Replacement Hanger Set for Yakima FlipSide or SwingDaddy Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier

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Looking at a bike rack repair set part #Y8890179. Do you sell the straps alone. I need a full set of the 10 hole straps. Thanks. Mat

asked by: Mat R

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Expert Reply:

Hello, yes we have affordable replacement parts available for the Yakima FlipSide or SwingDaddy Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier with item # Y8890179. This replaces 1 cradle with anti-sway arm on Yakima FlipSide or SwingDaddy hitch-mounted bike carrier and includes 3 rubber straps for securing bike to cradle. The straps themselves are not sold separately, all items as a kit only.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

On the Yakima SwingDaddy, prior to the design change made this year, you would have to remove the end caps at the ends of the arms to be able to access, remove, and replace a hanger set, #Y8890179. This is because the cradles are fixed on the older…

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Answer 2

You will have to continue to gently pry off the end cap now that you have the screws removed like you mentioned so you can remove the old cradles and install the new ones #Y8890179. A flat head screwdriver and pliers might be helpful as well.

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Answer 3

My contact at Yakima confirmed that the replacement cradle part number for the older generation of their SwingDaddy Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier is part #Y8890179. If this does not match the appearance of your existing cradles please provide a photo…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Thanks so much for the photos, they were very helpful. To replace all four cradles, what you need is two of the Replacement SuperCush Anti-Sway Cradle and ZipStrips #8880598 (which has the upper and lower ZipStrip) along with two of the Replacement…

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Answer 6

For your Yakima bike rack with the older cradles with the grey release buttons you will need the Replacement ZipStrip Straps for Yakima Standard Bike Rack Cradles - Qty 2 #Y8890297 which will be an exact replacement. I included a video of the…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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