How Do I Secure A Thule Xsporter Ladder Rack To My 2017 Toyota Tacoma

Question:

How do you lock them down

asked by: Sam

Expert Reply:

The Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 450 lbs - Silver, part # TH500XT-XK4, comes with four of the Thule One Key System Lock Cylinders. Two of these lock cylinders go on the clamps that attach your ladder rack to the rails of your truck bed. There is one lock that will secure each of the the rails to your truck. The other two lock cylinders are used to lock the load bar supports to your truck. The locking end caps in the Thule Xsporter as slightly bigger than the bar. When they are in the locked position, you cannot remove the bars from the load bar supports.

I have included a product description link, video review links of this ladder rack, and a picture of the locking endcap showing its placement from the Thule installation instructions below. Please pay particular attention at 2:01 and 3:15 in the video if you are interested in how the locks work. I have also included a video review of the Replacement Clamp Lock Housing for Thule Xsporter, part # 8523163001, as well.

expert reply by: Mark Smith