Rear-opening vehicles and bike racks have always lived in tension. Load bikes, lose tailgate access. Tilt the rack, hope there's enough clearance. The Pivot V2 from Kuat solves this by converting platform racks into swing-away systems, pivoting your entire loaded rack to the side with a single lever pull. One motion gets you 90 degrees of clearance, and a second lever releases the arm to swing a full 120 degrees when you need to open doors wide or access a truck bed without obstruction.

The engineering that makes this work centers on an oversized stainless steel and aluminum thru-axle at the pivot point. That joint bears the full weight of your rack and bikes during every swing cycle, so Kuat built it to handle the load without sagging or binding. The pivot action stays smooth whether the rack is empty or carrying four bikes, and the arm locks into position at both 90 and 120 degrees so it won't drift closed on a slope. The construction uses powder-coated steel throughout, with aluminum and stainless components at high-wear points to resist corrosion over years of exposure to road spray and weather.

Wobble elimination comes from Kuat's FlatLock cam system, which wedges the extension tight against the hitch receiver. An 8mm hex adjustment snugs the cam into place, creating metal-to-metal contact that removes the play most hitch accessories develop over time. The included locking hitch pin secures the Pivot to your vehicle, and the lock keys work across Kuat's ecosystem if you're already running their racks. A toggle clamp holds the swing arm closed during driving, releasing with a lever press when you need access.... Read More