Replacement Hitch Bolt For Yakima KingPin Bike Rack

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Hitch bolt for Yakima kingpin bike rack

asked by: Abner G

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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 confirmed that it works fine. In case you needed them, we also have the # Y02412 replacement straps that will also fit the KingPin.

Are you wanting an extra hitch bolt or did the original one disappear?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Abner G.

8/14/2025

Ok thank you so much, I lost the one it came with. Also I was wanting to see if there's a lock that fits on that one and a 2" adapter for it. Thank you

Lazer S.

8/14/2025

@AbnerG We do have the lock with the Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS) # Y07235, but the adapter has long since been discontinued, unfortunately. For that, you would need to go with something like the Trailer Hitch Reducer 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # e63YR as this one doesn't reduce your tongue weight by 50% (most reducers will) and then something like the Lets Go Aero Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span # 63232.

Michael

8/17/2026

I am looking for something similar for my kingpin 4. I have a 2025 subaru forester wilderness with factory rack. the rack has an addition block of metal around the 2" receiver, so the threads on the bolt that came with my rack are not long enough to engage with the lock nut on. from the pics it looks like the Y8890176 has longer threads (and I hope a slightly longer bolt). can you confirm it will work ? Thank You

Lazer S.

8/18/2026

@Michael While I cannot confirm the fit without trying it, I still think I can help. This is 4.28" long with 2.5" of threads. If that's longer than your current one, you should be good to go. If it's the same, you could technically just use a 1/2"-13 bolt that's long enough to clear everything. You would need to either use a lock/spring washer and a nut to keep it place or drill a hole through the end of the bolt to let a clip (like the # 90-04-9216, as an example) hold it in place, but it would work.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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Answer 8

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 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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

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