Availability of Thule Apex Replacement Part
Updated 02/05/2026 | Published 07/14/2024
Question:
I have a Thule Swingaway Apex I think! Its VERY old, maybe 20 years old but still going strong! I show a 515-5174 on the rack. My male connector to the female connector got lose and dragged on the fwy, shaving half the male connector. Im hoping I can purchase a replacement cable as the bars have the screw and not the rivet on the bars. Is this possible? Thank you for any help!
asked by: Jojo A
Expert Reply:
I wish we could get the part you need but due to the age of what you have there aren't any replacement parts available from Thule for that bike rack. For that reason it is probably best to replace the rack with a new one like the part # TH9027XT which is the current version of that rack.
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Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Swing Away
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Swing-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Jameson C.
2/3/2026
Hey, were you able to find a replacement or decide to go with the newer Thule Apex Swing XT rack? Knowing what you ended up doing could help others with older Thule racks in the same spot.