Troubleshooting Yakima Ridgeback Anti-Rattle Knob that Won't Tighten

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My bike rack will not tighten up once I put it in the hitch. any suggestion or is there a place I can take it to have it check out.

asked by: Mike S

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Expert Reply:

The anti-rattle device/locking device of the Yakima Ridgeback bike racks like the part # Y02459 that you referenced are basically combined and if the anti-rattle is unlocked that knob is disconnected from the anti-rattle and will spin freely. So what I would do is make sure you have tried locking the knob of the rack so that it is engaged and will tighten.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There are a couple of things you will want to look at to make sure the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 is being properly secured inside the 2 inch hitch receiver on y our vehicle. Getting the kind of movement you described is definitely not…

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Answer 2

If you look at page 3 of the attached installation instructions for the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack, part #Y02458, you can see a drawing that has a box with 1-1/4 inch in it. This bike rack is designed to fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch if it is a Class ll…

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Answer 3

The Speed Knob replacement #8880508 for your Yakima SwingDaddy will require removing the wedge and then inserting the threaded screw in the interior. It will be the same basic installation as the RidgeBack model you mentioned. To get the play out of…

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Answer 4

Hey Valerie, that definitely sounds like it could be a manufacturer defect. I double checked the instructions and all you would've needed to do is connect the adapter sleeve to the shank of the rack using the M8 and M6 Allen bolts, but if the…

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Answer 5

Hello Cody, For you Dr Tray bike rack that has a 2" receiver, you will need the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508. The Dr Tray is not listed because the rack is no longer made, but we have confirmed with…

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Answer 6

It sounds like you are looking for the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508 which includes the the anti-rattle wedge that goes inside of your Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 and is what the threaded rod on the…

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Answer 7

I spoke with Yakima about removing the SpeedKnob on the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack and she stated that you need to just use more force since the threads are likely stripped. The other option which would not require excessive force would be to take…

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Answer 8

Hello Naveena, thanks for reaching out. Tightening the speed knob should be enough to prevent any excessive movement in the hitch. Is the knob tightening at all? Or do you have it hand tight and it is still too wobbly? One thing you can do is have…

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Answer 9

The Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 has a SpeedKnob at the bottom that is designed to spin freely when it's locked and have the friction needed to loosen/tighten the bike rack when it's unlocked. It sounds like the opposite is happening…

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Answer 10

Is it possible your FrontLoader was built after 2016 which would mean you'd need the knob part #8880766 which has a different nut in it and would explain why the older knob #8880266 isn't threading correctly.

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Answer 11

The knob on the Ridgeback #Y02458 turns freely when it is locked. First make sure that it is unlocked. If it is or if it still will not turn you pay have to pull back or push in on the knob while turning it at the same time so there is enough tension…

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Answer 12

The Replacement ZipStrip Straps #Y8890297 are the correct fit for your Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack #Y02465.

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