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Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" & 2" Hitches Expired

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etrailer.com has Thule Hitching Post Pro 4-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" & 2" Hitches (TH934XTR) on sale for $171.41 -> Now $179.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member 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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Seems to be lowest price I saw in a while. Shipping is free

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bi...34XTR.html - now $179.99
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This would include most kids bikes that won't often have a large enough frame for this style bike rack. Considering most people buying a rack that holds four bikes also have kids, I would recommended caution regarding buying this. (I bought one a few years ago and found it to almost be useless.)

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.
I've installed numerous Curt hitches on various cars, vans, SUVs - most often my biggest issues are the factory holes, getting help (these things are heavy) and torque.

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
Just be warned....if your bike has a weird frame geometry, you may have some issues getting your bike on that.

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08-21-2021 at 07:09 PM.
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I have absolutely no experience with bike hitch. How do I use these on a 2014 Accord Sedan?
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08-21-2021 at 07:21 PM.
08-21-2021 at 07:21 PM.
Quote from bloodshot2k :
I have absolutely no experience with bike hitch. How do I use these on a 2014 Accord Sedan?
You would have to have a trailer hitch receiver, assuming you don't already. U-Haul installs them for around 100 bucks. If you have one already, it's pretty easy to install this.
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08-21-2021 at 07:42 PM.
08-21-2021 at 07:42 PM.
Quote from bloodshot2k :
I have absolutely no experience with bike hitch. How do I use these on a 2014 Accord Sedan?
You need to get one of these [ebay.com], either install yourself or pay some shop to do... pretty easy to install IMO
Having a hitch reciever is very useful because you can also connect the cargo tray or bike rack or some other stuff
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08-21-2021 at 07:53 PM.
08-21-2021 at 07:53 PM.
Quote from bloodshot2k :
I have absolutely no experience with bike hitch. How do I use these on a 2014 Accord Sedan?
You need the hitch + parts for your car, the dealer will tell you what you need. Plus you need the cost of installation.

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.
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08-22-2021 at 06:43 AM.
08-22-2021 at 06:43 AM.
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https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-...gK-avD_BwE

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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08-22-2021 at 06:53 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Dr. J

08-22-2021 at 06:53 AM.
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https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-...gK-avD_BwE

Can i just install this?
I've installed numerous Curt hitches on various cars, vans, SUVs - most often my biggest issues are the factory holes, getting help (these things are heavy) and torque.

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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08-22-2021 at 07:20 AM.
08-22-2021 at 07:20 AM.
Quote from Dr. J :
I've installed numerous Curt hitches on various cars, vans, SUVs - most often my biggest issues are the factory holes, getting help (these things are heavy) and torque.

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
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08-22-2021 at 07:37 AM.
08-22-2021 at 07:37 AM.
Quote from jasonweaver :
You would have to have a trailer hitch receiver, assuming you don't already. U-Haul installs them for around 100 bucks. If you have one already, it's pretty easy to install this.

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?
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Quote from wethead4 :
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
Or a family that could help laugh out loud I'm more afraid that my eldest would drop it on my face. If I'm in areal tough spot I use a hook or wire to hold up one side of the mount, which helps getting a bolt in the other side.

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.
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08-22-2021 at 09:41 AM.
08-22-2021 at 09:41 AM.
Thule's parts website shows was "Thule 4 Bike Hitching Post Pro 934XT - Available Mar 2005 - Dec 2006"
Is it worth it to buy a new bike rack last made in 2006?
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08-22-2021 at 11:14 AM.
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Btw there are bunch of videos from etrailer on Youtube fitting this rack on different cars.
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08-22-2021 at 11:20 AM.
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Quote from daytonajrw :
Thule's parts website shows was "Thule 4 Bike Hitching Post Pro 934XT - Available Mar 2005 - Dec 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
https://www.dickssportinggoods.co...y4bkhtchtc
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