Yakima FullSwing 8002465 4 Bike 2" Hitch Swing-Away Bicycle Rack

Yakima FullSwing 8002465 4 Bike 2" Hitch Swing-Away Bicycle Rack - Installation and Product Review. For additional information please visit us at www.rackwarehouse.com/yakima-...
Yakima 8002465 FullSwing 4 Bike 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Mounted Bicycle Rack combines convenient access to the rear of your vehicle with maximum security and stability for your bikes. Because the FullSwing comes fully assembled right out of the box, even the initial setup is simple. Simply slide the unit's tongue into your vehicle's 2 inch receiver and the AutoPin hitch pin automatically snaps into place - eliminating the need to steady the rack with one hand while fumbling around with a wrench under your vehicle with the other. To fully secure the Yakima FullSwing, hand tighten the integrated SpeedKnob until firmly tight. This activates the anti-rattle mechanism and provides maximum stability by making firm contact with all four inner walls of your vehicle's receiver. When you're ready to get out on the road, flick the red TriggerFinger switch at the top of the mast and raise the bike carrying arms until snapped into place. Bikes may be placed anywhere along the fully padded bike arms. Once your bike is in place, slide the freely moving ZipStrip cradles under your bicycle and pull the ZipStrips tight around the top tube and seat tube. The ZipStrip cradles eliminate the hassle of rubber straps while offering a fast, secure, and stable hold that helps prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact. The Yakima FullSwing easily swings out toward the passenger side, giving you full access to your vehicle's trunk, hatch or tailgate. The swing out mechanism snaps in place to prevent your bikes from unexpectedly swinging back toward the rear of the vehicle. Note: Never attempt to swing the unit out while parked on a hill. Woman's bikes and bikes with odd shaped frames may require the use of Yakima's Top Tube Frame Adapter Bar (sold separately - see below). The FullSwing includes the locking SpeedKnob mounting system - which locks the FullSwing to your vehicle, and the built-in cable lock - to secure your bicycles to the rack. Please check this fit compatibility chart to ensure this bike rack is going to work with your particular hitch style - Yakima Hitch Rack - Fit Tips Chart.

[@memphisslimbo9837]

This video is extremely helpful- thanks for posting. Quick question: The Black handle you turn at 1:21. Mine hits the rear-mounted spare (FJ Cruiser) keeping it from rotating all the way around to tighten it. My initial thoughts are to just cut about 2 inches off the plastic handle so that it can freely rotate all the way around. It's a brand new NOS unit and I kind of hate cutting a bit off the handle- but any other thoughts? Thanks!

[@rackwarehouse]

When it comes to a spare tire, a lot of hitch mounted bike racks have some interference with that point on the vehicle. Cutting may be an adequate solution, however if something fails with the unit relating to that handle, Thule may make the decision not to cover it under warranty due to the modification. Something to consider when modifying the rack. Appreciate you watching the video!

[@memphisslimbo9837]

@@rackwarehouse Thanks. In the end that's what I ended up doing- just nipped about 2" off and everything is good now.

[@ckaceritus]

Is there anything beyond a 3/4" nut to stop a thief from stealing the top half of the rack?

[@rackwarehouse]

If you're referring to the top half from the swing base up, no. However it's rather unlikely a thief would disassemble that piece without being familiar with this specific rack.

[@GBWitchDoctor]

Good observation. You could put a little JB Weld on it to ensure a thief doesn't take the bolt off. You're going to have to grind it off if you ever need to disassemble it. I haven't found a reason to yet though.