Will the Replacement Anti-Sway Cradle # TH8523486001 Fit a Thule Apex Bike Rack?
Updated 07/02/2026 | Published 06/23/2026
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Do anti sway cradles for the helium rack fit the angled extension of the apex rack? The attachment clips look exactly the same c-shape and gap distance.
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
Hello John,
Thanks for writing in.
The Replacement Anti-Sway Cradle # TH8523486001 is designed specifically for the Thule Raceway bike rack, so it is not the correct replacement for a Thule Apex rack. Even though the attachment clips may look very similar, Thule uses different replacement parts for different rack families, and I cannot verify that the Raceway cradle will fit or function correctly on an Apex rack.
For your Thule Apex rack, you'll want the Replacement Anti-Sway Attachment for Thule Apex and Helium Aero Bike Racks # 852-3037-001. This is the replacement that Thule designed for the Apex and Helium Aero models, so it will provide the correct fit and proper support for your bike.
Did you something happen to your current one, or just wear out over time?
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John
7/1/2026
So I ordered and received both of these anti-sway parts and I CAN CONFIRM that they both fit my Thule APEX bike rack just as I thought! (I suspect most the anti-sway parts will fit since they have similar if not the same hanging clip dimensions shown in the photos)