Solution for Threaded Hitch Pin that Won't Thread into Bike Rack

Published 09/11/2015

Question:

Purchased the HE6001 for my Advantage2 Glideaway bike rack. Tried to install it and its not threading on. Appears to be to thick of a bolt? Any suggestions? Thank you!

asked by: Pat

Expert Reply:

The anti-rattle device part # HE6001 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your Advantage SportsRack glideAWAY Bike Rack. Most likely what is happening is that the threads of your bike rack are dirty or rusty and need to be cleaned out so that the bolt will thread into it.

I attached a help article that details how to do this in a similar situation for you to check out.

If the rack's original anti-rattle bolt still will thread into the rack then you will want to compare that bolt to what came with the # HE6001 to see if the threads are the same size.

expert reply by: Jameson C