What To Do If A Swagman Bike Rack Fits Loosely In The Trailer Hitch Receiver And Has Wobble

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When I ed this bike rack into my two inch receiver, the rack rollsfoot from side to side. I feel it should be stable, even rigid in fit. I dont think I am doing anything wrong, since it appears in videos and in my assembly, that the operation is a simple and lock with the pin. Yet, my bike slants in the mount and has a great deal of bounce when Im driving. Im not afraid the rack will come off but it seems a more secure, tight fit without the bounce should be the situation. Do I need a sleeve to make the fit tighter? I looked for one on the website but didnt find one.

asked by: Dr. E

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I understand your concern and annoyance with the Swagman Original - 3 Bike Rack # S64152-2 fitting loosely in the hitch receiver and causing bounce/wobble. This can happen due to the fact that not every trailer hitch receiver is made to the exact same dimensions. Luckily, there is a perfect solution for this!

You will need to install the Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman 2" Hitch Racks # S64027. Not only will this lock your bike rack to the receiver, but it will also take out the bounce and wobble that your bike rack is experiencing. This simply threads into the receiver and bike rack shank and then provides a lock on the other side. I attached a detailed demonstration video; you can see this being installed towards the end of the video.

You could also just go with # S64030 which is a kit that includes the anti-rattle receiver lock mentioned above and also a cable lock for the bike. The attached video goes over both products.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Brent

4/9/2025

I have the locking pin but it still has upward play in the receiver, should I just add some duck tape to the insert to make it tighter.

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Andrew N.

4/10/2025

@Brent are you using the correct anti rattle pin for your bike rack? What parts are you using exactly? Only thing I can think of right off the bat is that either the threads are damaged or you're not using the correct pin for the rack. The # S64027 mentioned in the previous answer needs to be tightened all the way snug until the rack doesn't move. It doesn't actually matter if your receiver's hole is slightly bigger since that is pretty normal, you can see this by looking at the In Use / Installed photos on the hitch pin page.

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Answer 1

For your Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style #S64650, the hitch pin that came with the rack or the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable #S64031 may need to be tightened. I recommend moving the rack up and down slightly as you tighten that threaded…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 5

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Hello Lou, thanks for reaching out. The hitch pin you are looking for is the etrailer D-Shape Anti-Rattle Locking Hitch Pin for Benton Hitch Accessories #e43JR. This will work with the Benton #B54VR bike rack you mentioned, as well as the #B54FR,…

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Answer 7

Hey Rick, yes the EcoHitch Stealth hitch part #EH57CR that you referenced does fit your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness edition. This is a really great option to carry a bike rack. There's no trimming of the bumper required nor does the exhaust…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 10

Hello Andrew, Well that sounds like quite the fun trip, what state or states will you be traveling through? You're asking a really important question, especially since you're planning a cross-country trip with about 250 pounds of bikes and…

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Answer 11

Hi Mike! Do you want a completely hidden hitch or one where only the receiver is visible? The Curt #C64NR you looked at has a concealed cross tube so you will only see the receiver hanging down at the rear. The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite #DT76GR will…

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Answer 12

Hi Dave; yes, the Curt #C94WR also fits the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. You can actually see it on a hybrid model in the picture I added to this page. The hitch has the 2" receiver you need and a max tongue weight of 525 lbs to handle your bike…

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