Replacement 2" Hitch Shank for Yakima HoldUp Bike Racks

This is an excellent item that came with both the pin and the threaded piece inside the hitch shank for the bolt. The pin on my original shank piece broke, and Yakima has redesigned this for an interchangeable pin, therefore I had to order a new shank, which came with the new pin as mentioned. A great value for a replacement for the Yakima HoldUp bike rack.1663422

I got the new hitch to fix the problem I was having with the old one where the locking mechanism didn’t stay put. This seems to fix the problem with a better locking hinge. The hitch did come with the stabilizer insert, even though it was advertised as not included. The service team was super proactive with my order and contacting me about the status and cancellation of the extra part that wasn’t needed.1668915

Yakima Holdup Bike Rack Hitch Shank up size from 11/4"to 2" for 2" receiver fits very well. Slot Pin was easy to install & the the Bolt that connects Shank to Rack fit. But the threaded bolt that holds shank to the 2" receiver is not the same diameter 1-1/4". I ordered the shank without the bolt as I was told it would match and no need to order a new matching bolt. Because its just a bolt I need to order a bolt and pay for shipping. Shank should include new bolts and nuts, saving time and money. I'm currently using a slip pin for the connection and a hitch derattled bought for trailer use. I Wouldn't make a point of it but I did ask before ordering.1612545

Having used my brothers rack I was determined to get the same Yakima stand up rack. Found one on Craigslist just months old for a great savings but it had an 1.25 hitch. I bought an adapter but it just had to much slop. Found on the website a changeover modification to 2 inch so I ordered it. It came within 2 weeks and true to the reviews it was a 5 minute job. After ordering the part I could have bought a new rack but then I would not have been able to help someone out of a tough spot. 825952

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Great tutorial video. Installation was a breeze! Thanks for carrying this part. Etrailer.com has always been a pleasure to work with. Great communication and fast shipping! If you can suspend your rack like the attached photo you will be able to swap out in less than 5 minutes.1637631

Paul B was very helpful over the phone and getting my packages out fast so that I can get the parts replaced. Super easy to work with and was very understanding to my situation. Will definitely use etrailer in the future!1606584

by: Ed11/29/2019

Works as advertised to change my 1.25" Yakima Holdout compatible with the 2" hitch on my new vehicle. One thing of note however is that this did NOT come with the hitch bolt to attach it to the 2" hitch of my new vehicle and the bolt that had come with my 1.25" rack is not interchangeable with this one. This created an inconvenience when I tried to use it the first time because I couldn't attach it to my hitch until I called Yakima and had them send out the appropriate size hitch bolt. IF you order this, be sure to also order the hitch bolt for a 2" tongue as well.728395

Sierra K.

8/10/2021

Thank you for your review. Unfortunately the hitch pin is not included. The part needed is Item # Y8890200.

Actually is better quality than the original Yakima part it replaces.Very easy install.1126758

Gino

8/19/2022

Still working fine and looking like new.

Heavy duty perfect fit
This will increase the weight I can carry on my rack
Very satisfied1583296

Not a big deal, no directions but it was pretty easy to figure out, glad I am handy and already had the right tools. A bit disappointed that it did not already come with the correct hitch pin since one purchases this to modify from 1.25 in to a 2 in receiver. So now it sits in the garage until I get the correct pin and pay the shipping which costs just as much as the bolt.1110456

Sierra K.

8/11/2021

Unfortunately the hitch pin is not included. You will have to order part # Y8880128.

Exactly what I needed to upgrade my rack to fit on my new car. Just don't forget the drawbar pin, as that is a separate item.1556468

Etrailer was great as part #8880580 arrived in a timely manner, and I was pleased with the ability of etrailer's web page to help me figure out my needs. My old Yakima 2 bike tray style bike carrier needed to fit into the 2 inch hitch of my new vehicle instead of the 1 1/4 inch hitch of my old vehicle. Yakima's replacement tongue part 8880580 gets swapped with the matching part on my old carrier, and this is where Yakima proved frustrating. The through hole on part 8880580 used for bolting the new tongue on to the body of the carrier was not cleanly made and required drilling to allow the mounting bolt to pass through. I needed to reuse my existing mounting bolt and nut, and for the price of 8880580 a new bolt and nut would have been considerate. A new spring loaded pin was provided, but the threaded boss I needed to screw the pin into was filled with welding splatter. I was using an adjustable wrench to thread the pin but decided to stop as the resistance was too high. The threaded hole was about an inch in diameter and way bigger than any of my taps, so I used small screwdrivers to laboriously pick out the worst of the splatter. The pin threaded in more smoothly, but again for the price I was not entirely pleased. Thanks to the etrailer web page I knew to order Y8890200, which is a longer hitch bolt as the old 1 1/4 hitch sized bolt would be too short for the 2 inch hitch. The new tongue and hitch bolt ultimately worked, but Yakima was sloppy in manufacturing my part 8880580, and installation required more time and effort than should have been necessary.529879

easy ordering, arrived quickly, customer comments alerted me to ordering a pin as well. All in all a great experience.1611266

Just what I needed. I had a 1/4" hitch Yakima Hold Up bike rack . Was having a hard time finding an adapter to fit (either too loose or too tight) to go up to a 2' inch hitch, Finally called customer service at Yakima. They do not advise using an adapter as the weight of the sleeve built for a 1/4' hitch does not support the hitch mount for 2" inch. They gave me the part number and recommended etrailer. Fast and easy online and delivered as expected. Sleeve fits perfect and no play in the hitch makes me feel more comfortable with bikes in tow. I do recommend getting the pin to fit the 2" as the pin I had for the 1/4" did not work. Happy Trails !400567

Yes, I Exchanged the 11/4 Yakima Tongue for a 2 inch Tongue. I was just about thinking of ordering a completely new Bike rack system and selling my old one, Then I thought how long I have used my Yakima Hold-Up Bike Rack, on so many rides, It's sturdy, It's dependable, and you can order parts quite reasonably with Yakima, thru etrailers. I would be a fool to part with it. If it's not broke why fix it. Thank-you eTrailers once again in having what I needed to to make the transition go so smoothly. Hope to have lasting partnership with your Company.487487

by: Dennis01/21/2019

I was able to order exactly the parts I needed (after calling your staff) to switch my bike rack from a small trailer hitch on my old Acura to a standard size hitch on my new pickup truck. I installed it with the new parts the day it promptly arrived. You guys are great!!599166

etrailer shipped very quick with a great price. Was easy to switch out for the 1-1/4” tongue on our Hold Up hitch rack. However, the distance between the hitch pin hole and the end of the tongue is longer than the previous version. As a result, the tongue hits the spare tire behind the hitch before the pin holes line up on our 4Runner. I guess I’ll leave it on the other car now.637453

by: Charlie 10/06/2019

Works very well. Fits the 2” hitch. Solid piece of metal.
Although the entire platform bike rack could weigh a few pounds less. Less weight would make this rack even better. 714177

Will helped me determine the correct part I needed after I ordered a piece that didn't work. The description for first part I ordered, tongue release pin, said it would work on my "Yakima HoldUp 2" bicycle rack so I ordered it. After receiving it and realizing it would not work I dug deeper, and with Will's help, found out that the rack design was modified in 2016 to use a different design pin, I needed the discontinued version. Will was great and contacted Yakima then explained the details and helped me find the right tongue which came with the "updated" pin. The part (tongue) required me to drill out the hole a tiny bit (possibly burrs/sloppy job during manufacture) in order to allow it to accommodate the original bolt that holds the tongue onto the rack. 802547

We traded cars. The old car had a11/4" receiver for the Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack. The new car has a 2" receiver. The best price was at etrailer and they shipped the 2"replacement tongue the same day as ordered.457324

by: Curtis 04/16/2021

Worked as expected. Easy to in stall. Now my rack will work on either 1.25 inch or 2 inch hitches.1013386

Purchased to interchange with 1.25 tongue for Yakima HoldUp. It's also an upgrade that now I can use 2" tongue and setup to carry 4 bikes. Great price and fast shipping.548261

Works great! But make sure you also order the replacement hitch bolt if you are doing the conversion from the 1.25 to the 2" because it doesn't come with this necessary piece!681964

Received the extension today and installed it. I am very pleased with the product, and the retailer service. Glad I found you guys. Best wishes for continued success.
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Great fit just what I needed. As always super easy and efficient services with etrailer! 786652