Are you unscrewing nut and pulling it out from the bottom of the rail? When I was using carriage bolts (5in), they were too long so I can't get them out from underneath the crossbars. Probably could with a shorter one. With the rod, I don't need a tool and just unscrew the butterfly nut
3/8 fits right through the slot, you can go as long as you want, just lift the bolt up through the slot and the square parts holds it in place. I could use a wing nut but use regular nuts just to make it slightly less convenient if someone wanted to steal the xbulls.
I used threaded rod on the OG crossbars with the holes because of what you said with being too long, but now that there are slots I just use carriage bolts. 1/2" would be too big and have the same problem, but 3/8 fits right through and the square part fits perfectly in the slot (smaller than 3/8 and the square part can turn in the slot)
3/8 fits right through the slot, you can go as long as you want, just lift the bolt up through the slot and the square parts holds it in place. I could use a wing nut but use regular nuts just to make it slightly less convenient if someone wanted to steal the xbulls.
I used threaded rod on the OG crossbars with the holes because of what you said with being too long, but now that there are slots I just use carriage bolts. 1/2" would be too big and have the same problem, but 3/8 fits right through and the square part fits perfectly in the slot (smaller than 3/8 and the square part can turn in the slot)
ahh ok makes sense! Are you securing/locking your Xbulls down? If so, how? Saw some folks drill a tiny hole in the bolt to use a lock. Was considering just using a bike lock through the side handles on the xbull
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Installed a 100W solar panel on the rack, recessed so I can still carry lumber or plywood without the solar panel being in the way.
@mteolus
you can see 2 of the SS carriage bolts in this pic I use for my x-bulls (i'm not sure i understood the other comment about saving time with 5/16 threaded rod, the carriage bolts just slide right through the slot and just need a couple washers and lock washer to secure them. the slot is the size of the square part of the carriage bolt so you only need 1 tool)
That's pretty slick with the solar panel.
Another good idea for the board mounts too.
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Got my rack and it has been sitting for a few days while I get the time to install it. More specifically...get the time to get help in case I run in to trouble. I've mentioned I'm not mechanically inclined, so I have another question for the group.
Directions say to use some silicone when bolting the side rails on to keep it waterproof. Husband recommends 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200; he even fished some out of the shop for me. He's a pretty smart guy....but should I follow the directions or follow his recommendation? Either?
Don't worry....you're not taking sides in an argument.
Got my rack and it has been sitting for a few days while I get the time to install it. More specifically...get the time to get help in case I run in to trouble. I've mentioned I'm not mechanically inclined, so I have another question for the group.
Directions say to use some silicone when bolting the side rails on to keep it waterproof. Husband recommends 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200; he even fished some out of the shop for me. He's a pretty smart guy....but should I follow the directions or follow his recommendation? Either?
Don't worry....you're not taking sides in an argument.
you'll want something that remains flexible because things are going to move and also expand and contract with temps
the 3M marine adhesive says it remains flexible, so it may be okay, but if everyone else is using silicone and has some longer term feedback that it works to me that seems like the better way to go
I posted this in the What did you do... thread, but figured it belongs here too. LFD 3/4 rack on my 5th Gen. Perfect size for what I need, and strong! No noise from the rack either.
Got my rack and it has been sitting for a few days while I get the time to install it. More specifically...get the time to get help in case I run in to trouble. I've mentioned I'm not mechanically inclined, so I have another question for the group.
Directions say to use some silicone when bolting the side rails on to keep it waterproof. Husband recommends 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200; he even fished some out of the shop for me. He's a pretty smart guy....but should I follow the directions or follow his recommendation? Either?
Don't worry....you're not taking sides in an argument.
As long as you get the caulk/sealant around the holes without gaps you shouldn't have any issues. I dont know how fast "fast drying" is, so Id just make sure you get the spacers on before the caulk dries.
I posted this in the What did you do... thread, but figured it belongs here too. LFD 3/4 rack on my 5th Gen. Perfect size for what I need, and strong! No noise from the rack either.
Your rack looks great!, I ordered the 7/8 rack because I have no sun roof. still have a couple weeks to go to get mine .... why does time go by sooooo slow when your excited about getting something HAHA
This is the only one I have at the moment. None of us even have one installed yet on ours, we cant keep them in stock long enough to claim one for ourselves...
I really dig the look of that! Im kicking my self, I should have ordered this skid at the same time I ordered my rack so I could have them both at the same time
Your rack looks great!, I ordered the 7/8 rack because I have no sun roof. still have a couple weeks to go to get mine .... why does time go by sooooo slow when your excited about getting something HAHA
Too true! I really had to work at not bugging Jacob so much about the delivery date, so I think I only asked twice! Thanks - the rack does look great and is perfect for what I need. Installation isn't bad even if you're solo...just block out a couple of hours and you'll be set!
Too true! I really had to work at not bugging Jacob so much about the delivery date, so I think I only asked twice! Thanks - the rack does look great and is perfect for what I need. Installation isn't bad even if you're solo...just block out a couple of hours and you'll be set!
yeah I wont bug Jacob, I still have few weeks left anyway. I wonder if the 7/8 rack is as quiet as yours? I will see soon enough
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