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Product care, Maintenance, Informational Videos

Technical

2" Hitch Bar

Our patented 2" Hitch Bar has some unique features including an expander ball that stabilizes the rack in the receiver, and the machine slot which allows movement flexibility while locking the bike rack to the vehicle.

2.5"-3" Hitch Adapter

Does your heavy-duty truck have a 2.5" or 3" hitch receiver? We offer adapters — made from steel angle with a black powder-coat finish — designed to sit on the bottom right-hand corner of the receiver.

Anti-Wobble & Hitch Bar Maintenance

The expander ball is what keeps the rack from wobbling in your receiver tube and may need maintenance from time to time. If the ball has fallen out of the hitch bar pocket, re-insert the ball and re-peen the pocket as shown in the diagram below. You

Anti-Wobble Locking Pin

Don’t worry about unwanted movement! Our Anti-Wobble Locking Pin will take care of that and comes with our RakAttach, Recon Rack, and all 2" steel hitch accessories.

Are the arms or lever on your rack sticking while opening/closing?

If your bent arms are sticking or not operating smoothly, you may just need a slight adjustment made. If the nut is too tight or the bolt is binding in the hole, it will apply top pressure on the cam-locking mechanism not allowing it to function prop

Fat Tire Spacer Kit

We can make your bike tires fit any rack! Once installed, the Fat Tire Spacer Kit increases clearance to 5 inches and is compatible with all bikes, from fat tires to plus tires, mountain tires, gravel tires, and even road tires.

Hitch Extensions

Not all hitch extenders are created equal. At 1UP USA, we recognize the differences and want them to be used appropriately.

Maintenance

If your rack is dirty, squeaking, or just been on your vehicle for a while, it’s a good idea to bust out the tools to keep your racks and accessories functioning like new.

Wheel Locks

Need to make a quick stop at a restaurant, gas station, or coffee shop? Our Wheel Lock is a quick deterrent you can add that doesn't touch any part of your bike.