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Fitting cross bars to existing rails ARE cap

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Nanuq2007, May 31, 2019.

  1. May 31, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    Nanuq2007

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    I recently got a used ARE cap that already has rails installed, but no crossbars. I haven't found crossbars that fit these rails and I'm not even sure what to call this type of rail set up to aid in my search. Appreciate any advice as to what these rails are called or what cross bars/feet would fit

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  2. Jun 2, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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    Ainapo

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    Looks like a long gutter plate to me. Usually mounted more vertical I would guess. Prob any tower for a rain gutter would fit. Like a Yakima 1A.
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2019 at 12:24 PM
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    danthach

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    Are those some DIY tracks? I thought most tracks have a C channel. I’m about to install some tracks onto my topper and I bought the rhino rack RTC tracks. Maybe replace them with Yakima, Thule, or Rhino tracks
     
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  4. Jun 3, 2019 at 12:24 PM
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    Put new tracks in
     
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  5. Jun 3, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    Simon's Mom

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    that channel needs a thule gutter tower.
    Load bars slide into the tower.
    towers lock into channel at whatever position you want.
    They come in regular height and extra tall.
     
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  6. Jun 3, 2019 at 12:34 PM
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    Simon's Mom

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    387 is 8 inch clearance can hold 165 lb rating. I had them on an ARE cap back in the day.
     
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  7. Jun 3, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    Thanks for all the help. I think to reduce the hassle of finding a match and increase load capacity I will just get new rails and leave what's there.
     

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