Custom tow hook hitch setup for bike rack / transport / carrier - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Erci · 08-13-2019, 08:29 AM

I had the parts custom made and was hoping to use this with my old rack. My rack weighs 43 pounds and each bike is ~30 (I was hoping to carry 2 bikes).
Unfortunately, it appears to be way to much weight for this setup. It may hold up, but I am not comfortable with the amount of flex at the mounting points (not the hardware, but the car itself).

So.. if you have a light bike rack for class 1 hitch and want to carry 1 bike, this setup is really nice. No permanent hitch to install.

Bars are made out of 303 stainless steel. Hitch is class 1.

*** The hitch is offset about 1" to the right.. this aligned it better with my bikes on rack. If you want it to be perfectly centered, I would drill out the mounting holes on the hitch and make them into slots. This way you can center it or move it around, to account for bike alignment.
*** Automotive tolerances are somewhat loose. This fits perfectly onto my car, but you may find that the hitch will not simply slip onto the extended bars on yours. Use caution and wear gloves when installing the hitch onto the bars.

$199 for the whole setup + actual shipping cost.

Erci · 08-14-2019, 05:19 PM

Bump! The custom steel rods alone were $150 to fabricate. Nice setup for someone carrying 1 bike!

Erci · 08-19-2019, 03:28 PM

Alternatively, can sell just the threaded bars + hardware for $119

Erci · 09-29-2020, 12:38 PM

This is still available. Great for carrying single light bike via hitch rack or towing a light trailer without having to mount permanent hitch.

08-13-2019, 08:29 AM	#1
Erci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2018 BRZ Limited Location: Pittsford, VT Posts: 137 Thanks: 152 Thanked 64 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Custom tow hook hitch setup for bike rack / transport / carrier I had the parts custom made and was hoping to use this with my old rack. My rack weighs 43 pounds and each bike is ~30 (I was hoping to carry 2 bikes). Unfortunately, it appears to be way to much weight for this setup. It may hold up, but I am not comfortable with the amount of flex at the mounting points (not the hardware, but the car itself). So.. if you have a light bike rack for class 1 hitch and want to carry 1 bike, this setup is really nice. No permanent hitch to install. Bars are made out of 303 stainless steel. Hitch is class 1. * The hitch is offset about 1" to the right.. this aligned it better with my bikes on rack. If you want it to be perfectly centered, I would drill out the mounting holes on the hitch and make them into slots. This way you can center it or move it around, to account for bike alignment. * Automotive tolerances are somewhat loose. This fits perfectly onto my car, but you may find that the hitch will not simply slip onto the extended bars on yours. Use caution and wear gloves when installing the hitch onto the bars. $199 for the whole setup + actual shipping cost. Attached Images Last edited by Erci; 08-13-2019 at 10:09 AM. Reason: Adding 'rack' to title to help with search

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08-14-2019, 05:19 PM	#2
Erci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2018 BRZ Limited Location: Pittsford, VT Posts: 137 Thanks: 152 Thanked 64 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Bump! The custom steel rods alone were $150 to fabricate. Nice setup for someone carrying 1 bike!

08-19-2019, 03:28 PM	#3
Erci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2018 BRZ Limited Location: Pittsford, VT Posts: 137 Thanks: 152 Thanked 64 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Alternatively, can sell just the threaded bars + hardware for $119

09-29-2020, 12:38 PM	#4
Erci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2018 BRZ Limited Location: Pittsford, VT Posts: 137 Thanks: 152 Thanked 64 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This is still available. Great for carrying single light bike via hitch rack or towing a light trailer without having to mount permanent hitch.

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