Will SportRack Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock Fit the 2010 Double Cab Tacoma OEM Hitch
Updated 07/28/2014 | Published 07/24/2014
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Question:
I read here that the hitch lock will not fit on the Tundra because the threaded hitch bolt that comes with the rack will tighten the rack to keep it from wobbling but is NOT long enough to lock the locking cap when through the hitch holder because Toyotas hitches are thicker then other vehicles. My Tacoma shares the same size hitch as the Tundra yet in your video for the SportRack SR2901XT the person in the video is able to put a lock on it, the SR2901XT, without a problem. Is the hitch thinner on the 2013 Tacoma then my 2010 or the bolt longer. Is a longer hitch bolt available for the SR2901LR bike rack. either from Sport Rack as an OEM part or an after market part from another company? If a bolt is not available can you please tell me if the SR2901XT will work on my truck. Thank you.
asked by: Joe
Expert Reply:
You will want to measure the outside of your 2010 Toyota Tacoma's OEM receiver tube. If your hitch receiver hitch tube outside width is GREATER than 3-1/4 inch (see diagram) the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock # SR0901 will not fit.
You can still use the threaded hitch pin, and when it's tightened it will insert far enough into the shank of the bike rack to be secure. I have attached a product review video for this hitch pin you can check out. You can then use a cable lock to secure the bike rack to your OEM hitch. I recommend cable lock, # e98891. Just wind it through the bikes and rack and tow loops on the trailer hitch. See the attached product review of this cable lock.
