Don't replace your rack just because your hitch is bigger. This adapter lets your 2" Yakima rack fit a 2-1/2" hitch, so you don't have to buy new gear just to make your setup work.
If you've upgraded to a 3/4-ton or 1-ton truck, your 2" rack won't fit a 2.5" hitch. This reducer sleeve fixes the fit so you can keep using the rack you already own instead of replacing it.
A loose hitch setup can shift while you drive. The threaded hitch bolt pulls the rack tight against the adapter, so it stays in place and reduces unwanted movement.
The 10" sleeve provides more contact inside the hitch for better support, while keeping your rack at the correct height with no added rise or drop.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everyone. Steve here with etrailer. Let's take a look at the Yakima hitch receiver reducer sleeve from two and a half to two inch, and it's 10 inches long. So if you have some of these newer vehicles, primarily trucks, they're starting to come with two and a half inch hitches versus the original two inch by two inch one that we've used for many, many years. This basically just slides into that two and a half inch hitch receiver tube, and then it gives you a two inch by two inch receiver tube that you can use for your Yakima two inch bike rack, cargo carrier, or other brands that are out there if they will fit into that same two inch by two inch opening. Now you get the two keys, the lock core here, and you get the threaded pin and clip here.
For the back here, and again, you'll just slide this into your hitch receiver on the back of your truck, that's two and a half inch. You'll basically tighten this all the way down. Then you'll use the included wrench and you'll tighten it really, really snug. And then on the opposite side, you'll put the clip in just in case. If it we inchesre by some miracle able to unthread itself, it wouldn't be able to pull back out.
Then you have your lock core and key here. You'll unlock that, pop it on, lock it in place, pull the key out, and now you have a locked hitch that no one can get into and steal your bike rack or whatever you have in place. So it's a very nice simple design, very easy to use, easy to unlock and lock whenever you need to get into it. Simply insert the key and it comes right off. And once again, if you're removing this, you take the wrench, loosen the threaded hitch bolt here in the back and take it off, and then it would slide right out.
Now you will need to use a standard hitch pin and clip here. It's a five-eighth inch hole. And again, if you're using this for those accessories, you already have that hitch pin and clip. Again, this is just including the extra one needed to go through that two and a half inch hitch that's on your vehicle. Well folks, that's gonna wrap up our quick look together at the Yakima hitch receiver.
Reduce your sleeve from two and a half inch to two inch. I'm Steve with etrailer. Thanks for watching and have fun on the trails.
I called to insure I could use the sleeve "without" extending the sleeve. When the sleeve is inserted all the way in, the holes do not line up.I paid a premium for the screw bolt and the steel construction. It seems the inner dimension is slightly to large for the 2 inch receiver. The bolt will only work when extended. I needed the sleeve, so I can't return it. I was able to use a wood wedge to minimize the movement
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