Difference Between Yakima Replacement Shanks

Question:

There is a Control Key but there is no lock inside the Anti Rattle Knob. My problem is I was given the Yakima bike rack after it was damaged in an auto accident. Thus the reason I ordered the replacement assembly. I do not have the operating key for the damaged tongue nor will the Control Key I received with the replacement assembly remove the lock core from the damaged tongue. I think what I need is a new lock core and operating key to fit the replacement assembly I ordered from you guys. Do you sell an appropriate lock key and operating key?

asked by: Marc

Expert Reply:

The difference between the two parts are the Yakima racks they accommodate and the parts they include. Replacement # 8890343 is designed for use with Yakima HighLite bike racks, whereas replacement # 8890340 is designed for use with Yakima DoubleDown Ace bike racks. Each comes with the shank adapter, anti-rattle knob and safety lanyard, though # 8890340 also comes with a control key, 8 mm screw, wrench and pull pin.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Marc

9/1/2017

Kyle S.

9/1/2017

There are replacement SKS locks that would work for you. The Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07202 includes a pair of locks, a pair of keys and one control key. If you wanted just one lock and key, that's also an option, with lock core # Y8771-A135 and key # Y8772-A135. I've added a link to a video review of the Same Key System for you to take a look at as well.