Can Adapter Sleeve Be Used to Make Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack Compatible with a 2" Hitch Receiver

Updated 07/31/2024 | Published 07/29/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2"

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$52.71

Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" to 1-1/4" - 4-3/8" Long

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$32.28

RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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$669.98

Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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$899.95

Replacement Lower Assembly and 2" Stinger for Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-Bike Rack

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Question:

Hi. Will this item Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter - 1-1/4inch to 2 853-7292 work on a Thule T2 Pro bike carrier without having to make a new hole? Purchased a new vehicle with a 2inch hitch and need the flexibility to move between cars.

asked by: Albert T

Thule T2 Pro Shank
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Expert Reply:

Hey Albert, thanks for reaching out!

The Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter # 853-7292 is designed for some older hanging bike racks and won't work for your Thule T2 Pro # TH23JV with a 1-1/4" shank. We have the Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # e58YR you can use to get the rack to fit with a 2" receiver, but Thule states not to use their racks with different brand adapters so doing this would likely void your warranty.

The only way to use your current rack with a 2" hitch without voiding the warranty is to change out the stinger to part # TH37MY, but this is only if you have the XTR version of the T2 Pro, and it's a high enough cost that it would be worth going with a different bike rack that can accommodate both hitch sizes easier rather than using this part.

A great alternative option is the RockyMounts MonoRail # RKY10007-05 which has similar features to the T2 Pro XRT but it's at a lower price-point and has an adapter for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches.