Replacement Locking Anti-Rattle Knob for Thule Apex Bike Racks and Rain Gutter Foot Packs - Qty 1

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Ensure that your Thule Apex bike rack is securely connected to your hitch by replacing a lost or damaged lock knob, which you use to tighten the rack to your hitch. This locking knob also works for Thule roof-rack feet for rain gutters. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule accessories and parts part number 753-0073 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Locking Anti-Rattle Knob for Thule Apex Bike Racks and Rain Gutter Foot Packs - Qty 1. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.

Thule Accessories and Parts - 753-0073

Features:

Replaces 1 lock knob for the EasyMount system on your Thule Apex bike rack
Works with M8 bolts with a 1.25 mm thread pitch
Fits Thule Apex TH9025, TH9026 and TH9027
- Also fits Thule rain gutter foot packs TH300, TH368, TH369 and TH387
Lets you tighten the rack in your hitch to prevent rattle and sway
Includes lock plug that can be replaced by a Thule One-Key System lock core (sold separately)

1500056329 Replacement Locking Anti-Rattle Knob for Thule Apex Bicycle Racks - Qty 1

Replaces Thule 7530073 and 753-0073

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Hi, there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a quick look at this Thule Replacement Locking Anti-Rattle Knob. This is gonna replace one lock knob for your Thule Easy Mount System on your Thule Apex Bike Rack. And this is gonna fit with the three models of Apex bike racks that you see on the screen there. It's also going to work for your Thule Rain Gutter Foot Pack models that you see on the screen there.

So, if you have any of those models, you can trust this is gonna fit right in place of that original anti-rattle knob. So, it's going to do a great job in place of that original for your Apex bike racks. This will allow you to tighten the rack in your hitch to prevent any rattle and sway. Will work with an inmate bolt with a 1.25 millimeter thread pitch. And this does include the lock plug that can be replaced by a Thule One Key System Lock Core, which is sold separately if you're wanting to get this, make this a locking knob for yourself, and make sure everything's gonna be nice and secure.

So, that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.

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by: Linda 11/02/2022

I have a very old but faithful Thule roof rack. One of the tightening knobs gave up. I was able to find exactly the replacement item I needed. Thanks etrailer.com. Easy to use website with lightning fast shipping. My paddle partner sends her thanks as well.

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Linda One Year Later

11/3/2023

Great. No problems. Thule products are as faithful as ever.

Mike L.

11/15/2023

@Linda We're glad to hear that!

by: David 09/09/2026

The correct part ! Easy fix

by: Brian 07/07/2026

Great product..Quick delivery.
Definitely great to do business with.

by: David W 11/09/2012

locking knob for gutter-mount racks. As it turns out, I didn't need the knob, just a new lock set. I'm happy regardless as it looks much newer than the others on the car. Probably going to order another to keep a nice matching set on the side of the car. My preferred method of removal for the lock plug is to take the three screws out on the back of the knob and tap it out using a punch and small hammer. Another good way is to use a large pair of wire strippers, with the flat side against the knob and the angled side (the physical stripping part of the pliers) under the plug flange. Gently wiggle up and down on the strippers and it will remove the plug evenly and without chipping the sides.Couldn't beat the prices and shipping was very fast. Thanks, etrailer!

David W. One Year Later

5/12/2014

Its been a year since I installed my new knobs and locks, they still work fantastic and never give me any grief. Looking forward to another year of service!

by: Peter 10/19/2019

My only complaint is that Thule does not make known how this knob attaches to the rack. Other than that service is excellent and quick. You get what you order and they are quality parts.

Peter One Year Later

10/20/2020

With additional hardware you can adapt it to work

by: Jeff M 05/26/2015

I wanted to replace my regular knobs on the arms of my Thule bike rack with lockable ones. I already had one extra knob but needed another. When I searched the web I found that there were 2 kinds. One was a cheap imitation with plastic threads and the other was the real deal - a Thule replacement part. etrailer had multiple images of what I was looking for so I was certain I was going to be getting a Thule knob with the metal threaded core and at a very reasonable price to boot.

I also needed a lock cylinder that would not only fit the knob but one that was keyed to the other knobs I had and etrailer had it. It was very convenient to be able to purchase both items from the same place and on top of it all I received the items faster than I expected.

The reason why it was important to get a knob with a metal core is because I needed to access the inside of the knob and exchange the nut it comes with with one that had a different thread and matched my bolts. Now I can not only lock the rack to the rear mounted spare on my Wrangler, but I can also lock the adjustable arms to prevent them from being stolen - all using the same key.

by: Allen K. 08/29/2017

Wow. This was exactly what I needed. It is a perfect replacement for the original knob from my 30-year old roof rack. The threads on the original knob were stripped. This one fit perfectly and I was able to insert the old lock into the new one. I did have some difficulty removing the plastic plug from the new knob and had to disassemble the knob it and force the plug out from the inside. A minor inconvenience for a replacement knob that is priced so reasonably. Thanks to etrailer for keeping these old parts available and giving years of life to old bike racks.

by: Phil 10/06/2020 One Year Later

This was the second or third time I’ve ordered from etrailer. The first orders were for replacement parts on a 20 year-old boat trailer. All parts fit and operate as expected. The staff at etrailer is very helpful, filling orders quickly and accurately. Their prices are very competitive as well. I definitely recommend etrailer.

by: Jack W. 07/01/2016

The locking Nut on my Thule Canoe Rack would not tighten. I found the exact locking Nut I needed at etrailer.com. It was easy to order and worked perfectly on my Thule Canoe Rack when received. I was very happy with my experience at etrailer.com.

by: John 10/07/2019

The exact product and worked perfectly with my Thule 9025 bike rack carrier. Have recently purchased multiple replacement items and highly recommend etrailer. Great prices and multiple shipping options m

by: Michael 09/22/2025 One Year Later

Part worked perfectly and service was excellent!

by: Scott 06/27/2018

These are the weak link in the canoe rack that mounts on the rain gutters on a Jeep. This is the second time I’ve ordered replacements. The plastic part strips easily when tightened.
etrailer Corp is great! Fast service. If your going to get these racks, etrailer will have the parts you will need to keep it secure. Just my experience.

by: Lee 09/18/2018

Direct replacement for my thule rain gutter foot pack on my 2016 Jeep Wrangler. Fit perfectly, just what I needed. I needed to replace one of the knobs I stripped overtightening.

by: Brian from maine 02/10/2014

This was just the knob i needed to repalce a broken one on my existing rack set up. Shipping was fast, easy to track, and the packing was simple, and environmental friendly by using paper wrapping and a combined label/ packing list sticker.

by: Will 08/06/2015

Great locks for the window gutter rack. I used the old screw hardware from my old non-locking piece to put on the new locking piece. Works great

by: Scott 01/22/2019

Product was priced well, service was excellent. Fast shipping reached me on the road during an extended trip (I would say "without a hitch", except that their fast shipment meant I still had use of one!) Thanks.

by: Alexander 02/11/2017

Etrailer is very fast with shipping, great on prices and you get exactly what you order! Will shop with them again!

by: Loren 08/18/2021

Very quick delivery. Excellent replacement product.

Loren One Year Later

8/23/2022

Awesome product! Nice improvements compared to previous version.

by: Nate 09/27/2015

etrailer is so easy to navigate. I even searched the manufacturer's site and it was so hard to find what I needed. I bought from etrailer because the price was reasonable, but more significantly because it was easy to find.

by: Daniel 08/02/2018 One Year Later

As expected and in time for my trip. Etrailer is everything that is good about buying online.

by: Jeffrey 07/20/2017

replacement works as intended, fast shipping, no hassles! recommended!

by: Thomas 06/07/2021

Perfect fit, excellent description, quick shipping..

by: Flint 07/19/2023

My roof rack is old. The knobs, even though I talked to someone, are the wrong diameter to work with my bolts. I will go to the hardwar store and get different bolts.

by: Dave C. 01/14/2014

Worked as promised. Same quality as the original. Extra fast shipping. I will order from you in the future.

by: Thayne 06/03/2019

delivered exactly as said - part worked great! thank you etrailer!

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