what size allen wrench is used for locking the bar ?
1646049
We installed the unit it worked perfectly I handed the incuded allen wrench to the customer and explainec its use to him If i had to guess i would say 3/16 inch but not 100 pct sure However if you buy yourself one of those sllen wrench sets that look like a fat pocket knife you will definitely have the size you need good luck
1646050
We installed the unit it worked perfectlyI handed the incuded allen wrench to the customer and explainec its use to himIf i had to guess i would say 3/16 inch but not 100 pct sureHowever if you buy yourself one of those sllen wrench sets that look like a fat pocket knife you will definitely have the size you need good luck
1293947
The screws on this are not allen head screws, they are what is called TORX head. So you need a torx screw driver for it and I'm not sure of the size though. They come in standard and metric. Just go to your local sears store pull one off of the rack tighten the screw put the driver back and head on.
1238340
YES, An allen wrench is the same as a hex key. When using them make sure they are fully inserted into the bolt head and no dirt or dust is in the head either. some are cut at the ends into a 'ball' shape for speed and ease of use during initial threading.
815500
depend with handlebar, have you a 1" or 7/8" bar? this one is that you need!!
1295083
the thead size is 1/2 inch but i think there might be to much threads sticking thru rim to use locking nut
1022730
I finally went to a hardware store and bought two wrenches that fit..worked like a charm!
332781
2" standard Olympic bar. Little snug but graphite or grease took care of it for me.
1564378
Will, I used a tiny, tiny L shaped hex wrench that I found in my tool box. Not sure of the size. Sorry I'm not much help.
1386239
I made some T slot nuts but don't generally use them. I use the Irwin bar clamps most of the time. They have a low nose profile that generally is lower than the work and are easy to clamp with one hand because of the trigger operated gap adjustment. I use the 6 inch version of IRWIN Tools QUICK-GRIP Bar Clamp, 12-inch (223112).
910540
does anyone know of a brand/model that works with the old style two bolts not quick release?
589779
A small star wrench. I forget what size. But easy to find at any hardware store for 2 dollars.
583475
It is a standard 3mm allen wrench you can find at Amazon, any hardware store, or Home, Depot, Lowes etc.
733054
It has been quite a while since I replaced this unit but I believe it is 14mm that is the wrench size. I had the same problem and stripped the threads and sent the unit back for replacement.
1837122
I use a 1 and 1/8 inch wrench to hold bolt in place and a 1 and 1/8 inch socket for the nut. when tightening the nut the wrench holds the bolt in place from turning.. you may need to use 2 sockets one for nut and one for bolt instead of a wrench and socket.. it is also helpful to have someone to help when placing and removing the rack.
1420464
Jeannine: You can use either open-ended or closed 1/2" and 9/16" wrenches. These are very common sizes and maybe if you don't have any tools someone will let you borrow them. Good Luck and enjoy!
1171260
It's a 6mm allen wrench. You'll also need a 3/4" standard wrench to bolt it to the hitch.
943151
This works well with my Allen Sports Deluxe 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack which has a 1 1/4" Class II drawbar. It adapts to the 2" Class III hitch receiver on my motorhome with two "L" shaped metal shims. Without this hitch tightener my top-heavy rack with bikes rocked back and fourth while on the road. There were enough threads on the "U" bolt to tighten the smaller drawbar and stop the rocking.