Replacement Hitch Pin Recommendation for a Yakima Buckhorn

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I have a Yakima Buckhorn 4 hitch mounted bike carrier and lost the hitch pin. I have scoured the internet looking for a replacement, do you carry this item? Or, is there another model that uses the same threaded hitch pin? Thank You

asked by: Scott M

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For a replacement hitch pin for your Yakima BuckHorn bike rack you would want the part # Y8780018.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Rhode Gear brand disappeared from the landscape some years back after it was acquired by Yakima Racks. The Chariot brand name is associated with Thule, who now markets active-lifestyle products under that name which include things like strollers…

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Answer 2

In order to replace the bolt for the Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Rack, you need to look at the Replacement Hardware for Yakima Doubledown Hitch Mounted Bike Rack #Y8890206. •Replacement hardware for Doubledown 2, 4 and 5 •Includes: (1) bolt, (2) flat…

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Answer 3

Since the lock number of your hitch lock is only listed on the side of the lock core, and yours is locked and therefore not accessible, the only solution is to replace what you have with a new hitch bolt and lock. For that you'd need part…

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Answer 4

Yes, you do have the part correct; I verified with Yakima the correct replacement hitch bolt for your SlickROC bike rack is the part number you mentioned: - Replacement Hitch Bolt, Nut and Clip #Y8780022

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We have actually seen this issue before. The 2" receivers on Toyota trucks and SUVs have a slightly larger diameter on the outside of the receiver tube than most typical 2 inch hitches. This is partially the powder coating, but the steel itself…

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Based on your photo, it looks like you have an older Yakima BigHorn and we have all the parts you need to get your bike rack in working order. For a Hitch Pin you will need the Yakima Replacement Tongue and Pivot Hardware #Y8780018. This is the exact…

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Answer 7

I spoke with my contact at Yakima and part #Y8890200 is the replacement hitch bolt and clip that you will need for your Bighorn 5 bike rack that fits a 2 inch hitch. The Replacement Hitch Bolt, Nut, and Clip, #Y8780022, is made to be used with the…

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Answer 8

Since you have a hitch with a 2-1/2 inch opening you can still use the hitch bolt that came with your Yakima rack designed for 2 inch hitches. You will need to use a hitch reducer for the hitch so that it will have a 2 inch opening. For that I would…

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Answer 9

The bolt that comes with the #Y8890185 is the same as the #Y8890176. The bolt is a 1/2"-13 bolt that is 4.28" long with 2.5" of threads.

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Answer 10

If the bolt fits then it fits honestly. The only reason you might want to stick with the anti-rattle bolt for your BigHorn #Y8780018 is that I can see not using the actual equipment as voiding the warranty if something was to happen to the rack.…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Yakima regarding your older model 4-bike rack. He said that based on your description, the correct replacement hitch bolt is the part #Y8890200. He stated that this bolt was actually re-designed with the wider Toyota hitch…

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Answer 12

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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