Parts Needed to Install the PlusNut Hardware for Yakima Roof Racks on a Fiberglass Roof

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Item # Y8880039- I would like to install the plusnut on my pickup canopy, which is fiberglass. What are your thoughts on that?

asked by: Brian

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The Replacement PlusNut Hardware Kit for Yakima Roof Rack Tracks # Y8880039 is the replacement hardware for the Yakima 42" Tracks for Roof Racks # Y01126 or the Yakima 54" Tracks for Roof Racks # Y01127 both these tracks include the PlusNut hardware. Since you have a fiberglass roof you will also need to get the Replacement Capnuts, Washers and Bolts # Y8810155 which is needed when installing on a fiberglass roof.

To have a complete roof rack you would also need to pick up the Landing Pad 1 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers # Y00221 which will come in a quantity of 2 so you would need to purchase 2 if you are wanting 2 crossbars. The landing pad would then work with the SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y72TR for 2 feet (1 crossbar) or # Y53TR for 4 feet (2 crossbars). This would allow you to use Yakima CoreBar or JetStream crossbars like the Yakima CoreBar Crossbars # Y00421 (50") or the Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00427 (70").The size of crossbar you can use will be determined by the vehicle you are using them on. You can measure the width of the vehicle where the tracks will be installed to determine how wide of crossbars you can get. I have linked our selection of Yakima Crossbars so that you can take a look after you get measurements. Adding the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204 will allow you to secure the roof rack to your vehicle.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

There isn't a pdf of a track fit sheet but basically it wants you to select the tracks that won't be too long to fit your camper shell. It also tells you to be sure to place the tracks equal distance from the rear of the camper shell and from…

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Answer 2

If the instructions for the Yakima 60" Tracks for Roof Racks #Y01135 state to use the mounting bolts on every other hole then the 12 mounting bolts included in part #Y8810155 is enough for 2 tracks. Although you can cut them to size, if you use…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Replacement PlusNut Hardware Kit #Y8880039 that you referenced is an optional hardware kit for your Yakima 60" Tracks for Roof Racks #Y01135. This hardware kit is designed for use with sheet metal roof applications.

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Answer 4

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 5

The Replacement PlusNut Hardware Kit, part #Y8880039 you asked about are 10-32 mm with a thread pitch of .75 inch according to our contact at Yakima.

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Answer 6

Yakima has the T-bolt kit part #Y8880184 which includes a quantity of 4 T-bolts that are designed to fit in the tracks of their roof channels like what you have. These come with lock nuts as well.

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Answer 7

The screws that come with the Yakima Y8810155 are #10-32x1” and the capnuts are 1/2 x 1-1/4”.

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Answer 8

All you'll need to add tracks to your truck cap so you can mount a rooftop tent are the 42 inch Yakima tracks, which are the following part number: - Yakima 42" Tracks for Roof Racks #Y01126

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Answer 9

I recommend Yakima HardTop SL Roof Rack part #Y01618 that includes the track, feet and cross bars for your camper shell. This roof rack is the highest capacity available for a camper shell at 220 lbs, so as long as you do not exceed that you…

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Answer 10

The correct 54" Yakima Tracks for a Camper Shell is part #Y26RR which will allow you to use any standard track mounted roof rack. The other options you listed, part #Y01127 and part #Y64MR are for metal roofs and ladder racks respectively. Since…

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Answer 11

You can use the Yakima 54" Tracks for Roof Racks #Y01127 without adding anything underneath. As far as protection, there is a plastic piece that will go in between the rail and the roof, so you don't have to worry about it damaging your…

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Answer 12

The Rhino-Rack RLCP Leg Kit for OEM Fixed Mounting Points - Pad Mount - Qty 6 RLCP02 are not compatible with the Yakima Track System, however, I do have a fit. The Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - RTC and RT Roof Rack Tracks -…

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