How To Add Cross Bars to a Leer Truck Cap with Thule Rails

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I have a leer cap on my 2008 Nissan Titan crewcab longbox truck. It has Thule rail already mounted and has 4 Thule mounts in the rail that have a horizontal stainless steel bar underneath some plastic caps. What would be the options to add a Thule rack on my cap?

asked by: Palani P

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Expert Reply:

I do have an option for you but the Thule Tracker System you have now has been discontinued and Thule no longer makes parts for this. The tracks can remain on the cap but you will need to replace the fit kit (block with bar) and then add a foot pack and set of cross bars. For this, I recommend the Thule SquareBar Cross Bar System which is composed of part # TH712500, part # TH460R, and part # THKIT3101.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The correct fit kit to use with the Thule Feet part #TH460R and your current Evo Square bars like part #TH712500 is actually the part #THKIT3101 for your Leer camper shell roof rack tracks.

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Answer 2

I do have a solution for you. Unfortunately, the only part of the rack you would be able to use with the new rack would be the Thule Top Tracks. When Thule redesigned the system they did not make the new feet, crossbars, or fit kits, backwards…

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Answer 3

I have some great options for you as far as pioneer platforms on your LeerXR camper shell. In order to mount the 60x56 Pioneer Platform #RR72TB with factory Thule tracks, you will need the Rhino-Rack Universal Modular Backbone Mounting System - Short…

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Answer 4

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Tracks can absolutely be installed on the roof of your A.R.E. Truck Cap to provide a mounting system for a roof rack. For this I recommend the Yakima Tracks, which come in 42 inch #Y01126, 54 inch #Y01127, and 60 inch #Y01135 lengths. These tracks…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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 9

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline towers…

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Answer 10

Yes. You will need to use everything included with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Thule and Yakima Tracks - 2 Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Black - 65" #Y01-140B-NT to install into the tracks you have pictured. The bases of the legs mount right into the…

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Answer 11

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 12

The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks #Y02-490B-NT is going to be your best bet for the tracks on the ARE topper for your 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The weight capacity is 220 lbs like you mentioned, but that's going to be the highest you'll…

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