will this be ok?
11-04-2010, 07:09 PM
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will this be ok?
i have a 2dr jk with a 2.5 lift rubi shocks with stock rubi gears. i have one of those motorcycle hitch carriers and have been using it to haul my dirt bike round, i need to take two bikes into the mountains this wknd and am worried about this added weight.
could this amount of weight damage anything. will i even be able to drive up into the mountains with stock gearing and two bikes on the back - i have 35's.
i would not be asking but i do not have time to really test it out. i need to make the call tonight/ tomorow morning
thanks
could this amount of weight damage anything. will i even be able to drive up into the mountains with stock gearing and two bikes on the back - i have 35's.
i would not be asking but i do not have time to really test it out. i need to make the call tonight/ tomorow morning
thanks
11-04-2010, 07:23 PM
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If I read right you can tow 2,000 lbs total wt w/ 200lb tongue weight, but I don't have any idea what the bikes weigh.I think you'll be fine.
11-04-2010, 07:47 PM
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A couple dirt bikes are going to be a lot more than the 200 lb tongue weight of the factory hitch. One is pushing it and two in my opinion is dangerous. Check with the manufacturer of the carrier.
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11-04-2010, 07:51 PM
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the carrier can hold the weight of the bikes - about 500 pounds. it worked alright on my lr3 im just a little worried as my jk is a lot less car and has allot less power
11-05-2010, 04:59 AM
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Max tongue weight on a 2 door is 200lbs. Even on a 4 door the mopar hitch is only rated for 200 without a weight distribution set up because it just bolts to the rear crossmember.
I'm loadin mine down pretty heavy with logs tonight for a 3 hour drive and am a hit worried.
I'm loadin mine down pretty heavy with logs tonight for a 3 hour drive and am a hit worried.
11-05-2010, 05:27 AM
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i have a 2dr jk with a 2.5 lift rubi shocks with stock rubi gears. i have one of those motorcycle hitch carriers and have been using it to haul my dirt bike round, i need to take two bikes into the mountains this wknd and am worried about this added weight.
could this amount of weight damage anything. will i even be able to drive up into the mountains with stock gearing and two bikes on the back - i have 35's.
i would not be asking but i do not have time to really test it out. i need to make the call tonight/ tomorow morning
thanks
could this amount of weight damage anything. will i even be able to drive up into the mountains with stock gearing and two bikes on the back - i have 35's.
i would not be asking but i do not have time to really test it out. i need to make the call tonight/ tomorow morning
thanks
11-05-2010, 08:06 AM
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if my jeep with those specs wont tow 2 bikes i want my money back.... i am almost sure you can tow. i have tow my jetski with an 89 mr2 and 02 eclipse spyder and ramp-it.
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11-05-2010, 08:59 AM
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pics of the "trailer"?? if you are using a trailer, you will fine. ive used my 2dr rubicon to pull a 6x8 utility trailer loaded with logs and branches from 2 chopped up 15' pine trees. ive also pulled the same trailer with a 2dr jk sahara loaded with about 2500# of paver stones and sand.
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