Removing Excessive Movement of Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack
Question:
I just bought and installed a Thule 934 on my 2008 Subaru Tribeca. There seems to be a lot of movement of the rack male part in the hitch receiver. Is this normal? Is it right that the rack is bolted in on just one side I didnt buy the lock? Thanks for any advice.
asked by: Liz Y
Expert Reply:
With any given trailer hitch and hitch accessory there is a chance of some rattle and slop that could occur. The solution in many accessories is a weldnut in the shank that when used with a threaded hitch pin pulls the accessory shank tight to the receiver to eliminate play. The nut is only needed on the one side to pull the shank tight.
The Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Carrier, # TH934XTR, is one of these accessories that does have a weldnut and threaded hitch pin. But it sounds like it needs some help. Something like the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch, # RM-061 would take up any additional play. I have included a link to a video review of the Quiet Hitch for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Hitch Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Sleeve Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Towing Anti-Rattle
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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