Screw Recommendation for Use with Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter 853-5787-02

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It appears that I also need to order a screw to attach this shank adapter to my Thule 912XT bike rack. What is the part number for this screw?

asked by: Ken

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The screw needed with the 2 inch adapter part # 853-7292 that you referenced is the part # 853-5787-02.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thank you so much for the photo it was really helpful, and based off of that what you have is the Thule Helium TH971XT. I checked with Thule directly regarding a replacement shank, but it has been discontinued for some time. While I know it's not…

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Answer 2

I checked with my contact at Thule and verified that the Thule replacement hitch bolt you are looking for is part #908-1240-54. It is a 12 x 40mm hex bolt with a property class of 8.8. It should be installed with M12 washer, #951-1224-54, and M12…

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Answer 3

The Thule Goalpost TH997 is not a bike rack but rather a hitch mounted load bar/extender. If you can send me a picture of your bike rack then I would be able to help you identify which model you have. However, I believe what you are referring to is…

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Answer 4

The Replacement 2 inch Hitch Adapter, part #853-7489, you asked about is an adapter, that Thule says will fit TH9028, TH9029, TH9030, TH9031 and TH934XTR bike carriers. They have the threaded hole in the shank that aligns with the hole on the…

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Answer 5

There is going to be a way to use what I will call a "vintage" Thule 938 Rak-N-Loc Classic bike rack, though the Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter #853-7489 you referenced is not a confirmed replacement part when I checked with Thule. What…

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Answer 6

Thank you for the picture. It looks like you have the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part #TH934XTR. We have a replacement bolt for that, but the bolt you reference, part #915087031, is not it. The replacement bolt you need comes in the Replacement…

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Answer 7

The small hole on the adapter part #853-7489 that the screw part #853-5787-02 goes into is not threaded. However, the hole on the stinger of your Thule Doubletrack TH990XT is threaded which you can see in the attached photo.

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

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 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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