Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension - 2" Hitches - 7-1/4" Long
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Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension - 2" Hitches - 7-1/4" Long
Item # Y69VR
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Yakima Hitch Adapters - Y69VR
- Hitch Extender
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7-1/4 Inch Extension
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- Yakima
This extension adds 7-1/4" of clearance to your hitch so you can mount an accessory without worrying about vehicle contact. Great for vehicles with spare tires, recessed hitches, or van doors.
Features:
- Adapter extends trailer hitch receiver opening 7-1/4" away from the rear of your vehicle
- Ideal for vehicles with spare tires, recessed hitches, van doors, or tailgates
- Mount a bike rack without removing your spare tire
- Durable steel construction with black powder coat is rust resistant
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Hitch receiver size: 2" x 2"
- Overall length: 12-3/4"
- Distance from center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch pin hole: 7-1/4"
- Weight: 8.6 lbs
Note: Do not use for towing.
8002739 Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - 7-1/4" Long
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Video Transcript for Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension Review - 2021 Ford Bronco
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer, and we're gonna be taking a look at our Yakima StraightShot hitch extender right here on our 2021 Ford Bronco. You have a Ford Bronco, you have a spare tire, and you have the factory hitch. What you may have noticed is you can't really put a lot of accessories because they come in contact with that spare tire. That's where the Yakima StraightShot hitch extender comes in handy, because then it pushes your hitch receiver out, allows you to carry accessories like your bike racks, your cargo carriers, and still have a good time with your Ford Bronco. This extends out seven and a quarter inches.
So that's being measured from the hitch pin hole of your hitch receiver, all the way to the hitch pin hole of the extender. So when you have your accessories, I have here the Yakima on ramp bike rack. We now have a little bit of extra space. It's not that long of a hitch extender though, it's just enough for those accessories because as you can see here, there's just enough space for our bike rack before it makes contact with our spare tire. So this includes an anti rattle bolt, a split washer, and a clip for the end.
So if you want it secure, I highly recommend picking up a Yakima anti-rattle bolt with a lock. That way you can secure your hitch extender. And the tools that are gonna be used is you do get a wrench to tighten this down, or you can do what I do. I use a 15, 16, or a 24 millimeter socket that tightens it down a lot easier a lot faster. So this is made of a durable steel construction with a black powder coat finish.
This is designed to be used with Yakima accessories, but you could also use this with other accessories since it really just works as a hitch extender. Another thing to note though, is this is designed for accessories and not for towing. Just to give you that extra clearance. Another thing to keep in mind, is that it would reduce your hitch capacity by 50%. So the good news is most bike racks, most cargo carriers still work perfectly fine at half of your tongue weight on your hitch.
So with my experience with the Ford Bronco is when it first arrived, I had a hard time figuring out what kind of bike racks what kind of cargo carriers I could use with this because of its spare tire. If you're not sure where your hitch clearance is gonna be, measure from the end of your hitch pin hole out, and then measure the height up to underneath the spare tire. Most of our bike racks, most of our cargo carriers will not fit. There's two solutions for that. One, get a different hitch. The Draw-Tite hitch actually sits a little bit further out, gives you a little extra clearance. The second option is this. Definitely get a Yakima StraightShot hitch extender because then it's an easy way to get more clearance, and allow you to carry all those fun accessories with your Ford Bronco. That right there was a really quick look here at our Yakima StraightShot hitch extender on our 2021 Ford Bronco..
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Customer Reviews
Yakima StraightShot Hitch Extension - 2" Hitches - 7-1/4" Long - Y69VR
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (44 Customer Reviews)
This extension adds 7-1/4" of clearance to your hitch so you can mount an accessory without worrying about vehicle contact. Great for vehicles with spare tires, recessed hitches, or van doors.by: Bret03/17/2024
Works fantastic. Gets the trike rack out far enough to open the tailgate and canopy door.
by: Felix 04/10/2024
Great product! Created the space I needed to allow for use of my bike rack on the back of my Jeep Wrangler! The customer service and the order process was great and easy to navigate.
by: Marco 01/03/2024
GREAT PRODUCT. IT WAS A LOT OF HELP TO US WE RECOMMEND IT
by: John 03/28/2023
A harder produce to find but trailer was on top of the product which is a well made extension at a good price
by: Jim 06/03/2023
Quality, worth the price. The ant rattle hitch pin works great.
by: Brian 06/21/2023
Product is exactly as described and worked perfectly for my application.
by: Arnold 06/30/2021
Well made hitch and easily fit into my Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers. However I had to remove the Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover for 2" Hitch Receivers in order for it to properly fit as the hitch silencer took up about 1/8" or so of space preventing installation.
by: Thomas 07/21/2022
Used to extend the hitch distance so bikes fit on bike carrier (the forward bike handelbars don't hit the back wall.) Has worked well and has had no issues.
by: Mike 09/24/2021
Amazing AND reasonable! Great product. Not using for towing but huge help with bike rack.
by: Peterson,07/11/2023
Excellent product with a great fit
by: Blake12/24/2021
Quick shipping. Used this for a bike rack (Kuat Sherpa) on my JK wrangler, perfect length. The hitch pin screws in so it elimates the play in the hitch and my bike rack sits perfectly still. Highly recommend
by: Kent 06/15/2023
Robust and well made. Tolerances are tight, finish is good.
by: Ben03/01/2022
Got it, installed it. Exactly what I was looking for and better quality than others I've seen. While something so simple does not require instructions, Yakima provides a thorough set, even including a torque spec for the bolt. Top notch, all the way.
by: Robert08/27/2021
Missing items when delivered. Contacted etrailer and they said they would send me the missing parts. Very friendly and helpful customer service.
by: James04/15/2022
Exactly what I needed for my bike rack on a new Jeep.
by: Randall 07/19/2021
looks strong and reliable
by: Dean 08/17/2022
As promised! Thanks!
by: Karl03/26/2022
Just assembled it so no comment on use yet... however, the construction seems strong and well thought out. Seems to fit great on my LTV Unity.
by: William 04/16/2024
by: Peter 09/15/2021
Showed up and planned. Good quality. Works well.
by: Karen 02/07/2024
by: Standen01/12/2024
by: Margaret 04/11/2023
by: Merrick06/15/2023
by: Alberto 01/18/2024
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