Replacement Thule 12mm Threaded Hitch Pin for Bike Racks

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I have a Thule bike rack and am missing the threaded hitch pin that is 12 mm and am not sure which one to buy. None of them tell you the thread size.

asked by: Chris

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All Thule bike racks use the same hitch pin, so you will want the Replacement Threaded Pin for Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device # 853-5917 or the complete pin and lock kit # THSTL2. This is the 12mm thread you mentioned.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Hello Ashley, thanks for reaching out. I am happy to look into this. Can you tell me exactly what brand and model of bike rack you have? Typically, the locking hitch pins are model specific to the bike rack, so if you can tell me what you have, I…

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Answer 2

If you live in an area where it is currently cold (since this is February) then the issue is that the rubber strap like part #753-3535 are being difficult to stretch due to the cold. Try heating the rubber straps up a little by taking the bike rack…

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Answer 3

The correct receiver will depend on the bike rack that you have, as each have a different shape and pin hole placement. Since it's an older rack, your most likely fit is part #853-7292, for the Ridgeline 4 bike, or Roadway 2 or 4 bike. Without…

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Answer 4

The Thule DoubleTrack has a specific 2 inch hitch adapter that you need. For that you want the part #853-7489.

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On your Thule Apex XT 4 Bike #TH9025XT, the pin should go into your trailer hitch receiver hole and into the rack shank on the one side only. It won't go all the way through to the other side but will solidify the rack in place and then you will…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the picture of your rack. Based on that I can see that you have a Thule Hitching Post Pro bike rack part #TX934XTR so the correct 2 inch hitch adapter would be the part #853-7489.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 12

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Replacement Thule 12mm Threaded Hitch Pin for Bike Racks

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