Replacement SpeedKnob for Yakima SwingDaddy Bike Rack

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I wanted to order Yakima replacement speed knob and wedge assembly. I already have a small wedge piece in the speed knob but missing the bigger wedge piece that moves and aligns into the wedged hole on the rack when the knob is twisted and tightened. Will i get the missing bigger wedge piece if I order this product? Attaching pictures to help.

asked by: Sooraj G

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Expert Reply:

According to the photos you've kindly sent, you have a SwingDaddy bike rack. The correct SpeedKnob is part # 8880508. According to Yakima, 2 inch shank equipped racks only use one wedge. The wedge is unscrewed from the knob and installed from the outside of the cutout and the threaded rod of the SpeedKnob assembly is threaded into it.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

It sounds like you have a stripped threading in your Yakima Ridgeback 4 #Y02458. I recommend the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508. This will solve that issue for you and allow you to secure your rack. This comes…

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Answer 2

If the knob of the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508 spins freely that means it is locked. You'd need to insert the change key that came with this into the old lock core from your rack to install it in this…

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Answer 3

The Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 has a SpeedKnob at the bottom that is designed to spin freely when it's locked and have the friction needed to loosen/tighten the bike rack when it's unlocked. It sounds like the opposite is happening…

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Answer 4

The Speed Knob replacement #8880508 for your Yakima SwingDaddy will require removing the wedge and then inserting the threaded screw in the interior. It will be the same basic installation as the RidgeBack model you mentioned. To get the play out of…

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Answer 5

I checked with Yakima and the only way to get the wedge for the Yakima Ridgeback is with the part #8880508

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly part #8880508 will not work with the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2, 4, or 5. In order to replace the knob and lock you will need to use the Replacement Tongue Assembly part…

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Answer 7

Your Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack uses a SpeedKnob that tightens the rack inside your trailer hitch receiver. Before removing the hitch pin and the bike rack, you will need to turn and loosen this knob so the shank can slide out of the receiver. To…

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Answer 8

If you look at the provided diagram, you can see the replacement parts that Yakima offers for your Ridgeback Bike Rack. If what you're needing isn't shown, please let me know what you're needing. Zip strips #Y8890297 Endcap #8890306…

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Answer 9

The part you are looking for is the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508. This will allow you to replace any SpeedKnob and anti-rattle wedge assembly on your Yakima RidgeBack #Y02457.

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Answer 10

We have just what you need for your Yakima FullTilt 5 bike rack. The part you need is the #8880508 which is the replacemenet speedknob and wedge assembly that includes a change key to swap out your old lock core and install it in this. If you can get…

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Answer 11

The wedge you are seeking is only available in the Replacement SpeedKnob and Wedge Assembly for Yakima Bike Racks #8880508. Yakima doesn't offer just the wedge as a separate piece.

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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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