Bolts Not Long Enough to Install Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack on 2013 Hyundai Accent 5 Door Hatchback
Question:
I bought this product for our 2013 Hyundai Accent 5 Door Hatchback. The product shipped and arrived, everything appeared to be included, but I did not immediately install. I finally just gave it a try and the bolts with the plastic grip on the head dont appear to be long enough to feed through the rails and base in order to reach the attachment points on the car. These bolts dont even clear the assembled pieces, so I dont understand how they are supposed to make it into the mounting threads. If they are indeed the correct length, is there anyway you can verify that they actually functionally work on the car and that it isnt a manufacturing error?
asked by: Nathan R
Expert Reply:
In Rola Rail Extreme roof rack # R6002 for your 2013 Hyundai Accent 5-door hatchback there is an included threaded stud. The studs go in the fixed points on the vehicle roof. Then there is a fastening knob that fits into the top of those studs within the rail feet as part of the foot assembly. You can see this in the attached installation instructions. You may want to add locks # 59316 to secure your investment.
