Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2007 Lincoln MKX- Video
All right today, on this 2007 Lincoln MKX, we're going to do a test fit of part number Y02433 from Yakima; this is their Hold up 2 Bike Rack. Okay one thing you know about this bike rack is that it's designed for two-inch receiver hitches only. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, then we'll go ahead and install the anti-rattle bolt then put the lock on the other side. All right, with the bike rack installed, we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. At its closest point from the bicycle rack to the bumper, we're looking at three quarters of an inch. All right, now we'll go ahead and unfold the bike rack and get one more measurement. more
5/9/2012 7:01:44 PM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2007 Lincoln MKX- Video
All right today on this 2007 Lincoln MKX, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule, the Vertex 4 Bicycle Rack. Now a few things to know about this bicycle rack that it will work inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, with a class one receiver hitch, you're limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with two-inch receiver hitch with the provided spacer. That's what we'll be working with today. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, then we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. more
5/9/2012 7:00:17 PM
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2007 Lincoln MKX- Video
All right today, on this 2007 Lincoln MKX, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH958 from Thule, this is the Parkway 2 Bike Carrier. One thing to know about this bicycle rack, that it is designed for two-inch receiver hitches only. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, then we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. With the bike rack installed, now we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the security cable loop to the bumper, we're looking at a clearance of half an inch. Ground clearance is going to be 11 1/2 inches. more
5/9/2012 6:57:37 PM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2007 Lincoln MKX- Video
All right today, on this 2007 Lincoln MKX, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule, the Double Track Platform Style Bike Rack. A few key points to know about this bike rack, this will work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches, both class one and class two, and this will also work with two-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. We'll be working with the two-inch receiver hitch today. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt, then install the lock on the other side. Okay, now we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. All right, it looks like the bike rack wraps over the bumper a little bit, and that's our closest point. more
5/9/2012 6:33:23 PM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2007 Lincoln MKX- Video
All right today, on this 2007 Lincoln MKX, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH9025 from Thule, the Apex Four-Bike Carrier. Few things to know about this bicycle carrier, that it will work inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class one and class two. However, when using it with a class one hitch, you're limited to just carrying just two bicycles. Now this will also work with a two-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and that's what we're working with today. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, we'll make sure that the integrated hitch pin is secured into the hitch pin hole and that--we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle device. Okay with the bike rack installed, we'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements. more
5/9/2012 6:16:25 PM
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2007 Lincoln MKX- Video
Alright, today on this 2007 Lincoln MKX were going to do a test fit of part #: A30901 from Sport Rack. Alright, a few key notes to know about this bike rack that it will work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches, both class 1 and class 2. Now this will also work with 2 inch receiver hitches with the included spacer and on this vehicle well be working with a 2 inch receiver hitch. Now well go ahead and start off by installing the bike rack into the hitch, well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and install the safety clip on the other side. Alright, next well go ahead and unfold the bike rack and get some clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the bumper were looking at a distance of 7 inches. more
5/9/2012 5:18:13 PM
