Replacement Hitch Bolt For A Yakima Buckhorn With Conversion Sleeve To Fit A 2 Inch Trailer Hitch

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Hello - I have a two-inch trailer hitch with a conversion sleeve to accommodate my 1.25 Buckhorn bicycle rack. However, the original hitch bolt is now too short. Do you carry a replacement bolt to accommodate the 2-inch receiver?

asked by: Andrew B

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expert reply by: Noah E

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Noah E.

10/26/2022

Per Yakima The Replacement Shank and Pivot Hardware # Y8780018 will accommodate your Buckhorn bicycle rack with the conversion sleeve.

Answer 1

It looks like you purchased the Replacement Mounting Hardware, #Y8890185. This should have come with the square, black shank insert, a square nut that fits inside of the shank insert, a flat washer, a lock washer and a threaded pin and clip. I made a…

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Answer 2

Good morning Gary; the Redarc Tow-Pro Trail #RED74UR can be installed on your 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Pretty much any brake controller can be installed on a vehicle as long as you have or add a 7-way. This does come with the custom wiring harness that…

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Answer 3

Greetings Carl; I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED82CR for your 2025 4Runner. This brake controller is easy to use and incredibly reliable. The main unit installs behind the dash so only the control knob is visible. This gives it an OEM look…

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Answer 4

Hey Carissa, we do have the replacement Thule part you are looking for with the Yakima part number #Y8890176.

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Answer 5

Hey David, the Replacement Hitch Bolt Threaded Insert for Yakima HangOver Bike Carriers #Y77TR takes a 5/8" hitch bolt #Y52FR. I'm not too sure why that bolt would be too big because it's designed for this part, it makes me wonder if you…

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Answer 6

Hi Abner! We have what you are looking for. The Replacement Anti-Rattle Hitch Bolt for Yakima BigHorn, FlipSide, DoubleDown, and SwingDaddy Racks #Y8890176 technically doesn't list the KingPin, but we have been asked this before and Yakima…

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Answer 7

Hey Ethan, sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Yakima does not make a longer anti-rattle hitch pin. The pin #Y52FR is the longest one they offer, unfortunately. If there is anything else I can do to help you though, please feel free to let me…

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Answer 8

We have actually seen this issue before. The 2" receivers on Toyota trucks and SUVs have a slightly larger diameter on the outside of the receiver tube than most typical 2 inch hitches. This is partially the powder coating, but the steel itself…

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Answer 9

Thanks for the pictures John! I reached out to Yakima and they are aware of the double wall receiver on the new Toyota's but do not have a solution for it as of (09/12/2024). The only solution I have for you today is to drill out the threads on…

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Answer 10

The bolt that comes with the #Y8890185 is the same as the #Y8890176. The bolt is a 1/2"-13 bolt that is 4.28" long with 2.5" of threads.

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Answer 11

Based on your photo, it looks like you have an older Yakima BigHorn and we have all the parts you need to get your bike rack in working order. For a Hitch Pin you will need the Yakima Replacement Tongue and Pivot Hardware #Y8780018. This is the exact…

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Answer 12

Hey Ak, thanks for reaching out! The Replacement Anti-Rattle Hitch Bolt and Washer for Yakima HangOver Bike Rack #Y52FR has a 4-5/8" overall length. I've attached a photo of this for your reference. Are you needing to replace the hitch pin…

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