Reddit reviews Kuat Hi-Lo 2" Hitch Extension, 7" or 10" Extension, 2 1/8" Rise/Drop Product Name
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Provides 7" or 10" of extension and 2 1/8" of rise/dropComes with a threaded hitch pin to ensure a tight fit in your receiver250lb weight limit, for accessory products NOT suitable for towingApproved for use with the NV 2.0, Base 2.0, Sherpa 2.0 and Transfer family
I went deep into this hole trying to find a solution. Most hitch racks aren’t deep enough to make it to the hitch and have room for your bike to clear the tailgate and tire. If you really want a worthwhile solution, I found there’s really only 2. Noted this is outside of your budget but it is the only viable, practical hitch solution out there.
First you need a dropper extension for either option. I used this one:
Kuat Hi-Lo 2" Hitch Extension, 7" or 10" Extension, 2 1/8" Rise/Drop Product Name https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ASYPPU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_b-QYDbK3F3Y63
I like this one because it uses a threaded pin so the hitch (and rack) does not wobble at all. It extends your hitch point downward and outward.
For racks, either 1UP Prouducts or the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 are the only 2 that sit low enough that (with the hitch dropper) clear the spare tire and allow your tailgate to open with the rack. Otherwise you can’t get into the back of the Jeep with the rack on, even empty and tilted down. I looked at current offerings from all of the major brands and every other brand out there has too much vertical rise and will not clear the tire.
I went with the Kuat due to price, aesthetics, and price. But both are great racks. REI and Rackattack.com are both great sources at the same price.