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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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jesterjive for posting this deal.
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
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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?
Yes, you can.
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
If you have a little stepping stool that you can use to prop up while attaching the first bolt, makes it much easier. Every car is different but YouTube is your friend. You could probably get it done easily in 30 min to an hour
I'm looking on uhaul's website and there are so many options. Do I need a class I, II or III hitch receiver? What about ball mount, hitch ball or wiring?
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?
Getting mine on Wed. Will confirm the manufacturing date if any on box. That said, you can get similar newer model for $250
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