Hitch Adapter Recommendation to Convert a 2 inch Hitch to 1-1/4 for Bike Rack Install

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Question:

I have a Bell Hitchbiker bike rack. I need the replacement shank that takes it from the 1 1/2 inch stinger hole to the 2. Which part number will work with my rack? Thanks

asked by: Steve E

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Expert Reply:

Sounds like you are looking for an adapter like the part # HT02 which will convert your 2 inch hitch to a 1-1/4 inch hitch so that you can use your current bike rack in a 2 inch hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Thule T2 XTR part #TH23JV will both fit well in a Draw Tite Class I trailer hitch like what you have installed on your Toyota Prius V. I attached a review video for this rack installed in the hitch of a similar Prius as yours for you to…

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Answer 2

To get straight to the point, the Thule T2 actually comes in a 2" version for your vehicle: Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount #TH83JV. So you would not need to use an adapter. To answer your other questions,…

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Answer 3

The Thule T2 Pro 2 Bike Platform Rack referenced in your question is a great platform rack designed for Class I and Class II trailer hitch receivers. Since the release of the T2 Pro 2 Bike Platform Rack, Thule has made some improvements and released…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but the shank on your Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack part #TH83JV is not serviceable meaning you cannot switch it out for the 1-1/4" version. There is a dedicated version of the T2 Pro XTR for 1-1/4"…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you. You can't convert the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack #TH23JV to a 2 inch hitch according to my contact at Thule so you will need to use an adapter. I recommend using the Brophy Hitch Reducer 2" to…

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Answer 6

The small hole on the adapter part #853-7489 that the screw part #853-5787-02 goes into is not threaded. However, the hole on the stinger of your Thule Doubletrack TH990XT is threaded which you can see in the attached photo.

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Answer 7

You would want to get a Hitch Reducer 2 inch to 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #HT02, to reduce your 2 inch hitch opening enough for you to install your Yakima BigHorn 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack, part #Y02405. I attached a review video for this…

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Answer 8

For replacement hardware for your Yakima Kingpin 4 you need the Replacement Shank and Pivot Hardware #Y8780018. This comes with the hitch bolt and clip, along with the hex bolts, washers, bolt sleeves and lock nuts required to mount the pivot shank.

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Answer 9

We can get a 1-1/4 hitch accessory in a 2 inch hitch without modifying the accessory. Use this hitch reducer #HT02 to convert your 2" hitch to a 1-1/4" hitch. You cant use the RockyMounts adapter sleeve #RKY54FR is because the shank does…

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Answer 10

The Yakima Replacement 2 Inch Hitch Adapter, #Y8890174, is designed for use on the Yakima Flipside, StickUp, and the DoubleDown models. Since I do not know what model Yakima bike rack you have it will be hard to determine if this adapter will work on…

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Answer 11

The Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter, part #853-7292 is designed to work with Thule bike carriers #TH954 and #TH914, and allows the 1-1/4 inch stinger on the bike racks to fit a 2 inch trailer receiver. I called my contact at Thule and they…

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Answer 12

The 2 inch Thule hitch adapter #853-7292 does not fit every bike rack they make unfortunately and it does not fit any version of the Thule T2 bike racks. Since you don't want to replace the shank (understandable) the best work around is the hitch…

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