Recommendation for Bike Rack and Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for 2011 Honda Pilot

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Hello, I was wondering if there is a anti-rattle locking pin that I can buy in lieu of the one provided with the following bike rack listed below: I also am interested in a locking cable as provided in another manufacturer that would then attach to that anti-rattle pin? If there is any other bike rack you can recommend with these features that I am looking for, that would be great!!! I was initially attracted to this bike rack because of the feature of being able to access the trunk area without actually taking the bike off...thank you very much for your help as I am looking to purchase something this week! Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2inch Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting Saris Hitch Bike Racks Code: SA4414B

asked by: William

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Saris offers the Hitch Tite Threaded Anti-Rattle Lock, # SA3022, for use with the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack, # SA4414B, that you mentioned. In addition, they offer the 8 Foot Long Cable Lock, # SA981, to secure your bikes and help prevent theft. Saris does not offer an anti-rattle lock and cable combo.

The first thing that I recommend doing is to determine the amount of clearance that your 2011 Honda Pilot requires for a hitch mounted bike rack. I am including a help article which will walk you through this process. Once we have this measurement we can find a rack that will work with your vehicle.

The Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack, # SA4414B, is loaded with great features including the tilting rack that allows you to access to the rear cargo area while the bikes are loaded. If your Pilot requires less than 6 inches of clearance, this rack will work for you.

If you will be carrying any women's or children's bikes that do not have the horizontal bar on the frame, I would recommend using the Swagman Bike Adapter Bar, # S64004. The use of this adapter bar will give you the horizontal bar that is needed to transport the bikes level on a bike rack.

expert reply by: Leah S

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For the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #C12172, there really isn't a solution other than to use a torque wrench. Without torqing the necessary bolts to the manufacturer specs, you void the warranty and…

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Answer 2

You will need to use a cheater bar on the end of the wrench to get enough leverage to loosen the nut on the ball on ball mount #C45036. Chances are the crescent wrench has a wide and flat handle so you will likely need to go to a hardware store to…

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The Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part #63845, you have referenced needs to be torqued to 250 foot pounds. It is recommended to frequently check that the ball is tightened to these specifications. If you are meaning the mounting bolts that are used to…

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The torque rating for both hitch balls in #989900 is 250 foot pounds.

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You'll have to know the distance from the top of your hitch opening to the ground and then from the bottom of your trailer coupler down to the ground when sitting level to determine which ball mount you'd need. There's a link below that…

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The torque rating for both the 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch hitch balls that are included in the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit #989900 is 250 foot-pounds.

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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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 10

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 11

The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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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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