Dimensions and Material of the Replacement 2 inch Hitch Adapter part # 853-7489

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1. Can you tell me what the part is made of aluminum? 2. Can you give the diameter of the hole and how far from the end it is located? Thanks!

asked by: Bob

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Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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

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Answer 7

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 8

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 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

Sounds like you have a hitch that is set up for a j-pin style of anti-sway.. The rearmost hole on the hitch opening will be a little bit larger and that is the correct hole to use for the hitch pin of your bike rack. Most anti-rattle devices for bike…

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Answer 11

I do have a solution for you but adapter #853-7489 does not fit the T2 TH9045. What you can use (and what is basically the same thing only it doesn't attach to the bike carrier) is a reducer sleeve, #HT02. Pin the reducer into the hitch receiver…

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Answer 12

The diameter of the larger hole in the adapter part #853-7489 is 1/2 inch.

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Dimensions and Material of the Replacement 2 inch Hitch Adapter part # 853-7489

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