amanbawa

Hi All! I have a Lexus GX 460 and am interested in putting a tow hitch bike rack on it. Here are my basic requirements:

• can hold 4 bikes
• can get out of the way so I can open the rear gate
• is stable when driving at highway speed (not too much shake, sway)

Anyone have any recent recommendations or ones to avoid? I tried searching but see only old postings (over 4 years old) so thought I would ask. I am interested in purchasing this week as we may use next weekend. I am also looking at what ball mount I should put on.

Looking for best manufacturer, models, and places to purchase.
Thanks in advance for any help!

Kind Regards,

Aman

Acrad

Looks like a couple Thule "swinging" options here.

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-...12/TH9027.html

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Bike-.../TH9031XT.html

rroman001

I have the Thule Apex Swing 4. I use it with the Gx460 and carry 3 - 4 bikes. Pros..... does what its meant to do which is swing open and allow me to get into the truck. I also used this with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for the same reason and used it many ski seasons. The only Con that I know of is this is a very beefy bike rack and when you pick it up to install, you better have a good grip and not use your back or you will get injured like i did.

mattau

There are also the Yakima ones. The cheapest one is the Sportrack Ridge Swing. I just picked up an old Yakima FullSwing 4 that is in good condition. I am happy with it.

sfuad

I recently purchased Yakima full swing. Kids love it. Very easy to swing it while bikes are loaded. I like the ratchet style bike holders on Yakima compared to the straps on Thule. Plus my GX is black in color so I was biased towards Yakima compared to silver Thule

Randy B

I bought a Yakima Swing Daddy 4, and have not looked back since. Holds 4 bikes, has a cable lock built in, straps for all the bikes in two places, and swing completely out of the way when loaded. It's heavy duty and I don't worry about long trips when its loaded. You will need a few extra bungee cords to keep the wheels straight on the fork from rotating the steering, but that was the only add on I found I needed.

Randy B

clerkp

Hi, can anyone recommend a rear trunk bike rack that fits a 2017 GX 460 without a trailer hitch? I see Thule makes a couple that they claim fits. Thanks.

ltsr

If you don’t have a hitch, you can add one for Around $100:

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...saAq44EALw_wcB

Unless you just don’t like running a hitch at all, we’ll have to wait what others have done.

ASE

If you do choose to install a hitch ... when using a taller-than-stock tire (now or in the future) ... keep in mind that some brands maximize the spare tire space, while others impose a level of restriction beyond the OEM tire size.

caesosa

Getting a hitch is the way to go. It’s a really easy install with the one highlighted above.

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

Agreed, hitch is the way to go, otherwise you're using hooks to the body panels (scratching paint). I sucked it up and got one that swings for the GX.

rsdouglass

So, I just installed a Curt Class 2 Trailer hitch on my 2014 LS460. Got the hitch at Ama zon for less than $140, delivered via UPS.
The Curt part# is 12114. It is a nice looking hitch, exactly like the one pictured by 'roadfrog' on the red LS460.
It took me two days to build up the courage to pull off the rear bumper cover
But once I started the install, I guess the job was completed in less than 3 hours, with lots of "thinking'-before-doin'".
The instructions were perfect, with no drilling; and I only had to cut (using a razor-knife) about a 2"x3" square of plastic from an underneath cover that no one sees. The result is a hitch that is almost 'invisible' (without the ball assembly).
I also bought the 'new' euro-style 1-7/8" ball from Curt: (CURT 45551 Euro Mount Trailer Hitch Ball Mount with 1-7/8-Inch Trailer Hitch Ball)
Now I can easily tow my Tractor Supply utility trailer... thus saving my LS460 trunk from all kinds of dirty, messy stuff I used to jam in there
MY QUESTION- I have read that wiring a simple 4-prong hitch plug to my LS460 is not so simple... Is there an adapter kit to ease the wiring pain?
Thank you in advance!

Kmellinger

I am looking for a trailer hitch bike rack that one folder down the swing gate will open. I am looking for a platform bike rack. Any recommendations.? Has anyone used the kuat transfer bike rack with the GX 460? I am OK removing the bikes in order to open the swing door I just want to make sure that when the platform is flat the door will clear.

csrpenfab

I have the Kuat NV 2.0 rack on my GX460, and it works great. The rack tips down with a foot lever, but the rear barn door won't clear unless you remove the bikes. If you fold the bike holding arms down, the rear door will open just fine without having to tip the rack down. It's a great rack and rock solid; whether it's holding my 20lb carbon gravel bike or 2 60lb E-Bikes. They're not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Look for one when REI has their semi-annual 20% off sale.

Acrad

Maybe some help here?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...xus-460-a.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...the-gx460.html