Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat and Whispbar Ski Carriers

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• Replacement T-Slot Bolts for Adding Accessories?
  We can get what you need depending on exactly what you're doing the Thule Xadapt12 part # THXADAPT12 could work. It uses barrel nuts that thread down on the bolts for security. You can use the Replacement M8 T-Bolt part # 853-0782 this will allow you to use any type of M8 nut you would want to secure you gear. Any extra length can be cut off. Also, the Truck Rack T-Slot Fit Kit part # MPG8287 gives you an option to run the bolts down into nuts in the t-slot itself.
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• Is T-Slot Adapter Available For Yakima PowderHound Ski Carrier
  I called my contact at Yakima and asked about T-slot adapters that can be used with the PowderHound ski carriers. Unfortunately they do not have any T-slots that will work with the carrier and the only mounting hardware they offer is the # Y8860040. This attaches to the carrier and wraps around the crossbars.
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• Will the Yakima FatCat Mount Directly to the T-slot Channel?
  The Yakima FatCat 6 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier Y03088, or the Yakima FatCat 4 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier Y03087, will fit directly to the T-Slot of your roof rack but only with the adapting hardware kit. The necessary hardware can only be found in the Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat, # 8860085. I spoke with my contact at Yakima and confirmed this hardware is what you will need to mount the FatCat to your crossbar's T-Slot.
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• Does the Replacement T-Slot Hardware Kit # 8860084 Fit T-Channel of a Thule Aeroblade
  Yes, the Yakima T-Slot Adapter part # 8860085 that you referenced will fit the T-slots of a Thule Aeroblade crossbar like what you have.
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• Can the Yakima FatCat Ski carrier be Mounted in Whispbar Roof Rack Slots Using # 8860085
  Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware # 8860085 will work on older Yakima FatCat ski carriers Y03087 and Y03088 as well as FatCat EVO carriers # Y03096, # Y03097, and # Y03095 and allow you to mount them in the slots of the Whispbar roof rack crossbars.
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• Which Version of Yakima FatCat Does Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware # 8860085 Fit
  For your older FatCat 4 we do not have any adapters that will work with it. I checked with Yakima and the adapter you mentioned # 8860085 fits the version of the FatCat that was made between 2012 to 2017 not yours that was made in 2007.
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• Will Yakima T-Slot Hardware Fit in the T-Slots of a Tesla Model 3 Factory Roof Rack
  Yes. The T-slots in the Tesla factory cross bars were designed to be used with a wide variety of accessory manufacturer's products-especially those that fit in the T-slots of crossbars. For that reason you will be able to use the Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat and Whispbar Ski Carriers # 8860085 to mount your Yakima ski carrier to your factory crossbars' T-slots.
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• Does the Yakima Ski Carrier T-Slot Hardware Kit # 8860085 Fit the T-Channel on TracRac Ladder Racks
  Yes, Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat and Whispbar Ski Carriers Item # 8860085 will fit the T-Channel on the TracRac ladder rack crossbars.
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• Release Lever for Use with Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware # 8860085
  The release levers are not included with the Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware # 8860085 but they are available separately with the part # Y8860080.
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• Adapter to Allow Yakima Fatcat Ski Carrier to Fit in Audi Crossbar Channels
  Yes, since the crossbars of your Audi OEM roof rack has t-channels on top of them the Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware # 8860085 will fit in them and will work with your Yakima Fatcat # Y03087.
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• How Many T-Slot Mounts Are In Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware Package
  The Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware, part # 8860085, has 4 T-slot bolts and 4 mounts in the package so if you need 4 you only need to order a quantity of 1.
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• How Do Channel Mounting Brackets for Yakima FatCat Install
  The Yakima FatCat 6 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier, # Y03088, or the Yakima FatCat 4 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier, # Y03087, will fit directly to the T-Slot of your roof rack but only with the adapting hardware kit. The necessary hardware can only be found in the Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat, # 8860085. I spoke with my contact at Yakima and confirmed this hardware is what you will need to mount the FatCat to your crossbar's T-Slot. I...
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• Will Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carrier fit T-Slot of Rhino-Rack Accessory Bar
  Yes the T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat # 8860085 will fit in the T-slot of the Rhino-Rack Accessory Bars for Pioneer Platform Rack # RR43119B; the slots for the bars are about 0.86 inches wide while the T-slot hardware is 0.79 inches wide. You can use this mounting hardware for either the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03095 or FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03096.
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• Differences Between the SmarT-Slot and Replacement FatCat Mounting Kit for Yakima Ski Racks
  Between these two parts, the SmarT-Slot, part # Y03098 and the Replacement Mount kit, part # 8860085, the primary difference is the height at which they sit. The FatCat 6 will operate normally. Both of these kits will allow you to channel mount the FatCat 6 on your aero style crossbars. The Replacement Mount kit, part # 8860085 is likely the better choice if you have higher bindings as it sits taller than the SmarT-Slot kit, allowing you to clear the roof with the taller bindings.
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• Recommended Bike Rack Compatible with MaxxTow Truck Ladder Rack
  The MaxxTow Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Load Stops # MT70423 has the T-slot ability but the rails are too wide and thick for another type of installation. So the Inno Fork Lock Roof Bike Rack # INXA391 will work as long as the crossbars are installed with a compatible spread. This is the only bike carrier I can confirm will fit. There are a few other possible bike carrier options: The Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On # Y02114 and Yakima HighSpeed Roof Bike Rack...
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