Will Swagman XP 5 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Clear the 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Spare Tire

Question:

Will this rack fit on the back of a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with the spare tire on the car?

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

In order to determine if the Swagman XP, # S64970, or another bike rack will fit, you will need to take one important measurement on your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the distance required to clear the spare tire. If this distance is less than 7-3/4 inches, the bike rack will clear the spare tire.

Based on a hitch installation we did on a 2008 Wrangler, the distance to clear the spare tire is 12 inches that particular model. So as you can see, measuring is important.

expert reply by: Michael H