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Miki L.
does it lock on tire or back gate anyway?
The rack attaches to a mounting plate that sits behind your spare tire, held in place by your existing wheel lugs. Because the spare tire itself is bolted to the carrier, the rack's foundation is as secure as your spare tire.
To secure the rack and your bikes, you typically need to add external locking mechanisms:
Rack-to-Vehicle Security: Since the rack's main arm slides into the mounting plate and is secured with a hitch pin/bolt, many owners replace that standard pin with a threaded locking hitch pin. This prevents someone from simply pulling the pin and sliding the entire bike rack off the mounting plate.
Bike-to-Rack Security: The rack includes a heavy-duty integrated security cable. You can loop this cable through the bike frames and then lock it back to the rack's main body or the spare tire mount using a padlock.
Spare Tire Lock: For the most secure setup, ensure you are using at least one locking lug nut on your spare tire. Since the rack's base plate is sandwiched behind the tire, locking the tire effectively locks the rack's base to the tailgate.
To secure the rack and your bikes, you typically need to add external locking mechanisms:
Rack-to-Vehicle Security: Since the rack's main arm slides into the mounting plate and is secured with a hitch pin/bolt, many owners replace that standard pin with a threaded locking hitch pin. This prevents someone from simply pulling the pin and sliding the entire bike rack off the mounting plate.
Bike-to-Rack Security: The rack includes a heavy-duty integrated security cable. You can loop this cable through the bike frames and then lock it back to the rack's main body or the spare tire mount using a padlock.
Spare Tire Lock: For the most secure setup, ensure you are using at least one locking lug nut on your spare tire. Since the rack's base plate is sandwiched behind the tire, locking the tire effectively locks the rack's base to the tailgate.
Mark W.
Do you have to use the straps that go to the bottom of the rear door or will the strap around the tire and through the wheel be sufficient?
Short answer: Yes, you must use them.
Using only the strap around the tire is not sufficient and could lead to the rack shifting or falling off while driving.
Why the Bottom Straps are Required
The design of this rack relies on triangulation to stay secure. The top straps provide the vertical support to hold the weight of the bikes, while the bottom straps provide the downward tension necessary to keep the rack from "bouncing" or pivoting away from the spare tire. Without the bottom straps:
The rack can swing outward during acceleration or over bumps.
The bikes can vibrate excessively, which may damage your spare tire carrier or the bikes themselves.
The safety of the mount is compromised, as the top hooks could potentially unhook if the rack lifts upward.
Using only the strap around the tire is not sufficient and could lead to the rack shifting or falling off while driving.
Why the Bottom Straps are Required
The design of this rack relies on triangulation to stay secure. The top straps provide the vertical support to hold the weight of the bikes, while the bottom straps provide the downward tension necessary to keep the rack from "bouncing" or pivoting away from the spare tire. Without the bottom straps:
The rack can swing outward during acceleration or over bumps.
The bikes can vibrate excessively, which may damage your spare tire carrier or the bikes themselves.
The safety of the mount is compromised, as the top hooks could potentially unhook if the rack lifts upward.
Rob M.
Since it holds two bikes up to 70 lbs, can I put one Bird e-bike (52 lbs) on it instead?
Yes, you can.
Bernard R.
I lost one of the tightening knobs, is there a way to get a replacement?
Yes, we can get you a replacement. Please give us a call at 1-800-745-5337 for assistance. You'll need part number 92034-1921.
BRIAN G.
Will this accommodate the ski and snowboard adapter?
Yes, it will. Thanks for your inquiry.
PAUL J.
I purchased this product but have lost one of the twisting nuts that holds the 2 arms in place. Is there any way to get a replacement part?
Yes. we have a replacement knob assembly part number 92034-1915 that are sold individually per side. It can be ordered with a Jeep specialist at 800-745-6037. Thanks for your inquiry.
Susan S.
Does this fit a 2023 Diesel Jeep Wrangler Sport
Yes, it will. Thanks for your inquiry.
Susan S.
What is the width or dimension between the outside edge and outside edge at the bottom where the bike bar actually fits the bike.. Will this fit a 11 1/2" top bar bike
we have a fold up bike but when not folded we might be able to use this?
16" is the distance between the carry arms. Thanks for your inquiry.
James B.
Do you know if the rear arms that hold this rack to the tire will fit with the Mopar Tailgate reinforcement and the Kraken Offroad tailgate antenna mount brackets which are secured using the two outermost bolts on the spare tire mount?
Sorry, that is not product that we have tested to allow us to confirm. Thanks for your inquiry.
Skailar H.
Does this fit a 2018 2D JL?
Yes, it will. Thanks for your inquiry.