Cargo Carrier & Bike Rack for Jeep Wrangler 1987-2006
1987-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ & YJ Swing-Away Cargo Rack, Bike Carrier & Tailgate Table
Discover the ultimate cargo solution for your 1987–2006 Jeep Wrangler. The rucRak GRUNT is a patented, all-in-one modular system that replaces bulky, single-purpose accessories by combining a cargo carrier, 2-bike rack, and drop-down tailgate table into one heavy-duty unit.
Engineered to deliver the convenience of a swing-away hitch carrier, the rucRak mounts seamlessly to your rear spare tire while utilizing your hitch for support. This innovative load-distribution design protects your hinges and guarantees 100% stress-free tailgate access without the hassle of pulling pins or unloading gear.
The Gen 10 rucRak Grunt Features:
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3-in-1 Design: Transforms from a cargo basket to a 2-bike carrier in seconds.
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Dual-Tier Storage: Features a built-in drop-down tailgate table that locks into place as an upper-deck cargo platform.
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Complete Tailgate Access: Swing your rear door open fully—operating seamlessly to keep your gear out of the way.
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Adventure Ready: Pre-drilled mounts for flag poles, umbrellas, fishing rods, license plate relocation, and RotoPax-style fuel packs.
Fits ANY Spare Wheel Sizes up to 20x10 & ANY SIZE TIRE
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Life-long Durability: Rust-free aluminum construction with stainless steel hardware.
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Lifetime Warranty: Backed by American Ingenuity and built for the trail and the road.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated by Jeep Wrangler Owners
Regular price
$699.95
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$699.95
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$849.95
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Fitment Guide: For Aftermarket Wheels & Tire Carriers- READ BEFORE PURCHASE!
Fitment Guide: For Aftermarket Wheels & Tire Carriers- READ BEFORE PURCHASE!
Fits all Jeep Wrangler JL 2018+ trims, including: Sport, Sahara, Rubicon, Willys, Unlimited, and Special Editions
- Will work with ALL OEM spare tire and wheel combinations
- Will work with any spare tire size. Fitment depends on wheel size, not tire size
- Will work with all OEM wheel (rim) sizes up to 20”
- Will work with all OEM installed tire carriers
- NOT recommended for vehicles with aftermarket bumpers with integrated hitch
IF you have an aftermarket spare wheel (rim) or an aftermarket tire carrier please follow the guidelines below OR watch this video to ensure proper fitment of your rucRak to your application.
NOTE 1: If you have an aftermarket wheel, measure wheel depth by placing a placing a yardstick or a level flat across the tire and measuring from the lug nut to the outside of the tire, see the image below noting 5-7/8".
If that measurement is MORE than 5-7/8", then you will need to add Mounting Stud Extensions to your order.
NOTE 2
: If you have an aftermarket tire carrier, measure the tire height by placing a yardstick or a level inside the hitch and measuring from the center of the wheel to the top of the hitch, see image below noting <2-1/2".
If that measurement is MORE than 22.5", then you will need to add Feet Extension Set to your order.
NOTE 3
: If you have an aftermarket tire carrier or a positive offset on your wheel, measure from the pin hole in your hitch to a virtual vertical line on the outside of your tire as shown in the mage below noting <14".
If that measurement is MORE than 14”, then you will need to add Pedestal Extension Set to your order.
What's In the Box?
What's In the Box?
What's in the base-system box:
-13-in-1 Modular Chassis: A lightweight, rust-free aluminum adjustable H-Frame that allows attachment of the cargo basket, a tailgate table and other accessories.
-A modular cargo carrier that converts from a heavy-duty cargo basket to a secure bike carrier in seconds.
-Integrated Tailgate Hospitality Suite: A 15.5" x 36" aluminum tailgate table with built-in cup holders—doubles as a second-tier cargo shelf with a 30lb capacity for maximum storage. Perfect as a workstation, tailgate table, or more cargo.
Patented Load-Handler System: Includes the steel T-bar support and proprietary spare-tire mounting hardware to ensure 100% tailgate access without stressing your hinges.
Adventure-Ready Utility Ports: Pre-installed mounts for flag poles, beach umbrellas, and fishing rods, plus pre-drilled holes for license plate relocation.
Premium Armor & Hardware: Stainless steel fasteners, airgraft-grade powder-coated aluminum, ensure durability through years of adventures.
How it Mounts and How it works
How it Mounts and How it works
Notes about Carrying Bikes
Notes about Carrying Bikes
The Grunt can carry 1 or 2 bikes. While the Grunt was originally designed for traditional pedal bikes, you can safely load your e-bike(s) on it as long as the wheel base is 45 inches or less, and the total weight is under 150 lbs. If you need a carrier for larger or heavier bikes, please check out our upcoming e-bike rack, The Chief.
Although the bike rack kit accessory is not absolutely required for carrying bikes, as there are plenty of places to strap them on, it is recommended. You can find it here: Bike Rack Accessory Kit
Dimensions & Weight Capacity
Dimensions & Weight Capacity
Who We Are: The rucRak Story
Who We Are: The rucRak Story
13 Things a rucRak Can Do
13 Things a rucRak Can Do
See the GRUNT in Action
See the GRUNT in Action
Materials
Materials
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Cargo Carrier
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Bike Rack
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Tailgate Table
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2nd Tier Cargo
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All Terrain Wagon
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Flag Stand
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Umbrella Stand
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Cup Holders
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Molle Storage
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Tool Storage
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RotopaX Fuel and Water Mounts
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Fishing Rod Holders
Built to mount. Built to trust.
No Hassle Tailgate Access
The rucRak Grunt mounts directly to your Jeep or Bronco’s spare tire without putting stress on the tire carrier or tailgate. It’s patented design includes a hitch mounted
load handler to distribute dynamic loads to the hitch while underway.
Beach, Trail, Camp, & Everyday Use
Adventure Ready by Design
Complete Modular System
This product has no reviews of its own. The merchant grouped it with related products, so the reviews shown are from across that group.
A
Lots of pieces and parts to assemble but good entertaining YouTube to explain it all. My frustration remains with home (storage) pin but a real solid product, well designed and great materials and finishes.
L
Awesome piece! Did everything that we wanted. Could ask for better service and sales! Can’t wait for our next trip with it! On to Utah we roll!
J
Love the rack! Light weight, easy install. Works perfect for what we needed.
J
It does the job, Jason has been great in keeping in touch with any questions concerns. Some things could be improved. but over all it works great.
P
Great product and instructions were super easy to follow
A
Love it exactly what I needed
L
buy it!
M
Loving it! It is light weight, well built, and helps haul the extra stuff I can't put inside my rig.
B
The rucRak has been great! I used it for our 6500 mile round trip from Florida to SD, ND and Montana. I used two large waterproof duffel bags to hold extra gear and it allowed us to carry the cooler and day bags in the Bronco.
A
Love it! Both a great design and well made.
K
The finished product is amazing and versatile. It works great on my Chevy Silverado and on my wife’s BMW X7. My chief complaint is with the assembly instructions. I found myself pausing the instruction video to find parts then rewinding to refocus on the assembly. Then many times, I’d have to rewind and pause to get the orientation of the parts correct. Many times, the video format seemed less than optimal for a product that that costs so much money. If there were easy to follow paper instructions or a downloadable PDF, then the video instructions would become a great adjunct to help supplement the assembly process.
J
Easy assembly! Great rack! Light weight!
B
Best cargo rack for Jeep period.
A
rucRak overall is a very good product. My only complaint is that the decals left much to be desired. Adhesion was not that great to start with and after only a month the color is fading from the red set. Another month or 2 and there will be no color at all. I will be forced to remove them soon, which is a shame since the color contrast really draws your attention to the product.
Does The rucRak come with a warranty?
Will the GRUNT cargo carrier with bike rack put stress on my tire mount or tailgate?
What vehicles does the rucRak GRUNT cargo carrier with bike rack fit?
This product has no reviews of its own. The merchant grouped it with related products, so the reviews shown are from across that group.
A
Lots of pieces and parts to assemble but good entertaining YouTube to explain it all. My frustration remains with home (storage) pin but a real solid product, well designed and great materials and finishes.
L
Awesome piece! Did everything that we wanted. Could ask for better service and sales! Can’t wait for our next trip with it! On to Utah we roll!
J
Love the rack! Light weight, easy install. Works perfect for what we needed.
J
It does the job, Jason has been great in keeping in touch with any questions concerns. Some things could be improved. but over all it works great.
P
Great product and instructions were super easy to follow
A
Love it exactly what I needed
L
buy it!
M
Loving it! It is light weight, well built, and helps haul the extra stuff I can't put inside my rig.
B
The rucRak has been great! I used it for our 6500 mile round trip from Florida to SD, ND and Montana. I used two large waterproof duffel bags to hold extra gear and it allowed us to carry the cooler and day bags in the Bronco.
A
Love it! Both a great design and well made.
K
The finished product is amazing and versatile. It works great on my Chevy Silverado and on my wife’s BMW X7. My chief complaint is with the assembly instructions. I found myself pausing the instruction video to find parts then rewinding to refocus on the assembly. Then many times, I’d have to rewind and pause to get the orientation of the parts correct. Many times, the video format seemed less than optimal for a product that that costs so much money. If there were easy to follow paper instructions or a downloadable PDF, then the video instructions would become a great adjunct to help supplement the assembly process.
J
Easy assembly! Great rack! Light weight!
B
Best cargo rack for Jeep period.
A
rucRak overall is a very good product. My only complaint is that the decals left much to be desired. Adhesion was not that great to start with and after only a month the color is fading from the red set. Another month or 2 and there will be no color at all. I will be forced to remove them soon, which is a shame since the color contrast really draws your attention to the product.
This product has no reviews of its own. The merchant grouped it with related products, so the reviews shown are from across that group.
A
Lots of pieces and parts to assemble but good entertaining YouTube to explain it all. My frustration remains with home (storage) pin but a real solid product, well designed and great materials and finishes.
L
Awesome piece! Did everything that we wanted. Could ask for better service and sales! Can’t wait for our next trip with it! On to Utah we roll!
J
Love the rack! Light weight, easy install. Works perfect for what we needed.
J
It does the job, Jason has been great in keeping in touch with any questions concerns. Some things could be improved. but over all it works great.
P
Great product and instructions were super easy to follow
A
Love it exactly what I needed
L
buy it!
M
Loving it! It is light weight, well built, and helps haul the extra stuff I can't put inside my rig.
B
The rucRak has been great! I used it for our 6500 mile round trip from Florida to SD, ND and Montana. I used two large waterproof duffel bags to hold extra gear and it allowed us to carry the cooler and day bags in the Bronco.
A
Love it! Both a great design and well made.
K
The finished product is amazing and versatile. It works great on my Chevy Silverado and on my wife’s BMW X7. My chief complaint is with the assembly instructions. I found myself pausing the instruction video to find parts then rewinding to refocus on the assembly. Then many times, I’d have to rewind and pause to get the orientation of the parts correct. Many times, the video format seemed less than optimal for a product that that costs so much money. If there were easy to follow paper instructions or a downloadable PDF, then the video instructions would become a great adjunct to help supplement the assembly process.
J
Easy assembly! Great rack! Light weight!
B
Best cargo rack for Jeep period.
A
rucRak overall is a very good product. My only complaint is that the decals left much to be desired. Adhesion was not that great to start with and after only a month the color is fading from the red set. Another month or 2 and there will be no color at all. I will be forced to remove them soon, which is a shame since the color contrast really draws your attention to the product.
