Will Thule Threaded Hitch Lock Pin Work With Swagman Bike Rack

Updated 08/28/2014 | Published 08/27/2014

Question:

Hello, I have a Thule roof rack system including cargo box, etc that is all keyed alike. I also have the Swagman Quad 2+2 hitch mount bike rack with the threaded locking hitch pin. My question may be a strange one that Im hoping that you could test for me... Can I purchase the Thule Threaded Locking Hitch Pin keyed alike with my Thule roof rack system to work on my Swagman bike rack. Basically, are the threads, length and diameter the same on the Thule and Swagman threaded locking hitch pins? If the two hitch pins arent interchangeable, how about the little end piece that is the actual lock? Will just the lock piece from the Thule hitch pin fit the Swagman hitch pin? I know that they are two different brands, but I was just hoping that I could get lucky and be able to figure out a way that all of my racks and accessory locks could use the same key. Thanks for your help!

asked by: Kent

Expert Reply:

Each of the manufacturers develop their products so that only their locks and pins work with their product. The threads are unique to that manufacturer, and the bolts will also be different.

If you have the Thule Hitch Pin Lock, part # THSTL2, it is designed to only work with their products.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L