Replacement Endcap For a Thule DoubleTrack 990 Bike Rack

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will this end cap work for the thule doubletrack 990? see attached pic. If not, do you have one that will? Thank you - Paul

asked by: Paul

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Expert Reply:

No, the Replacement Square Endcap for Thule Parkway Bike Carrier # 853-5826 is not the correct endcap for your Thule DoubleTrack 990 bike rack.

The correct endcap is the Replacement Square End Cap for Thule Hitch Bike Racks # 853-7484.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Thule DoubleTrack 990 Bike Rack Missing the Endcap
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