Replacement Upright with Hooks for Thule Doubletrack Bike Carrier

This is an exact replacement for the original upright for the 990 Double Track Bike rack. If you are replacing a damaged bar on your existing rack be sure to have a Universal Change Key for Thule Locks (Item # 853-1251). One was provided with the original rack but if you can't find it be sure to order one along with the upright or you won't be able to swap your original locks over to the new bar which does not come with lock cylinders. Swapping the locks over is very simple, just unlock your old locks with the regular key and then using the change key wiggle the lock cylinder straight out of the old rack then install it in the new one. There are short videos on YouTube that show how to remove the locks and install them if you forgot how. Just look up replacing Thule locks on the search bar in YouTube. The upright base on our rack became bent beyond repair after encountering a severe dip in the road for some railroad tracks at highway speeds. The poor bike rack was no match for some really poor road engineering but it held together and kept the bikes safe for another two hundred miles till we got home. Very impressed in the redundancy of the wheel straps and support bar to keep the bikes safe even under severe conditions. We have driven thousand of miles with this rack, over highways and dirt roads and even up to the tops of a few mountains that have toll roads and not once did I ever feel this rack wasn't up to the job. Absolutely a great product and etrailer.com is a great place to deal with. Always ready to answer questions, super service as well as great prices. 5 stars once again! 444611

Fast shipping. Works perfectly, easy to install. 614421

Actually surprised Thule didn’t replace this as a manufacturer product defect the arm just ripped (see pictures) - etrailer was great - easy to use site, fast order processing and prompt delivery - the part was easy to replace - just wish I didn’t have to buy the oart 581787

Hard to find part, arrived quickly. A $380 bike rack now good as new . 542686

George was awesome. Shipped my order the same day. Got it a day early!!! That hardly even happens!!! Checked several places , BEST PRICE & SERVICE! 515530

Great product. It fit exactly 418279

Product arrived the next day after ordering and I had selected economy shipping! Came in perfect condition with great follow up from etrailer. For sure will buy from them again. 345799

by: Philip07/02/2016

We ordered the double track bike carrier and Pat expedited the delivery to us. When we put it together a small part of the rack needed to be replaced. We contacted Pat and she got the part to us right away. We had it in time for our trip to Canada to visit the grand kids. We were impressed with the service we received from etrailer every step of the way. They are our go-to-place for any trailer needs. 267645

ecently purchased the hidden hitch class III round tube receiver and the Thule platform bike hitch model 990XT. While assembling the platform bike hitch I noticed the upright tube and hook assembly release clip would not release and allow the upright tube to go lateral. I called etrailer and they sent the replacement part quickly. The Thule hitch and the platform bike rack are high quality products and I strongly recommend that if you are in the market for a bike rack you visit etrailer online and watch the video and then confirm with a sales rep which bike rack will be best suited for your vehicle. Thank you etrailer for excellent service and a great product at a reasonable price. 233914

The product when first received had a few issues but etrailer customer service ( Madison) was able to resolve all of the issues satisfactorily. Enclosed please find the final product installed. 228711

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I have never met with a more responsive and attentive group of people and organization. They helped me every step of the way, and when a part arrived with some damage they were very quick to respond to address the issue. Thank you etrailer and to your employees. 227548