Is There a Replacement Locking Cable For The Thule Apex XT Bike Rack?

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I need to get a replacement cable for the lock on the Apex XT swing hitch bike rack. Ours was cut and our bikes were stolen. Do you have a replacement parts for that?

asked by: Jen G

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While Thule does not offer a replacement cable lock for your Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack # TH9027XT you can use the Thule Cable Lock # TH538XT. This would allow you to use the lock core from your bike rack so you would not have to have a separate key.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Alex

8/9/2025

Is There a Replacement locks for the hitch and the upper part where the straps are For The Thule Apex XT Bike Rack?

Jesse M.

8/11/2025

@Alex Are you looking for just the lock cores themselves? Those are available, take a look at the following: - Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2 # TH450200

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