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[Beach]

To your questions: #1- I remove seats to keep them clean and dry. Handle bars are above the hood line but not interfering with fwd vision.  #2- headlight bean shines through the spokes but there is no noticeable impact to the beam. #3- No change in mpg that I noticed. #4- mounted to the brush guard, so no bumper contact.

[lqhikers]

Be aware if you mount a bike/tire carrier on the front of newer tacoma.

the radar sensor for cruise control is in the toyota emblem,any blockage including bug splatter

can cause shut down of cruise control.

 

Le,lqhikers

[buckland]

I have been asked if the bikes block the headlights.... yes a bit. We do nearly all traveling especially summer and lights aren't an issue. When I have driven at night not a major drop but bit on passenger side. No visibility issues. Someone asked about one bike tire being would have to be in a pretty big holeonly a foot off the ground. We have had no issues at all.... one would have to be in a pretty big hole for the tire to hit. We are getting my wife a new bike which will also raise tat one tire higher due to the crossbar height

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[fuzzymarindave]

I have a front receiver and have put bike rack there too.  Only my beater bike though.  The replacement value of our two good bikes is probably worth more than the value of the truck so the rear hitch is safer.

[BBZ]

I would never consider putting my mountain bike on the front of my truck (yes, I buy expensive bikes because its what I do for recreation, a lot).. bugs and debris could seriously mess things up. IF that is not what your intentions are, seems like a decent solution. 

 

We use a Thule T2 with a Yakima swing away. It works great, so easy to use and nice to not have to hop over the rack.. super solid as well. 

[XJINTX]

Is there a solution like the Swing Daddy but for only 2 bikes?

[fuzzymarindave]

The Yakima swing daddy had the dual padded arms.  Unless you have low cost hardtail bikes, I would recommend a swing away with wheel trays instead of arms.

Look at:

https://rockymounts.com/backstage/

[anthonym]

The Yakima swing away adapter (backswing) is pretty bomber. We have an OEV Camp-x not a FWC but I'm able to open the door without opening the swing arm because the adapter acts as a bit of a hitch extension. Nice for quick stops. The swing away mechanism is also very easy to use.

[DarinH]

I'll throw down for the Yakima Backswing. Very well designed and built and does have some extension already built in. If you go with a rear mount, a swing away is a must IMO.

[SigSanDiego]

https://www.1up-usa.com

Hands down best, most robust bike racks on market today.

No plastic. All aluminum.

I’ve had them all. They all day a plastic death. All around same price but it’s a “forever rack.”

They have a swing-away option too.