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KEVIN S.
Will this stick out past the spare tire ? I will be using it for a bike rack.
No, the Crown Automotive Trailer Hitch Kit does not stick out past a factory-sized spare tire. It is designed to match the factory bumper and hitch geometry, meaning the receiver tube sits flush under the rear bumper.
Bike Rack Fitment Note: Because this hitch does not extend past the rear bumper or spare tire, most standard hitch-mounted bike racks will hit or clear your spare tire, depending on the size of your tire (larger 33" or 35" tires will definitely interfere).
Recommendation: You will almost certainly need a hitch extension (or a bike rack with built-in clearance/rise) so that your bike handlebars or frame do not smash against the spare tire when mounted.
Bike Rack Fitment Note: Because this hitch does not extend past the rear bumper or spare tire, most standard hitch-mounted bike racks will hit or clear your spare tire, depending on the size of your tire (larger 33" or 35" tires will definitely interfere).
Recommendation: You will almost certainly need a hitch extension (or a bike rack with built-in clearance/rise) so that your bike handlebars or frame do not smash against the spare tire when mounted.
Victoria M.
What’s the weight/tow limit mainly need to put on for a carrier for like a cooler/suitcases. Should this work for that? 2016 jk 2door sport
Yes, this will work perfectly for your cargo carrier.
The Crown Automotive 52060290K 2" Receiver Hitch Kit has the following weight ratings:
Max Tongue Weight: 350 lbs (This is the most critical rating for a hitch-mounted cargo carrier, as it represents the maximum downward force allowed directly on the receiver).
Gross Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs
How This Applies to Your 2016 JK 2-Door Sport:
Vehicle Rating Limit: While the hitch itself is rated for a 350-lb tongue weight and 3,500 lbs of towing, your 2-door JK Sport has a factory limit of 2,000 lbs towing and 200 lbs of tongue weight. When using a hitch, you must always adhere to the lowest rating in the setup (which is the vehicle's 200-lb limit).
Carrier Calculations: To stay completely safe and within your Jeep's limits:
Weight of the Empty Cargo Carrier+Weight of Cooler/Suitcases≤200 lbs
Example: A standard steel cargo carrier usually weighs about 30 to 45 lbs. This leaves you with roughly 150 to 165 lbs of capacity to load up with suitcases, a cooler, and gear. This is more than enough for a typical road trip or camping weekend!
To keep your cargo stable, try to pack the heaviest items closest to the vehicle's bumper to reduce leverage and prevent unnecessary bounce on the trail or highway.
The Crown Automotive 52060290K 2" Receiver Hitch Kit has the following weight ratings:
Max Tongue Weight: 350 lbs (This is the most critical rating for a hitch-mounted cargo carrier, as it represents the maximum downward force allowed directly on the receiver).
Gross Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs
How This Applies to Your 2016 JK 2-Door Sport:
Vehicle Rating Limit: While the hitch itself is rated for a 350-lb tongue weight and 3,500 lbs of towing, your 2-door JK Sport has a factory limit of 2,000 lbs towing and 200 lbs of tongue weight. When using a hitch, you must always adhere to the lowest rating in the setup (which is the vehicle's 200-lb limit).
Carrier Calculations: To stay completely safe and within your Jeep's limits:
Weight of the Empty Cargo Carrier+Weight of Cooler/Suitcases≤200 lbs
Example: A standard steel cargo carrier usually weighs about 30 to 45 lbs. This leaves you with roughly 150 to 165 lbs of capacity to load up with suitcases, a cooler, and gear. This is more than enough for a typical road trip or camping weekend!
To keep your cargo stable, try to pack the heaviest items closest to the vehicle's bumper to reduce leverage and prevent unnecessary bounce on the trail or highway.
DOUG T.
Will this fit a 2018 JK Freedom edition with factory steel bumper?
if not which hitch will?
No, this is for the plastic bumpers, for steel bumper please see 12015.1029
Victoria K.
Will this fit a 2017 Four Door Wrangler Sport?
Yes. It will