Solution for Threaded Hitch Pin that Won't Thread into Bike Rack

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Purchased the HE6001 for my Advantage2 Glideaway bike rack. Tried to install it and its not threading on. Appears to be to thick of a bolt? Any suggestions? Thank you!

asked by: Pat

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Expert Reply:

The anti-rattle device part # HE6001 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your Advantage SportsRack glideAWAY Bike Rack. Most likely what is happening is that the threads of your bike rack are dirty or rusty and need to be cleaned out so that the bolt will thread into it.

I attached a help article that details how to do this in a similar situation for you to check out.

If the rack's original anti-rattle bolt still will thread into the rack then you will want to compare that bolt to what came with the # HE6001 to see if the threads are the same size.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Rola Carrier uses a threaded anti-rattle bolt that is 5/8 inch and 11 threads per inch. The Swagman #S64027 and the HitchMate #HE6001 unfortunately will not fit. You will either need to use a different lock like a cable lock or drill out the…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Each company that uses a threaded hitch pin has a uniquely threaded pin that will only work with the bike racks made by that company. The Swagman Threaded Hitch Pin #P5901 that you referenced is a 5/8 inch pin with coarse threads, but the exact…

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Answer 4

The best option to add a locking hitch pin to your Rola cargo carrier or bike rack would be to try either the Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman 2" Hitch Racks part #S64027 or the HitchMate Threaded Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

It sounds like you have put the washers on correctly. The one with a slit in it is probably the lock washer. It would go on the side with the threads. A lock washer is designed to help hold the bolt in place so it will not come loose. A flat washer…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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