Originally Posted by
Barry2
The shank is not exactly a precision piece of kit. All four sides measure slightly different..... It's basically 1/8" (0.125")
Pick some decent steel, especially if you plan to load it up, for example with ebikes or the +2 bike extension (total 4 bikes).
Depending on the vehicle the Thule threaded hitch draw bolt may prove to be too short.
Example, some of the 2023+ Toyota Sequoia models have a box around the hitch and require a longer bolt.
I hear some Subaru models too.
Rocky Mounts to the rescue. They sell a hitch draw bolt 15mm longer and intended for their own racks, but it's the same threading as my Thule T2 and worked for me.
Barry
Thank you!! We are going to use 3/16 wall simply because thats all my buddy had. It's the standard thickness for a trailer so strength wont be a concern. We hope we wont have any issues with pressing in the brass inserts. If the threaded hitch pin turns out to be too short, I will buy another one that will fit the 2". The threads should be the same size, They are 12mm but not quite sure what pitch. I have a '15 4Runner. Some of the Subarus had a very shallow receiver hitch too but my Toyota has 3+" so I shouldn't have any issues there.
I can not express how much I appreciate your help!!