If anyone has tried using a locking pin instead of the "wobble free bolt" provided, I'd appreciate hearing some recommendations. Thanks.
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Pin will not fit. The hole for the pin on your receiver is slightly bigger than the one on the rack. The wobble bolt has a small sleeve that will go through the receiver hole but not the one on the rack. When you tighten, the sleeve pushes the rack against the receiver thus wobble free. That said, you can got to Home Depot and get a 3 1/2 in hex bolt with a 3/4 in nut and lock washer to sub. It won't be wobble free though.
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Yes, I purchased a locking pin from U-Haul and it was too big for the hole on the bike rack. The remedy was a set of CMT 9243 3-in-1 Titanium Plated HSS Steel Triangle Shank Step Down Drill Bits Set. Drill the rack until the hole is at a perfect width. You may want to spray a little high gloss black paint on the newly drilled holes to avoid rust.
134338
I did try lock rite didn't help also did beer can shims. Never try jb weld bet it would work. The rings I used where also the low ones did fine
140802
unfortunately not. I just tried mine out and there is no locking mechanism available without modification.
1298061
On 2 of the u bolts i put tamper proof nuts...you can get them at a local hardware store..just bring u bolt to match thread size...but i can tell you it takes alot to get this off. Even without any security
982280
The pin screws into the hitch to hold it steady and there is a safety pin that keeps it from getting loose. Would be hard to add a locking pin. I just run my locking cable through the hitch's safety chain loop so the rack can't be removed easily.
2012591
MINE IS ROCK SOLID, i flipped my mounting bolts over to the left side, added a drop per bolt of red locktight and after getting it finger tight i ever so slightly tightened mine down a half turn or so past finger tight with a socket.. mines never budged. Even at finger tight mine was on pretty solid with no play or wiggle, is your rail aftermarket ? is it a el-cheapo or a quality rail ? is a factory rail on a AR ? im guessing the problem is not the optic.. however you never know. do other mounts fit you rail solid without issue ? contact Lucid.. they are flat out awesome to work with !
832957
I just use a standard 5/8" pin. It may rattle some, but strength or safety are not compromised.
2100930
As far as I know there is not a locking hitch pin for it because you have to screw it in. It does not just slide in like most hitch pins. Maybe you could just lock the rack onto the hitch with a cable.
1760667
I didn't have any problems with mine, just used 2 crescent wrenches. Normal force will do it.
779344
I had problems w/the lock just keeps recycling the bolt.thw mfg told me to unplug pin wire that goes to the board and that helped for awhile.try that and then reset it.
244622
I tried it with the quick release skewers and didn't like the instability. My bike kept wanting to pop out, so I switched to "Forte lockdown skewers" for the rear hub and it works great. Hope this helps you out.
1765139
We just pulled pins out then pushed up with force. Make sure angles are straight. Then get someone strong to help you. Kind of felt like forcing, but after locked it was very sturdy as you would want it.
567061
I thought mine was faulty as well. But I was using the wrong bolt for the wrong hole. Bolt should not go all the way through, also it should not stop at flat(not sure the technical term) space -part without the thread. That part should go into the hole about 3mm. Watch this video and you will see what I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_Wh_-RXzUNow I have nearly zero wobble, I think i will put some "black RTV" soon around the hitch, that should make it even more secure.
1215476
Not that I have, but you could replace the pin with a bolt with a nylok nut and at least someone would have to have tools to overcome the lock
424501
No pin is included, I use a black locking pin and haven't noticed much rattling.
2254276
I have a Swagman bike rack, not a Swagman hitch. The rack has a threaded hole that accommodates the Swagman threaded locking pin. That is what prevents any wobbling on the hitch. I have a Hidden Hitch that is 1 1/4 inch. the bike rack works for both 2 and 1 1/4 inch receivers.
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It is all that holds the rack to the hitch. You should tighten the bolt all the way, also make sure the piece that goes into the hitch is tight as well. I beleive this is tightened with the supplied hex wrench. I've had mine for three years traveling all over with no wobbles.