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Loving the USA version of the 1up you have there. Are you running an extension on yours? I bought the 1up rac attach for my bronco once it arrives.
Yes, I bought the 1UP extension. It puts the rack in a perfect position. The USA version was a limited edition a couple of years ago. It was around $800. Crazy, I know, but I wanted something different.
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Go with Kuat. Theirs goes completely flat as a platform for the bikes to site on and have a hitch corrector thing that firms up the fit so thereā€™s no wobble in the system.
We have a Kuat NV 2 with a Yakima Straightshot hitch extender and even thought the Kuat rack does not shake, the hitch extender does. Anyone have this same issue and a solution? Also, the tailgate does not open up all the way with rack folded flat, the spare tire hits it.
 

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We have a Kuat NV 2 with a Yakima Straightshot hitch extender and even thought the Kuat rack does not shake, the hitch extender does. Anyone have this same issue and a solution? Also, the tailgate does not open up all the way with rack folded flat, the spare tire hits it.
Well, sure, if you replace a rack that has anti-wobble with a piece that doesnā€™t, then youā€™re going to have wobble. They offer an extension that you can run upside down with the anti wobble bit:
https://shop.kuat.com/Hi-Lo-Pro-Hitch-Extension
 

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Well, sure, if you replace a rack that has anti-wobble with a piece that doesnā€™t, then youā€™re going to have wobble. They offer an extension that you can run upside down with the anti wobble bit:
https://shop.kuat.com/Hi-Lo-Pro-Hitch-Extension
The Yakima Straight Shot has an ā€œanti-wobbleā€ bolt that still wobbles even when completely screwed in and tightened.
 

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The Yakima Straight Shot has an ā€œanti-wobbleā€ bolt that still wobbles even when completely screwed in and tightened.
Hmm, but it doesnā€™t wobble with the Kuat rack by itself? I assume with both on, youā€™ve tightened down both anti-wobble bolts? If so, and thereā€™s still wobble then there is a fitment issue with the Yakima extension in your hitch.
 

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Quick update... I called Yakima and their Customer Service agent did confirm that the rack I have, called the "RidgeBack", is not compatible with a hitch extender. While it looks good on the back of my Bronco looks are not the point. I've returned the hitch extender and I'm now in the market for a new rack.
 

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Quick update... I called Yakima and their Customer Service agent did confirm that the rack I have, called the "RidgeBack", is not compatible with a hitch extender. While it looks good on the back of my Bronco looks are not the point. I've returned the hitch extender and I'm now in the market for a new rack.
I returned the Yakima hitch extension, removed the Curt Hitch, and Iā€™m going with this one instead.
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...MInNKH1e7A9AIV0xPUAR0xTw9MEAYYAiABEgI_LPD_BwE
 

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That is a nice option to extend the hitch. Looking a the reviews someone used it with a 1up rack on a SAS. I wonder if he can open the tailgate without removing the rack?
I'm looking for a rack setup that allows me to open the tailgate on a SAS without removing the rack. Even better if I don't have to remove the bikes.
Ford Bronco Installed Yakima Tilt-Away Bike Carrier & Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extender - Bronco w/ SAS 1Up etrailer
 

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That is a nice option to extend the hitch. Looking a the reviews someone used it with a 1up rack on a SAS. I wonder if he can open the tailgate without removing the rack?
I'm looking for a rack setup that allows me to open the tailgate on a SAS without removing the rack. Even better if I don't have to remove the bikes.
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I will be using the Kuat NV 2 and will not be able to open the tailgate even with the bikes off, the tire hits the rack, but I can at least open it part of the way.
 

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I have been looking at the Yakima Exo. It folds down all stealth then you attach the bike rack and then has option for ski rack and other mods. Itā€™s modular. Looks like it will work with a hitch extender.

 

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Quick update... I called Yakima and their Customer Service agent did confirm that the rack I have, called the "RidgeBack", is not compatible with a hitch extender. While it looks good on the back of my Bronco looks are not the point. I've returned the hitch extender and I'm now in the market for a new rack.
Sad! Wasnā€™t there a way to fix it somehow? What is your choice finally? Just trying to figure it out for me (choosing from this review)
 
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Would it be a bad idea to get a hitch rack before Bronco shows? I know last season racks were impossible to get along with bikes. However looks like the rack inventory is a little better then it was.

The Yakima Exo with and hitch extender looks promising like it will work and swing out so you can open door. But I wouldnā€™t want get a rack early and have it sit and find out it doesnā€™t work a year after Bronco shows :(
 

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Iā€™m also hoping the tire mounted rack works for the Bronco. Want to use that and be able to use the hitch for my carrier at the same time or separately.
 

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I have been looking at the Yakima Exo. It folds down all stealth then you attach the bike rack and then has option for ski rack and other mods. Itā€™s modular. Looks like it will work with a hitch extender.

Did you ever get the Yakima EXO System? I am looking into that option.
 

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Did you ever get the Yakima EXO System? I am looking into that option.
Howdy, nope I decided I didnā€™t want to deal with a bike rack to carry bikes or skis. Then have to remove and store it when I go off-road. I use my other vehicle for those adventures.

Sometimes I will take the Bronco backcountry skiing but just throw my skis on the inside in a ski bag. Works well. Iā€™ve been using my Bronco as mostly a trail machine and exploring stuff around my area. I have 3 national forests to keep me busy for awhile. šŸ˜€
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