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Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" & 2" Hitches (TH934XTR) on sale for $171.41 ->
Now $179.99.
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Specs:
- Carrying capacity: 4 bikes
- Weight capacity: 35 lbs per bike
- Application: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (Class I and II) and 2" x 2" (Class III and IV) trailer hitch receivers
- Note: You can only carry 2 bikes when using a Class I trailer hitch
- Distance between rack arms (outside to outside): 12-3/8"
- Cradle width: 1-1/2"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to upright bar of the carrier: 13-1/2"
- Limited lifetime warranty
Top Comments
Newer style racks set the bike wheels on a platform and hold them up at a higher point in the frame. Sadly, these are not cheap.
Etrailer is a great retailer though.
Factory holes - even new ones, are rough. Old ones will have crustyness, rust, grit, etc. Don't even bother trying to install one of these without precleaning the holes with a metal brush. I don't mess around so I will usually *proactively* clean and chase the threads with a tap and oil. You don't want to be dealing with bolts that won't start properly while simultaneously holding a 120 lb piece of steel above your head
Help - I install these solo, usually by lying under the car and putting the hitch on top of my chest. Getting the first bolt started is the PITA.
Torque - these things require crazy amount of torque to fully tighten - difficult to do while laying on your back with no leverage
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Having a hitch reciever is very useful because you can also connect the cargo tray or bike rack or some other stuff
Hitch + parts + installation = at least $200+, unless you find parts and do it yourself.
After that, you can use any hitch, bike, snowboard, wheel chair, or to tow your horse.
Can i just install this?
Can i just install this?
I did it myself for my Infiniti SUV. Very simple to do... Just 4 bolts for my Infiniti. You may need help from 1 person to hold it up while you screw in the first two bolts
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Can i just install this?
Factory holes - even new ones, are rough. Old ones will have crustyness, rust, grit, etc. Don't even bother trying to install one of these without precleaning the holes with a metal brush. I don't mess around so I will usually *proactively* clean and chase the threads with a tap and oil. You don't want to be dealing with bolts that won't start properly while simultaneously holding a 120 lb piece of steel above your head
Help - I install these solo, usually by lying under the car and putting the hitch on top of my chest. Getting the first bolt started is the PITA.
Torque - these things require crazy amount of torque to fully tighten - difficult to do while laying on your back with no leverage
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Factory holes - even new ones, are rough. Old ones will have crustyness, rust, grit, etc. Don't even bother trying to install one of these without precleaning the holes with a metal brush. I don't mess around so I will usually *proactively* clean and chase the threads with a tap and oil. You don't want to be dealing with bolts that won't start properly while simultaneously holding a 120 lb piece of steel above your head
Help - I install these solo, usually by lying under the car and putting the hitch on top of my chest. Getting the first bolt started is the PITA.
Torque - these things require crazy amount of torque to fully tighten - difficult to do while laying on your back with no leverage
All in all these aren't bad at all to install. The worst one I had was a car I forget the make/model - where I had to use rivnuts and a special DIY tool to install them, but that was several years ago.
Is it worth it to buy a new bike rack last made in 2006?
Is it worth it to buy a new bike rack last made in 2006?
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