Roof Rack Components to Use with Thule Roof Tracks to Allow Crossbars to Slide

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I am looking at purchasing the Thule 60inch track system to mount on the top side of my trucks bed. My question is: Do I have to drill holes through the metal where I want to have the foot of the tower? Or does the tower slide into the rails to where ever position I want to have it at? I saw a video of a person using your same tracks but he bolted the tower feet into the base of the tracks making them permenently. I do not want that. I want the tower feet to slide and lock into whatever position I want. Could these tracks or any tower feet do that?

asked by: Arturo D

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The Thule roof racks that would use the Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System # THTP54 were intended to allow the feet of the rack to slide forward and back in them. I am not sure why the guy in the video you watched decided to bolt everything through the track but that's not the way it was intended.

You'd want to mount the tracks part # THTP54 and then use the fit kit part # THKIT3101 to mount the feet like part # TH460R. For your load bars, I recommend the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 69" Long - Qty 2 # TH713600 or the 79" long # TH713700.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Mike W.

2/7/2020

I have a Thule cargo rack which I want to put on 2017 Ford F250 Crew Cab Platinum with sun/moon roof. I am looking at the Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System - 54 Long. Will I be able to use my sun/moon roof, if not, is there an extender to raise the cargo frame up high enough not to interfere with the portion of glass that opens? I have seen other pickups with cargo racks on their cabs.DO you offer any military discounts?I see you are located in WENTZVILLE, MO 63385, would you be able to install or recommend an installer for me?

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Jason S.

2/10/2020

We do have roof racks that will work on your 2017 Ford F-250 Crew Cab. I recommend the Thule roof rack consisting of the following: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2 # TH711520 Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 # TH710501 Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet # TH145177 I also recommend getting the locks # TH450400 to deter theft This kit is a clamp on style rack designed specifically for your vehicle. It does not use the rail kit you mentioned, so there is no drilling into your truck cab or altering any factory parts. This will keep your warranty in tact and give you a system that will work well. It is not recommended to open the glass on your truck with any roof rack installed, so doing so is not covered by the warranty. People do this all the time when there isn't weight on the roof, but I still can't recommend it. The height will vary slightly from vehicle to vehicle but generally it will be about 2-7/8 inches from the top of your roof to the underside of the crossbars. We do installations, so you can call customer service at 800-298-8924 to set up an appointment and get more information.

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Answer 1

The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Thule and Yakima Tracks part #Y01-140B-NT is a confirmed fit and a great option for the Thule Roof Mounted Top Rack System part #THTP54. The first step of the rack is to install the hex nuts into the channels mounted on…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars #RRRLT600H will work with the Thule tracks you have coming on your LEER camper shell. Since you mentioned you wanted to use the 65" Rhino Rack crossbars, I'd recommend using the…

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Answer 3

The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's the…

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Answer 4

The 2 most cost-effective roof rack options for the TS Rails, like what come with the Elevate Rack System #TX24NV for your 2022 Ford Maverick, are the following kits: 65" HD Bars - #Y01-140B-NT 65" Vortex Aero Bars - #Y02-500B-NT The HD bar…

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Answer 5

Yes, the tracks themselves recreate the factory C-shaped rack tracks. Thule Tracks #THTP42 and Yakima Tracks #Y01126 have the same C-channel design, but differ in length and how they mount to the vehicle. To use your SkyLine Towers #Y53TR with these…

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Answer 6

The Rhino Rack #Y01-140B-NT includes the crossbars, the roof rack feet and the hardware necessary to mount the feet into the existing Thule or Yakima-compatible rails in the channel on your Leer camper shell. Everything shown in the photos I provided…

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Answer 7

The Thule Podium 460 you referenced for old square bars has been discontinued so that is why the expert answers suggest using the Evo Fixpoint Feet #TH49SC for use with the new Thule SquareBar that have a slot in the bottom like the aero style bars.…

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Answer 8

Yes. Thule Square Bars like the #TH712400 are compatible with the Thule Rapid Podium Feet #TH460R. In order to mount the #TH460R to your 2014 Subaru Impreza you'll also need the Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet- 3068 #THKIT3068.…

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Answer 9

The Rhino-Rack key and lock systems are not interchangeable with the Yakima SKS lock systems. I noticed you are looking at #Y02-500B which mounts in tracks. The tracks would have to be installed by drilling into the vehicle roof. If you want to avoid…

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Answer 10

Hey Cody, The TracRac base rails are the "male" portion of this connection and have a portion that sticks up that the channel of the towers can slide over. The feet if the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Thule and Yakima Tracks #Y01-140B-NT are…

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Answer 11

In order to use the Adapter Kit for Rhino-Rack RTL600 Legs #RRT-FK1 in your Thule truck cap tracks like the Thule Top Tracks for Roof Racks #THTP42, you will need to remove the end caps to slide the channel nut into the tracks. You would just need to…

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Answer 12

Rhino Rack square bars like the #RREB126B are 1-3/16 inches wide and 13/16 inches tall. Thule square bars like the part #TH712400 are 1-1/4 inches wide and 7/8 inches tall. So while they are very close to the same size they are different.

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