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JKwock
Explorer
Aug 13, 2018

Roof Rack vs. Welded 2" receiver on back of 5er

Which is better? Which is cheaper? I already have the bike rack that would go into the receiver. I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 so I would need a Fitting Kit, Bars, and rack for the top of my truck. Or ...
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4x4ord
Explorer III
Aug 14, 2018
Super_Dave wrote:
Can't beat this price with a stick. Not meant for towing but perfect for a basket or bike rack. $35 at Amazon.



A hitch like that is certainly cheap but it could be risky unless you know the bumper is designed to handle the kind of torsion some bike racks put on a hitch.

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