Matching Thule Bike Rack and Hitch Locks to Use the Same Key

Published 12/08/2015

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Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device

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$64.45

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

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Question:

I have a Thule bike rack with 007 key. Can I buy two hitch pins keyed with a 007 key?

asked by: Earl

Helpful Expert Reply:

Most brands of hitch-mount bike racks use their own unique type of threaded hitch pin/lock. Thule has their Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device # THSTL2 that fits a wide range of their hitch carriers. These anti-rattle locks can be re-keyed to match other Thule items such as the lock on your rack.

You'll need to order a set of four lock cores, part # TH450400, and use these new lock cores to replace those in the two hitch locks you order, and also in your existing bike rack. This way all three devices, the bike rack and both of the hitch locks you'll use on the two vehicles, will take the same key. Unfortunately it is not possible to order the hitch locks with the key number you already have but it is easy enough to get them all to match by using the new set of cores. This will also give you a spare core just in case.

The kit includes a Universal Control Key that you'll use to remove the existing cores and install the new ones. I linked an installation video for your reference.

expert reply by: Adam R