Screw Recommendation for Use with Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter 853-5787-02

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It appears that I also need to order a screw to attach this shank adapter to my Thule 912XT bike rack. What is the part number for this screw?

asked by: Ken

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Expert Reply:

The screw needed with the 2 inch adapter part # 853-7292 that you referenced is the part # 853-5787-02.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

It looks like the older 945 version of the Thule Hitching Post was designed for a 2" hitch so you may have a newer version that would require the Adapter #853-7489. If you can send me some photos of your current bike rack I can help you…

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Answer 3

I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Thule Replacement Aluminum Shank Adapter, #853-7292. It is 10 inches long overall and 2 inches square. It is meant for use on Thule bike racks 954, 912, and 914.

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Answer 4

The Thule Replacement Aluminum Slide-On Shank Adapter, part #853-7292 will fit certain Thule bike racks. It's a fit for the following racks: Thule Ridgeline, part #TH954 Thule Roadway 2-bike model, part #TH912 Thule Roadway 4-bike model, part…

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Answer 5

The Trailway is basically the same as the Hitching Post Pro so for a 2 inch hitch adapter you'd want the part #853-7489 that you referenced. Then for a hitch pin you'd want the part #7520990001.

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Answer 6

If I am understanding your issue correctly, you need the Replacement 2" Hitch Adapter for Thule Doubletrack, Hitching Post Pro, #853-7489. And yes, you slide this on to the shank and screw it into place to hold it. That piece is what upsizes it…

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Answer 7

The Replacement 2 inch Hitch Adapter part #853-7489 that you referenced is made of aluminum, the pin hole is 1/2 inch in diameter and is 1-1/2 inches from the closer end of the adapter.

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Answer 8

I have a solution for you, but there is not an adapter compatible for a 2 inch hitch from Thule Thule T2 Pro #TH23JV and there is not a replaceable shank to upgrade to the 2 inch receiver. However, you could use a sleeve adapter like the Brophy #HTAD…

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Answer 9

We can offer you a solution, however the Thule aluminum adapter #853-7292 will not work with your Parkway #TH957 bike rack. This part is intended for use specifically with Thule rack models #TH912, #TH914 and #TH954. My contact at Thule confirms…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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