Hitch Mount Bike Rack Options - Post your pics

[ou812545]

I'm looking for options of hitch mount bike rack option for a SAS package Bronco that allow the tailgate to open with the bike rack installed.

Please post your pics if you have a good option.

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[Silver-Bolt]

Roof mount. You won't get a hitch mount bike rack to clear the tailgate swing. The would take a mighty long hitch extension.

 

[Scsoren]

Or you’ll want some kind of swing away hitch.
https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Away-A...cphy=9026060&hvtargid=pla-1461104600609&psc=1

0ne that works with your bike rack of course.

 

[GreenMtnBronco]

1 UP on a hitch extender, factory hitch.
can't open with tray in this position, but I can drop the tray with 3 bikes on it and swing partially open. will do pics this weekend.

 

[akturbo]

Just got my Yakima OnRamp w/Straight Shot (extension) today, I can post pics tomorrow of what doesn't work...I can only open the tailgate just enough to reach into the back, the SAS tire hits the rack. I came here looking for options to fix, I think I'm stuck with this rack so I'm going to make it work!

Edit v2: I didn't go with the Yakima BackSwing since it looked like the release handle would be well under the spare tire, plus it would extend the rack way further out from the vehicle. Options are drop extension (lame), swing adapter, spare tire relocate. Looking for the swing adapter today, I want to test fit before buying. The OnRamp met a couple requirements, needs to carry full suspension enduro and/or cruisers with full fenders, plus the ramp so my wife can load the HEAVY cruisers.

 

[BrentC]

This is the one I’m looking at. I have seen this one installed on a Bronco on one of the threads on this forum.

https://rockymounts.com/backstage/

 

[dvdmnhn]

This is the 1UP Equip-D single rack with Curt 8” hitch extension on FE Sasquatch, tailgate swings open without bike and when rack is in the lowered angle position, with bike attached it doesn’t fully swing open in the lowered position

 

[Lonestar777]

This is the 1Up Heavy Duty double with the Kuat pivot. This completely clears the tailgate.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/1up-bike-rack-kuat-pivot-curt-hitch-sasquatch.33672/

 

[da_jokker]

I was just doing some research myself, settled on buying the bullet and getting the Kuat Pivot.... Then found out you can buy it right now. Sold out and back ordered everywhere.

 

[cbrenthus]

I have the Kuat swing away bracket, and a Kuat 2 spot rack. Works great on my Jeep, don't see any reason I would do it differently on the Bronco. If you want full access to the back, a sing away bracket is the only option I know of, unless you go with roof mounted racks.

 

[Lonestar777]

I was just doing some research myself, settled on buying the bullet and getting the Kuat Pivot.... Then found out you can buy it right now. Sold out and back ordered everywhere.

Wow! At the time I ordered mine (Jan 1) the passenger side was out of stock, but the driver side was available at REI. Looks like it's not available there anymore!

 

[da_jokker]

Wow! At the time I ordered mine (Jan 1) the passenger side was out of stock, but the driver side was available at REI. Looks like it's not available there anymore!

Yeah it's not available anywhere. If anyone knows of a place it can still be purchased pass it along please. I think I want the driver side... Even the manufacturer's website says they don't have any.

 

[HotdogThud]

here's what I ended up going with. Got the Kuat NV, but had to grab a 7" ext/4" drop hitch extension to make it fit, but once it does, it's a damn near perfect fit. Clears the back tire by about 4" and if you fold the clamp arms outward, the tailgate can open almost fully.

Hope this helps for anyone shopping around. Everyone's got a preference, but hopefully this helps people avoid getting it home and going "Awww feck. It don't fit."

 

[Airstevo]

I feel lucky that I just got my driver side pivot from rei a few weeks ago. I have a bike rack that can convert to four bikes but these pics just has the two bike without the extra slots added on. I’m so happy with how it works. Super stable

 

[We_Love_Tacos]

I locked up a Kuat Pivot V2 driver’s side and its perfect for the Bronco. I will be using this with the 1UP cargo rack as well as the 1UP Super Single. The Kuat Pivot V2 will also open past the 90 degree mark which is nice.

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