T-Bolt for Roof Rack Crossbar Channel on a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

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Hi, a i have a Volkswagen Jetta 1998 with original votex racks and im looking for a t-bolt, the T channel measures 21mm and i would like to know which t-bolt will fit snugly in my rack. PD: the 3/4inch t-bolt has some play in the channel, i already tried these: Y8880184 Thanks!!

asked by: Daniel R

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The Thule square head bolts including # 853208904 are also 3/4 inches square. Some play is to be expected but as long as the bolts cannot pull out of the crossbar channel when tightened they should work fine.

expert reply by: Michael H

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