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Gazzer
 


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'Swing Away' Bike rack

Any of you USA guys n' gals, have the LR 'swing away' bike rack from the LR accessories brochure?

If so what are your thoughts? Yes or No?

Does it rattle around a lot?

Many thanks.

G
    
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jwest
 


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I don't know anything about the LR model but either the Yakima or Thule full swing type carriers work very well and have been recently redesigned. They completely swing to the right side to allow full access to tailgate area. won't work if you have a tire carrier that swings out though.
 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
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You might like this one:



I do Thumbs Up
 Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding 
 
Post #2806511st Apr 2008 7:11 pm
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jwest
 


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You might like it but I don't like climbing over crap to get in the back of an suv.

the swing away gets the bikes out of the way, to the side, allowing a neat clear rear area.
 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6 
 
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 Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding 
 
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jwest
 


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sorry, wasn't trying to be mean, just letting the guy know the pros and cons.
 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6 
 
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The LR bike rack is manufatured by Thule. I believe it's simease is a 98something. We haven't had any complaints yet.
  
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It looks a lot like this:-

http://www.thuleracks.com/product.asp?dept_id=8&sku=964
  
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Sorry - I should have added that you would need the 2" square tow hitch receiver Landrover part KNB500023
  
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Gazzer
 


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Thanks peeps. I intend to get the tow bar and bike rack from LR USA. Just wondering about the legalities of it really.

G
    
Post #2812042nd Apr 2008 6:24 pm
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fyi the yakima full swing 4 is built better....
 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6 
 
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Gazzer
 


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jwest wrote:
fyi the yakima full swing 4 is built better....


Link???
    
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Gazzer wrote:
jwest wrote:
fyi the yakima full swing 4 is built better....


Link???


you can find it yourself via google yakima!!
 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6 
 
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I like the bottle opener on the end Laughing

http://www.yakima.com/racks/bike-racks/pro...daddy.aspx
  
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bluebarchetta wrote:
I like the bottle opener on the end Laughing

http://www.yakima.com/racks/bike-racks/pro...daddy.aspx


Proper post ride recovery beverage of course!


For people with a rear spare tire carrier, the Thule rack that mounts to a spare tire, like on a Disco II, works great as well. I had one of these Yaks before we got the tire carrier and like how now, the bikes and tire all swing out of the way due to the way the tire carrier swings out the right and locks.
 96 Disco I, 210,000 miles - still going strong
04 Disco II, Vienna/Tundra, +2" lift, onboard air, 120V...
07 LR3 HSE
2008 Audi S4 Avant mt6 
 
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