Jeep Wrangler Ski Rack
Your Wrangler's rear door swings sideways and carries a spare — which rules out most hitch-mounted racks. The Gravirax GR-4 mounts in the 2-inch hitch receiver, sits clear of the spare, and the door still opens with four pairs of skis loaded.
No climbing, no messing with your modular roof, no drilling. Loads in seconds from ground level, and doesn't block your backup camera.
Why it works on a Wrangler
- Door still opens. The rack is offset and depth-adjustable, so it clears the spare and lets the door swing with skis loaded.
- Nothing on the roof. No lifting skis over your head, no wind noise, no hard-top drama.
- Sets up for your lift. 72 positions of adjustment cover stock height through lifted Wranglers.
Fit check: any Wrangler with a 2-inch hitch receiver (JK, JL, Gladiator too). Not for 1¼-inch receivers. The GR-4 is the right rack here — the wider GR-6 does not clear the door swing. Standard Length fits; the Extended Length (+2") is optional if you run oversized tires.
Four pairs of skis, 15-minute assembly, 2-year warranty, built in the USA.
Jeep Wrangler ski rack FAQ
Does the Gravirax GR-4 fit a Jeep Wrangler?
Yes. It fits any Wrangler with a 2-inch hitch receiver, including the JK, JL, and Gladiator. It does not fit 1¼-inch receivers.
Will the Wrangler's rear door still open with skis loaded?
Yes. The rack is offset and depth-adjustable, so it clears the spare tire and the swing-out door opens with four pairs of skis on the rack.
Do I need the Extended Length version for a Wrangler?
No. The standard GR-4 fits the Wrangler. The Extended Length (+2") version also works and gives a little more clearance if you run an oversized spare.
Does it work with a lifted Wrangler or bigger tires?
Yes. The GR-4 has 72 positions of adjustment, which covers stock height through lifted Wranglers and larger spare tires.
Does the GR-6 fit a Wrangler?
No. The wider GR-6 does not clear the Wrangler's door swing. The GR-4 is the right rack for a Wrangler.
How many skis does it carry?
Four pairs of skis. The GR-4 holds them upright behind the vehicle, so nothing goes on the roof.
Does it block the backup camera?
No. The rack sits low and off to the side of the camera's field of view, so your backup camera keeps working.
How long does assembly take?
About 15 minutes with basic hand tools. It slides into the hitch receiver and locks in place; no drilling and nothing attaches to the body.
Where is it made, and what is the warranty?
The GR-4 is patented and built in the USA, and comes with a 2-year warranty.
Will the skis bounce around or come loose on the highway?
No. The skis sit tips down and are held in place by gravity, the same way they ride in a gondola box. The base of the rack is padded so tips are protected, and bindings never rest on the tubes. We tested the rack for days on a bump rig and over speed bumps at 40 mph and the skis stay put. For long trips or dirt roads, an optional cover adds extra security.
Can I mount a ski rack on the Wrangler's spare tire or rear door instead?
Not a good idea. Jeep's accessory weight tolerance for the Wrangler's swing-out door is about 10 lb; exceed it and the hinges sag and the door stops closing cleanly. A tire-mounted rack plus four pairs of skis is far over that. The GR-4 puts the weight low on the hitch and frame instead, which is easier on the door and better for the vehicle's center of gravity. See our guide to barn-door hinge limits for all four vehicles. Barn-door hinge limits: Wrangler, Bronco, Defender, Grenadier.
Comparing vehicles? See our guide: Ski racks for swing-out doors — Wrangler vs Bronco vs Defender vs Grenadier, with hinge weight limits and the door-opening video for each.