Trailer Hitch Recommendation to Fit 2016 Jeep Wrangler for Sportrack Ridge Swing Bike Rack

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I have 2016 jeep wrangler 2door class 2 hitch from the factory on the vehicle. Im intersted in buying SR2415. the product desription has Class 3 hitch, Im wondering if this product will fit my jeep or I have to buy some sort of an adapter for hitch to fit.

asked by: Vik D

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Expert Reply:

You'd have to remove the Class II hitch on your 2016 Jeep Wrangler and install a Class III like the etrailer hitch part # e98856 so that you could isntall the SportRack Ridge Swing bike rack part # SR2415.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

From a previous customer we spoke with we found that on the Ram Promasters like your 2018 model the distance from the bottom of the hitch opening to the bottom of the door when swung out measures right at 9-1/4 inches. That means that the SportRack…

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Answer 2

The rear mounted spare tire on your 2014 Wrangler does pose a problem with clearance. As you can see in our installation video for the Curt Hitch part #13432 on a 2013 Wrangler, the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge…

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Answer 3

To determine if the back door(s) of your E350 will still open with the SportRack Ridge Swing #SR2415 installed, measure the distance from the top inside of the hitch opening to the bottom of the rear door of your van. If this distance is greater than…

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Answer 4

All of the JL Wrangler Unlimited hitches we carry will work on the JK Wrangler Unlimited models, but there are some JK model hitches that are not compatible with the JL Wranglers based on fit guide from the manufacturer because they have a shorter…

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Answer 5

We have not yet had the change to test the SportRack Ridge Swing #SR2415 on a 2006 Ford E-150 Van however, I am happy to help you figure out if you have rear door clearance. The SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack #SR2415 has 36" between the hitch…

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Answer 6

The Thule Apex swinging bike carrier #TH9027XT would fit if your 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited had the stock small spare tire at the back, just like in the video I have linked. But since you have the larger 18 inch tire it will not fit. Even with the…

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Answer 7

Due to the fact that the rear door swings to the right and the spare tire will also require some clearance, the best way to get the rear door to open for more than a few inches would be to use a swinging bike rack. I know, they're not…

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Answer 8

The best potential solution we'd have to allow you to use the Sportrack Ridge Swing bike rack #SR2415 that you referenced will be a trailer hitch that sticks out further so you could potentially have the clearance needed which for that you'd…

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Answer 9

Yes! The SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Bike Rack - 2" Hitches - Swinging Item #SR2415 will clear the spare tire on your 2012 Toyota RAV4. It will fit provided that the vehicle has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver such as the #e98864. I have included a…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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