Clearance of Swagman Platform Bike Carrier S64663 On 2000 Jeep TJ Wrangler

Question:

I have a Curt rear hitch on my 2000 Jeep TJ standard tires and suspension. I am considering this bike carrier, but I have concerns about clearance of the 2inch x 2inch bar that will stick out of the back of the receiver. How far back out of the receiver does this bar extend?

asked by: Eric

Helpful Expert Reply:

My contact at Swagman advises that the back edge of the main 2 x 2 inch horizontal tube will extend back 16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on your receiver. I have included a measured drawing of this carrier that will help illustrate.

Another common concern for owners of vehicles with rear-mounted spare tires is clearance for the spare.

You can determine the position of the Swagman Platform Bike Carrier, Part # S64663, when mounted on your 2000 Jeep TJ by measuring back from the center of the hitch pin hole on your Curt hitch receiver. From the center of the hole back 4 inches is where the nearest edge of the first wheel hoop will be. From that same point measure back 10-1/2 inches to find the nearest edge of the upright bar.

I have linked an article that might be helpful to you as you consider bike carrier options. If you scroll down below the photos you will see a chart on the left listing bike carriers for 2-inch hitch receivers. This list is sorted by clearance distance from the center of the hitch pin hole. Generally platform-type carriers will offer less clearance from the hitch pin hole than hanging-type carriers.

I have also included a link to our product pages for 2-inch hitch-mount 2-bike carriers, both hanging and platform types. You can use the product filters on the left-hand side to narrow the items to those with the characteristics you prefer.

expert reply by: Adam R