Ford hitch, 1up bike rack, 1up extender, Sasquatch - works great!

[ladeda]

I haven't seen this exact combo posted so I figured I would share since it's pretty slick. This is a 1up hitch extender mounted in the deeper of the two hole options. The end of the extender doesn't stick out past the 35" tire. I inserted the 1up 2" super duty rack so there are a few mm of clearance from the tire when folded. I marked that point with painters tape to insure adequate insertion. 1up says it must be inserted 2" past the expander ball and this is 2 1/2" of insertion. With the rack in this position I can fit my XXL mountain bike on the inner tray with XTR trail pedals and there is no interference with the tire. To my amazement this set-up also allowed me to open the swing gate on the Bronco with the bike removed and the 1up rack tilted down. There is very little clearance, but it works perfectly. It seems like this set-up would also work with 37" tires, but wouldn't allow the gate to open. I may roll with this set-up for awhile before determining if I also want a Kuat Pivot V2. I like the simplicity of this set-up though. One other thing worth mentioning is that the 1up lock for the hitch extender is tough to get the key in place. It works with a single key on my Ford factory hitch since I don't have the wiring harness in place and I can position my fingers to turn the key. This might not work with the wiring harness. Happy trails!

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[ladeda]

This is so helpful! Just ordered my 1Up Rack and extender! Really appreciate the recommendations! That Yakima rack on the Ford website wasn't doing it for me.

 

[FATHORSE]

Thanks for this post, I had ordered my rack and didn't get the extender. I found alternates online for cheaper. But after seeing yours, I placed that overpriced chunk of metal in my cart and pulled the trigger.

BTW,
Do you have the annoying rear obstacle alarm backing up with this in the up position?

as such.

 

[FATHORSE]

Nvm. Found out for my self!

 

[ar1]

Does the rack have much free play when used with the extender? I'm worried the extra piece will add more slop to the system and I'm already extremely sensitive about racks bouncing around on the back.

 

[marjen]

FYI the make a part so the rack will sit below the tire so you can fully open the door with the rack in the flat position.

 

[Igotsoul4u]

This thread is great. Seems like the perfect solution to for my Wildtrak. Need the tail get to open and this seems to do it. Any issue with it banging into the tire when folded up? Is the standard OEM ford hitch the best option or would something else be better?

 

[meredithmegan]

I haven't seen this exact combo posted so I figured I would share since it's pretty slick. This is a 1up hitch extender mounted in the deeper of the two hole options. The end of the extender doesn't stick out past the 35" tire. I inserted the 1up 2" super duty rack so there are a few mm of clearance from the tire when folded. I marked that point with painters tape to insure adequate insertion. 1up says it must be inserted 2" past the expander ball and this is 2 1/2" of insertion. With the rack in this position I can fit my XXL mountain bike on the inner tray with XTR trail pedals and there is no interference with the tire. To my amazement this set-up also allowed me to open the swing gate on the Bronco with the bike removed and the 1up rack tilted down. There is very little clearance, but it works perfectly. It seems like this set-up would also work with 37" tires, but wouldn't allow the gate to open. I may roll with this set-up for awhile before determining if I also want a Kuat Pivot V2. I like the simplicity of this set-up though. One other thing worth mentioning is that the 1up lock for the hitch extender is tough to get the key in place. It works with a single key on my Ford factory hitch since I don't have the wiring harness in place and I can position my fingers to turn the key. This might not work with the wiring harness. Happy trails!

nice! I just got my 1up rack this past weekend. I installed a nice Curt class 3 hitch and I definitely want an extender. I’m just going to buy one from Amazon since I need it by Friday, but do you have any suggestions on a locking hitch pin for it?

 

[ar1]

Does the rack have much free play when used with the extender? I'm worried the extra piece will add more slop to the system and I'm already extremely sensitive about racks bouncing around on the back.

Can someone with this set up comment on the above question? thanks

 

[LCW]

Can someone with this set up comment on the above question? thanks

I use a 1Up rack and extender (not 1 up, some crappy one off Amazon). To avoid excess play I got this:

https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Hitch-Towing-Security/Anti-Rattle-Receiver-Pin/?id=16372

Works really well.

 

[ar1]

I’m so confused how your guys seem to clear yet my tire just barely gets hung up on the side plate as shown. I have a curt hitch - maybe it mounts higher than the ford hitch? Bizarre

 

[AJKitebrder40]

I’m so confused how your guys seem to clear yet my tire just barely gets hung up on the side plate as shown. I have a curt hitch - maybe it mounts higher than the ford hitch? Bizarre

I'm wondering this too.....basically I want the Heavy Duty Single mount with extender, but want to be able to open the tailgate without the swing arm when the bike is not loaded (Sasquatch 2 door), I'd be buying the Curt hitch as well.

 

[Solidmuse]

I'm wondering this too.....basically I want the Heavy Duty Single mount with extender, but want to be able to open the tailgate without the swing arm when the bike is not loaded (Sasquatch 2 door), I'd be buying the Curt hitch as well.

Check out these images from above. Looks like they make some end plates that can be swapped out to lower the rack.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...squatch-works-great.32960/page-2#post-1788790

 

[AJKitebrder40]

Check out these images from above. Looks like they make some end plates that can be swapped out to lower the rack.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/thre...squatch-works-great.32960/page-2#post-1788790

Yeah, that looks like it's with the swing. I don't know, I haven't had any issues just loading the bike into the cargo with no rear seats (front wheel off). I might just keep rolling with that, secure, no issues, can still go 4 wheeling if I want on a bike trip.

 

[ar1]

I filed down the point of interference by about 1/2”. Sounds like a hack job but it actually came out nicely and there is still plenty of engagement. To be honest, though, it’s a pain to get into the trunk when the rack is attached (ie in the way) anyway so although you can technically open the gate a swing arm may be in order if you really want to get into the trunk

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