A stripped or lost hand bolt can sideline your entire bike rack. The Arvika AVKP0923M is the correct OEM-spec replacement, giving you back tool-free tightening and confident assembly on Arvika hitch-mount and platform-style bike carriers.
Arvika bike racks and carriers rely on hand-tightened bolts to allow quick, tool-free adjustment of arms, cradles, and mounting positions. The AVKP0923M male hand bolt -- sometimes called a star nut or wing-style hand bolt -- is the correct replacement when the original is lost, stripped, or damaged.
With a 5/16-inch nut thread and a 2-1/4-inch oversized handle, this bolt delivers enough grip surface to snug down rack components firmly by hand, without reaching for a wrench. It threads directly into Arvika-spec receiver hardware, making it a like-for-like swap on compatible Arvika carrier models.
5/16-inch nut thread matches Arvika factory receiver hardware for a direct, no-adapter fit.
Oversized knob provides a comfortable grip surface for tool-free hand-tightening in the field.
Engineered to Arvika tolerances -- not a generic substitute. Maintains rack assembly integrity.
Arvika hardware is manufactured in Canada to meet North American carrier and load standards.
The AVKP0923M is a hand bolt used in the clamping, arm-locking, or cradle-adjustment positions on Arvika hitch-mounted bike carriers. Typical locations include:
Hand bolts on bike racks see repeated tightening and loosening every time you load or unload bikes. Standard hex bolts require tools and slow down the process; hand bolts with oversized knobs let you make secure adjustments at a trailhead or campsite without a socket set.
The 2-1/4-inch handle on the AVKP0923M is sized to produce adequate clamping force by hand for typical bike rack loads. For final tightening before highway travel, ensure the bolt is fully seated and snug -- do not over-torque by using a wrench on the handle.
This bolt is identified by Arvika part number P0923M (also listed as AVKP0923M). Verify your existing bolt matches the 5/16-inch thread size before ordering. Arvika produces multiple hand-bolt sizes across their carrier lineup; the thread diameter is the critical fitment factor.