when I get it.

 

you may want to cancel. the Thule revolver 964 will not fit the rubicon with stock tires.

1. it will not fit i have tried it.
2. you will need to get an extension but then get the wobble.
3. get the T2

 

You know what, I thought of this after I ordered it and noticed on the Thule website that there was no application for the Rubicon. I think I like the rack so much right now for all it's features that I'm willing to just take the spare off when I go riding and just stick it in the back cargo area. I'm sure the Rubi's tire will fit in the back right?

 

I bought a Thule that looks a lot like the Revolver last year but the name was different- at work right now so I can't be sure.

Anyway, there's a good 6-8 inches between the tire and the rack, granted I have an X with the 17" Good Years. But still, lots of room.

It is an amazingly high quality rack. I regret every dime I ever spent on bike racks before - and I've had quite a few...