yakima hitch rack 2" to my factory 1-1/4

Bozman · 05-08-2010, 06:46 PM

I just bought a used Yakima hitch rack for my 2003 explorer. I have the factory bumper 1-1/4 hitch receiver.
I just installed it on the truck using a Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver.The problem is that the rack sticks far out now.

Any economical solutions other then buying the $180 2" hitch that installs under the factory 1-1/4? I could do this however it then doubles the price I paid for this top of the line used rack (yakima Swing Daddy)

I was thinking of drilling an additional hole in the adaptor so that I could slip it into the factory receiver further?

Thanks

lgmagone · 03-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Buy a junkyard 2" receiver (rear bumper reinforcement) for $110.

You can get converter / adapters from Wal-mart for $26, but I'd rather get 2" receiver for $110 than a cheesy converter.

guilateen · 03-16-2012, 08:56 PM

If you go with the additional hole leave some room where you can open the glass hatch without having to tilt the bikes. I have the an Allen deluxe 4bike and the arm hits the hatch its a pain.

Triton8273 · 03-17-2012, 09:39 AM

Take your hitch adapter to a fab shop and pay them a couple $$ to have them shorten it.

05-08-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
Bozman Wannabe Elite Explorer NJ 03 Explorer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yakima hitch rack 2" to my factory 1-1/4 I just bought a used Yakima hitch rack for my 2003 explorer. I have the factory bumper 1-1/4 hitch receiver. I just installed it on the truck using a Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver.The problem is that the rack sticks far out now. Any economical solutions other then buying the $180 2" hitch that installs under the factory 1-1/4? I could do this however it then doubles the price I paid for this top of the line used rack (yakima Swing Daddy) I was thinking of drilling an additional hole in the adaptor so that I could slip it into the factory receiver further? Thanks

03-16-2012, 08:56 PM	#3
guilateen Wannabe Elite Explorer RI 02 mounty awd 4.6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 252 Vehicle Specs	If you go with the additional hole leave some room where you can open the glass hatch without having to tilt the bikes. I have the an Allen deluxe 4bike and the arm hits the hatch its a pain. __________________ Should have gotten the Aviator. Save me alot of pipedream mods

03-15-2012, 03:43 PM	#2
lgmagone Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs	Buy a junkyard 2" receiver (rear bumper reinforcement) for $110. You can get converter / adapters from Wal-mart for $26, but I'd rather get 2" receiver for $110 than a cheesy converter.

03-17-2012, 09:39 AM	#4
Triton8273 B Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,149 Vehicle Specs	Take your hitch adapter to a fab shop and pay them a couple $$ to have them shorten it.