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Replaces the 2" hitch adapter bracket and hardware for your Yakima RidgeBack or FullTilt bike rack. Converts the 1-1/4" shank to work with your 2" hitch receiver. Includes the adapter bracket, wedge spacer, M8 bolts, and hex wrenches.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi everyone. Aiden here with etrailer. Today we're taking a look at and showing you how to replace this two inch shank adapter with the additional wedge piece for your Yakima full tilt or Ridgeback bike racks. Now, maybe you only need to replace this piece or you're looking to replace both. It comes with all the hardware you need and we'll walk you through that process right now. So we're just gonna remove this from the hitch first.
Now, there's nothing wrong with ours, but we'll walk you through the process and let's say maybe part of yours is damaged or completely broken off you'll need to get it removed. You'll take your smaller included Allen wrench to remove the wedge block first. Now the two screws, one on the top and then one on the side that will use our smaller Allen key for and we can set that to the side. And for the actual adapter piece we'll use our larger Allen key again slotting it on the side and removing that screw. Now getting this removed, it's on there really snugly.
Once all the screws are removed you might just have to grab a hammer or a mallet and just give it a little bit of a tap at the bottom here, try to focus that on the edge. You can see it starts to remove itself and then from there you can get a little bit better leverage to pry it off without using any extra persuasive force. And if need be you might have to shove that anti-rattle block back in by hand to get that over 'cause it does kind of wanna pop out like that. Then we can grab our new one and put it in place. The new one will slide over but it all installs in the same reverse order of the pieces we took apart.
All of these screws are provided so, if yours are damaged or you don't have 'em, then no worries. You don't need to go and dig those parts up. It comes with new ones. And when installing the new block just make sure you have it in the correct orientation where this thicker portion here is facing the bottom of the shank and everything will line up just fine. With everything reinstalled, you can go ahead and test it out in the hitch.
Everything slides in perfectly fine. And then we can test out that anti-rattle knob to see if it takes that shake and play out of the hitch like it should. Definitely feel it tightening up and as we turn it, it's getting more tension until finally it's left with no shake or play inside the hitch. So we're good to go. Overall, it's a pretty easy install and replacement process so if it is damaged you can get that part and get it replaced in no time. Thanks for watching..
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Ratings & Reviews
Thank you for your great. You always have what I'm looking for.
Received the part very quickly and it was exactly as described. Thank you for your excellent service.
Very Professional
It was perfect, just what I needed. I can't believe that you guys had this in stock, saved my day
So fast! Perfect!
Worked perfectly.
Works just as well as the original
Fit and good
Works exactly as it should. Easily slid over and secured to the existing Yakima Ridgeback bike rack. Tightened to a no-wiggle fit in the 2 inch receiver
came with all parts
super easy way to move up 2" hitch rece iver.
Since this was an original Yakima part it worked well once I figured out how to put it one. It was not obvious to me that the insert fits directly over the existing insert that expands when you crank it.
Perfect fit. Ridgeline connected and off to bike riding
Perfect replacement for my original part. Everything fit well.
Perfect fit
I got a used ridgeback on marketplace with a 1.25" hitch link. Except my car has a 2"... I tried a standard sleeve adapter but it didn't work. This shank adapter did work perfectly, took no effort and about a minute or so to set up, and I was finally able to use this bike rack I got nearly two weeks ago and was sitting in the garage.
Older Yakima Ridgeback 4…provided metal screws do not fit sleeve, nor are there tapped holes in the sleeve or 1 1/4”shaft for them to go into.
Hitch places ball too far out from the bumper, is not level with
the bumper, and a danger to striking with leg.
Exactly what I needed, very good and helpful customer service!
The part that attaches to the spindle of the bike lock was not included in the in the kit. I had to contact Yakima to have part sent to me. Tech support was not that helpful with resolving my issue.
Clearly well made, and a piece of cake to install. Thanks etrailer!
Item was exactly as described. Worked perfectly. Solved an issue with our bike rack hooking up to our new Volvo XC60 shipping was quick. Price was excellent. Couldn't be happier
This was exactly what I needed! eTrailer is a great website
John
6/20/2026
After a year, I have gotten much use out of my bike rack!
Just what I needed. I lost a critical piece of the assembly, which prevented me from using the rack. etrailer had it in stock, shipping was fast and it was cheaper than ordering direct from Yakima.
I had been gifted a partial Yakima bike rack, and the Etrailer guys worked with me to find the right parts to make it work. Best of all, they were prompt and it works!
Chris
5/18/2026
It works just as designed, functionally. And I get to drive to trails to ride easily. And my wife nags me less about exercising.
Lazer S.
5/18/2026
Condition: Installed
Notes: Item has been previously test fitted and is slightly dirty from install.
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Randy
5/30/2025
Wrong part, gave it away.