Would the Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR Clear Spare of a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Question:

I have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler with an oversized tire mounted on the back. I am interested in a hitch bike rack - specifically the Jeep Wrangler Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Code: TH934XTR. Is this rack adjustable to accommodate a larger tire? How far out does the attachment to the hitch go?

asked by: Pattie-Ann D

Expert Reply:

The Thule Hitching Post Pro part # TH934XTR is a great option for most Jeep Wranglers since it has a decent distance between the hitch pin of the rack and the back of the upright mast of the rack.

This rack measures 13-1/2 inches from the center of it's hitch pin hole to the back of the upright mast. If you measure from the center of the hitch pin on your vehicle out to the spare tire and it measures less than that you would be good to go. Most of the time this measurement is around 11 inches of Wranglers like yours so you SHOULD be good but please check first. I attached a demo video that shows this rack being used on a similar 2012 Wrangler as yours too.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C