Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker - Black - 2.7-Fl Oz Tube

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• Can Butyl Tape Be Used When Installing Ventline Roof Vent On Flat Aluminum Trailer Roof
  
• It sounds like you have a good idea of what to do when installing your Ventline Roof Vent, part # V2092SP-29. You sure can use the butyl tape that comes in the kit like part # CAM25013 as you mentioned when completing the installation. The butyl tape is pliable and should provide a nice surface for the vent. You will want to make sure the surface is clean and free of dirt or moisture when using any sealer or tape. Just to make sure everything is sealed really well you can use a sealer...
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• Bearing Buddy to Replace Tie Down's Turbo Lube Oil Bath 48394 Cap?
  
• Yes, Bearing Buddy # BB2441T-SS replaces Tie Down's Turbo Lube oil baths. I ran out to the warehouse and double checked that the outer dimension of the threaded portion matches the 2.33" of your Turbo Lube 48394 cap. You will want to remove the oil from the hub using shop towels and a mild detergent. Let them dry completely before packing them with Red grease like part # L10321. Bearing Buddy also recommends using a High Performance Silicone Gasket Maker like Loctite's # LT37467 for...
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• Replacement Installation Hardware for Sears Karrite Explorer Cargo Box on 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
  
• The replacement u-bolt hardware kit that you referenced, part # SR05493, is a correct kit for the Explorer box (whether it is a Karrite or SportRack branded unit). The hardware kit's u-bolts will fit around crossbars that are as wide as 3-3/4-inches. By the way, your Sears Karrite rooftop cargo box was produced for Sears by Thule/SportRack, which are sister companies. For reference, please take a look at the linked photo which shows key dimensions of the u-bolts included in this kit....
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• Mounting Hardware for 2002 Yakima Rocketbox Cargo Box for Installation on 2014 GMC Yukon
  
• You can still get the box up on your Yukon but you'll have to do a little bit of customizing in order to adapt an alternative install kit. I checked with my contact at Yakima about hardware options for mounting your 2002 Rocketbox on your 2014 Yukon. Unfortunately in the case of your 2002 Rocketbox Yakima is completely out of their hardware kits. Since the box is now out of warranty you lose no warranty coverage by modifying it slightly. A cost-effective option is to use SportRack's...
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• Alternate Mounting Kit for Mercedes-Benz Rooftop Cargo Box for Use on Jeep Cherokee
  
• We do not have roof racks with the OEM-type parts for your Mercedes-Benz rooftop cargo box but we do offer a range of mounting kits for many brands of such cargo carriers and we can help you select mounting hardware that will work on your Jeep Cherokee's factory roof rack bars. You can use a kit such as the SportRack part # SR04952 that you referenced or one of the similar kits shown on the linked page like # SR05493. Be sure to use silicone sealant # LT37467 to close up any extra holes...
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• Hardware to Attach Thule Summit Cargo Box to Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack Cross Bars
  
• Your Thule Summit Cargo Box used original hardware that was not compatible with their AeroBlade load bars; those bars did not actually exist back when the now-discontinued Summit was in their product line. I checked with my contact at Thule for your best option and that will be to use the kit # SR04952 which is similar to the kit you referenced only it uses straight carriage bolts rather than u-bolts. You may need to drill new holes in the bottom of the box to accept the hardware...
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• Fit of Rola Roof-Mounted Cargo Basket # 59504 on 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  
• Any time a piece of equipment is attached to the roof of your vehicle, there will be a perceptible effect on your gas mileage, although it is not possible to say exactly how much of an effect there will be because of all the variables involved. The basket alone on your roof will have a small, but noticeable effect. Any items placed in the basket that extend above the top rail of the basket will have a further negative effect on your mileage. For this reason, I recommend that folks remove...
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• Replacement LED Trailer Light to Reduce Power Draw
  
• The Optronics LED Trailer Light # STL42RB is not what I could call an exact replacement for the # ST40RB but for all purposes it will be what you're looking for. The # STL42RB is 1/8 inches larger in diameter and 3/8 inches deeper so at the most you may need to do a little filing to the opening for the light in your trailer to install it. The mounting flange is metal. There is also a Stainless Steel Trim Ring # A5TRSSB available. It does not include a gasket, however If you would...
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• Parts Needed to Adapt Mercedes-Benz Rooftop Cargo Box for Use on Yakima Round Bar Roof Rack
  
• I am familiar with Mercedes-Benz branded cargo boxes. The photo attached for you shows another customer's older M-B cargo box bottom surface and the channels on it that allow its hardware to slide for adjustability. We do not have OEM-style replacement hardware for the M-B box but we can certainly help you select suitable substitute hardware that will work with your Yakima round bar roof rack. It is possible you may need to modify the box by drilling new holes for the hardware you select...
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• Adapting Thule Weekender Cargo Box to Roof Rack Crossbars on 2012 Honda Pilot
  
• Rooftop cargo boxes like your Thule Weekender are easily adapted to fit larger factory crossbars that won't work with their original mounting hardware. A cost-effective option is # SR05493 from SportRack, Thule's sister brand. This kit includes u-bolts that are 3-3/4-inches wide at their inside (please see linked photo). The QM3 hardware kit # TH04997 is specifically for other series' of Thule cargo boxes. You may need to make a few new holes in the box but that is easily done and any...
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• Can Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System # THTB60 be Used on Fiberglass Camper Roof
  
• I reached out to my contact at Thule and he confirmed that the Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System - 60 Inches Long # THTB60 can be attached to a fiberglass roof like you have on your truck camper without any problems. The included bolts will need to be drilled into the roof for proper installation. I just recommend checking with the camper manufacturer for any possible restrictions and for the weight capacity of the roof. To complete the roof rack, you will also need the Thule Foot...
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• Replacement Mounting Hardware Kit for Sears X Cargo Rooftop Cargo Box
  
• The replacement u-bolt mounting kit usually selected for the Sears X Cargo rooftop cargo boxes is our part # SR05493 which is made by Thule, who produced the boxes for Sears. These u-bolts are 4-inches wide but are only 2-inches deep so I see why you need deeper u-bolts. If you want the easiest type of hardware to mount the box you might consider the Thule EasySnap Mounting Hardware kit # 05704. This includes u-bolts that are 3-1/4 wide x 3-inches long and Easy Snap housings that make...
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• Replacement Mounting Hardware for Yakima SpaceBooster Rooftop Cargo Box
  
• All replacement parts for Yakima cargo boxes are displayed on the linked page. If you click on the mounting kits you will see that we offer four different replacement parts. We do not have part 8870049 nor could I find it anywhere online. The SpaceBooster box goes back a few years indeed! You may need to adapt an alternate part, such as Yakima kit # 8870098, or perhaps one from a different brand, to replace the missing carriage bolt. Alternate hardware is okay to use. If you need to...
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• Replacement Lock Assembly for SportRack Aero XL Rooftop Cargo Box
  
• Thank you for providing a photo of your SportRack Aero XL cargo box for which you are looking for a complete replacement lock assembly. I shared the photo with my contact at Thule (parent company of SportRack) and unfortunately they do not have a replacement lock. The original mechanism was, according to my contact, riveted in place and there is no user-replaceable part. However, you can still add a lock to the box with a little bit of creative modification. You will need to drill new...
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• Recommendation for Adding Battery to Toolbox on Travel Trailer Tongue
  
• Depending on how you mount the battery inside the tongue mounted tool box like # MT80350, you may or may not need longer battery cables. Since your battery is already mounted in this location, you most likely just need to drill holes and reconnect the same wires. I recommend using the Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker # LT37467 to seal those holes to protect moisture from becoming an issue. If you need to run longer cables, I recommend you not splice in a portion,...
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• Replacement External Lid Hinge for Yakima RocketBox Rooftop Cargo Box
  
• On cargo boxes like the Yakima RocketBox series the external hinges and most other components that are riveted into place at the time of manufacture are not user-replaceable. So this just means you might need to drill out the rivets on the bad hinge, remove it completely and install a new one using more conventional nuts-and-bolts hardware. We do offer two replacement hinges, parts # TH13227 from Thule and # SR03396 from SportRack, and one of these will work fine on another brand of...
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• Installation Tips for a Sealed, Uni-Lite Mini LED Side Marker Light # MCL11AKB
  
• You would need need to drill a hole that is 11/16 of an inch in diameter to install this Sealed, Uni-Lite Mini LED Side Marker and Clearance Light, part # MCL11AKB. If you wanted to use a gasket sealer you could use Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker, part # LT37467. You are correct, you would want to put the grommet in first and then push the light in through the front until it is seated all the way in. If you found it difficult to install the light into the...
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• Using Sealant with Rubber Gasket on Rola Roof Basket # 59504
  
• I am happy to pick nits with you! Basically what the Rola basket # 59504 instructions want you to do is apply the sealant, such as # LT37467, to the insides of the rubber gaskets. Then you would slide the gaskets onto the basket tubes (don't roll them yet). Once in place roll up the gaskets so that the insides of the gaskets roll to the outside until you can see the mounting holes. Then you would put the two halves together and tighten everything down. Don't worry about using too much sealant...
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• Bore Sealant for Trailer Oil Seals
  
• RTV high temperature silicone is what you are looking for. So something such as # LT37464, # LT37467, or # LT37466 would work for you. This is for oil seals that have metal on the outsides like # 91030. No sealant can get on the rubber parts. Just a little bit all the way around should be all you need.
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• Recommended Replacement Mounting Hardware for Thule 250 Cargo Box on 2001 Subaru Outback Roof Bar
  
• Since Thule and SportRack are sister companies many of their replacement parts kits for cargo boxes like your 20+ year old Thule 250 will work with their other products. It may be necessary on occasion to maybe drill a new hole in the box to accommodate the new hardware but this is easy to do, does not compromise the box in any way and any extra holes can be easily sealed up with a product like Loctite RTV # LT37467 or silicone caulk available from your local hardware store. Thule no...
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• Replacement Rubber Step Pads for Rear Bumper
  
• We don't sell OEM replacement bumper trim panels for vehicles like your Tacoma but we do offer replacement parts for the aftermarket bumpers we offer. One of the following Westin replacement step pad items may work for you. # 00000923 # 00000966 # 00000975 # 00000977 # 00000978 You'll want to use a silicone rubber sealant to install the replacement pad. You can use part # LT37467.
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• Recommended Repair for Thule Cargo Box Strut Attachment Bracket
  
• Thank you for your included photo of the strut bracket on your Thule cargo box. You can re-attach it. You'll want to locally source stainless steel hardware that is just long enough to reach through the bracket from the outside and accept a lock washer and nut. Use at least 3 fasteners. Avoid hardware that may be too long and which might interfere with the lid mechanism or become snagged on your loaded cargo. Also try to find hardware that will not require you to enlarge the holes in...
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Without a Factory Installed 7-way
  
• Since you indicated that you do not have a wiring bundle under the dash then you most likely do not have a factory installed 7-way towing package for your 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. To establish a 7-way that will activate through the brake controller you will initially have to establish a 4-pole connection then convert that to a functional 7-way, and finally properly install a brake controller. To install a 4-way on your 2011 Tourageg you will need to use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness...
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• Is Rivet Gun Required to Install Rhino-Rack RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks RRRTS01
  
• Yes, a rivet gun is required to install the Rhino-Rack RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks # RRRTS01 to your vehicle with a naked roof such as your 2009 Legacy, or to a camper shell or hard tonneau cover. The kit includes the stainless steel pop rivets. We recommend using a silicone sealant after track installation to provide protection against entry of water and dirt. You can use clear or tinted 100% silicone caulk available at hardware stores or the Loctite gasket maker we offer: part # LT37467...
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• Mounting Hardware for Mercedes-Benz Cargo Box Made by Thule
  
• Thule USA does not have the specs for OEM products made for European vehicles by Thule Sweden but since Thule does support it's products with excellent after-sales parts availability odds are very good that we can help you find a suitable mounting kit to allow installation of this box from your 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 on the roof bars on your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon. You'll want to note the width and height of the crossbars themselves since various hardware has a limit to the maximum...
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• Replacement Mounting Hardware for X-cargo XL 90040
  
• The Replacement Mounting Hardware for SportRack Aero Cargo Carriers # SR05493 is 4 inches on center. If this is what your X-cargo XL 90040 roof box has, then it will be a fit without modification. The Replacement EasySnap Mounting Kit for Thule Cargo Boxes # TH05820 also has a 4 inch on center measurement that are an easy fit for many cargo boxes as replacement hardware. This replacement hardware may require new holes. If this is the case, then I recommend using a sealant on your...
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• How to Attach an Old Yakima RocketBox to Aero Crossbars
  
• I spoke to my contact at Yakima and they said that due to age of the RocketBox, they are not going to have any specific mounting hardware for you. However, I do have an option for you in the Replacement Mounting Hardware part # 8870098 which will allow you to use your cargo box on the 3-1/4" wide crossbars you have on your 2008 Subaru Forester. You will more than likely need to drill holes into the box to make this option work but it is the only option you have. You can use part # LT37467...
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• Replacement Lock Core Housing and Mounting Brackets Needed for a Yakima SpaceBooster Roof Box
  
• We do have the Replacement Lock Core Housing # 8770013 for your Yakima SpaceBooster which will require a lock core like part # Y8771-A135 along with the matching key # Y8772-A135 (I would get at least two), and the control key # Y8007835. Since the SpaceBooster is an older roof box there is no hardware available that specifically fits it but you could try using some other replacement hardware like part # 8870098. If you would happen to have to drill new holes then I recommend sealing...
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• Compatibility of Round Cargo Box U-Bolts with Square Roof Rack Crossbars
  
• Its easy to modify a cargo box to fit a new vehicle that has differently-shaped roof rack crossbars. However you may not need to do anything to get your Karrite Explorer cargo box's hardware to work on your vehicle with square cross bars. It is perfectly okay to use rounded u-bolt hardware like # 1755892 on a square bar. The replacement hardware kit # SR05587 that we offer for your Explorer cargo box actually uses rounded u-bolts. As long as you can tighten down the hardware you...
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