Review of Thule Replacement Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly T2 Or Sidearm - 753-3579 Video

The replacement arm part #753-3579 is exactly what you need. This will convert your older Thule T2 bike rack to allow it to be used with the 29 inch wheel you have now.

The two parts you mentioned would be all you'd need, part numbers #753-3579 and #753-3583 as they appear to be the only parts that are damaged and the rest could be swapped over as needed.

The Thule T2 is the older style and the T2 Classic #TH9044-TH9046 and T2 Pro XTR #TH83JV are the newer style. The newer T2 Classic and the pro xtr can accept tires up to 5 inches wide but it does require changing the strap location. I've…

I spoke with my contact at Thule regarding the Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly #753-3579 referenced in your question. He stated that it does not appear that the replacement part has had any recent upgrades, but it will also depend on which particular…

To drill out any lock core you want to start off with a small drill bit (tungsten carbide-tipped or cobalt drill bits work best) and then work your way up in drill bit size until the lock core is released. We don't have any videos of this…

So I'm guessing you got enough of the lock core drilled out to unlock it, is that correct? If so, you might be able to use the change key like #853-1251 to remove the core and replace it with a lock (and key) keyed to the remaining lock if…

The Replacement Bolt part #853-5976 along with the Replacement Washer part #951081654 are what you are going to need to install the Replacement Bottom Spar Hanger part #753358402 on your Thule T2 Classic 2 Bike Platform Rack part #TH9044 or…

Replacement Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly #753-3579 is the same one that originally came on your T2 bike rack so it would not offer any additional length. There is a longer one, #752-1272-001, which is 31-1/2 inches long overall which is about 2…

If you have the older version of the Thule T2 Classic (pre 2012) then you can replace your ratcheting arms with part #752-1272-001 which has an overall length of 31-1/2" and will accommodate your 29" bike tires. If you check out…

For the T2 Classic Thule offers the replacement locking arm part #753-3579 and the non-locking arm part #753357902 but they do not offer a replacement tray. That's basically the only part they don't offer on the T2 Classic part…

Part #753357902 is a Non-Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly that fits specific versions of the T2 Classic TH9044, TH9045 and #TH9046. Part #753-3579 is a LOCKING Ratchet Arm Assembly for the following discontinued Thule T2 Hitch Bike Rack models TH916,…

If you are looking for a replacement locking arm, it really depends on what particular model rack you need that replacement for. For example, for a replacement arm on the Thule T2 Pro Classic #TH9045 (1-1/4-inch hitches) or TH9044 (2-inch hitches),…