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8001127 Yakima 42" Tracks
*for permanently installing on any sheet metal surfaces
8001135 Yakima 60" Tracks / 8001138 Yakima 54" Tracks
*both are for permanently installing on fiberglass surfaces
The 42 inch Yakima Roof Tracks - 8001126 (sold as a pair) are for permanent rack installation applications and make it possible to build a multi-purpose base rack system on sheet metal surfaces. Common, popular solutions include any pickup truck, van and car metal roof top surfaces and more. Once the pair of 42" Yakima Tracks are installed, simply attach the Yakima Control Towers roof rack system to the Yakima roof tracks (the Yakima #1 / LP1 Landing Pads are the correct Landing Pad for attaching to Yakima Tracks).
The 8001126 Yakima Tracks are a great component choice for a permanent rack solution when no other non-permanent roof rack solutions are available for a specific vehicle or application. Roof Tracks also offer the superior option of adjusting and positioning the roof rack anywhere along the roof tracks for perfectly setting the distance between the front and rear crossbars and matching whatever load is being carried, such as distancing the cross bars further apart to provide a safe foundation to carry long gear and equipment such as kayaks, canoe, lumber, ladders etc.
Easy do it yourself installation. Includes two (2) Yakima Tracks, all premium mounting hardware for sheet metal surfaces (including premium Plus Nuts) and installation instructions that clearly outline each step of the process so you know you'll get the job done right. The 8001126 Yakima Tracks are 42" in length and you can easily cut them to any shorter length if needed. Yakima Racks Lifetime Warranty!
ATTENTION:
The 8001126 Yakima Tracks are installed by drilling into any sheet metal surface such as car, pick-up truck and van metal roof tops etc. Includes specific Plus Nuts (ensures simple installation and no need for headliner removal) for installing on sheet metal surfaces only.
For installing to fiberglass surfaces, such as pop up camper rooftops, pickup truckbed toppers, caps, camper shells, Jeep Wrangler Hard Top, fiberglass tonneau covers, you will need to use the 8001135 Yakima 60" Tracks or 8001138 Yakima 54" Tracks as both of these roof track systems include bolts and nuts for specifically installing to fiberglass surfaces.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR YAKIMA TRACKS
Please contact us or call us at 1-800-894-7547 if you have any additional questions.
WHY WOULD I INSTALL TRACKS?
Yakima Roof Rack Tracks provide a way to install a rack where no other option exists, or offer an alternative in where a rack is positioned and placed on a vehicle's roof. Some simply prefer the appearance over other options.
WHAT YAKIMA BASE RACK SYSTEM DO I USE ON TRACKS?
For mounting to the Yakima Roof Tracks you will need to use the Yakima Control Towers roof rack system (the Yakima #1 / LP1 Landing Pads are the correct Landing Pad for attaching to Yakima Tracks).
HOW DO I PUT THE YAKIMA TRACKS ON?
The included installation instructions clearly illustrate where to position the roof tracks and where to drill the mounting holes. Mark those points, drill the holes, install the Plus Nuts and tighten down the tracks. Again, the included Yakima Tracks installation instructions clearly outline each step of the process so you know you'll get the job done right.
WHAT IS A PLUS NUT?
A Plus Nut is a "blind" fastener that, once installed, provides a threaded screw hole in sheet metal. It works a lot like a molly bolt in sheet rock, only much stronger and is made of stainless steel. They are installed using a special expander tool that comes included with the Yakima 42" Tracks and hardware. Avoids having to remove a vehicle's headliner. Fastening is done between the headliner and roof so you will never see them from the inside.
CAN I USE PLUS NUTS IN FIBERGLASS?
No. The Plus Nut is designed for sheet metal only. They won't be stable in fiberglass, and may cause damage. Good old-fashion nut and bolt hardware is needed for fiberglass. The 8001135 60" Tracks and 8001138 54" Tracks come with nuts and bolts for fiberglass surface installation applications.
WHAT KIND OF WATERPROOFING IS USED?
The tracks come with a waterproofing kit including nylon and rubber washers, a pad running the length of the track, and silicone for the screw threads. Installed as directed by the instructions, it'll always keep the water out and resist corrosion much better than a factory installed rack.
CAN I USE THE PLUS NUTS ON ALUMINUM?
Plus Nuts can be used on aluminum, but performance will vary depending upon the thickness and construction of the roof. Check with the manufacturer for roof schematics and seek a professional install if necessary. As with all custom permanent installations, it is entirely up to the customer to determine if it will work.
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ORDERING NOTES
Packaged as a pair. Includes two (2) Yakima Tracks, all premium Plus Nuts and other mounting hardware for sheet metal surfaces and installation instructions that clearly outline each step of the process so you know you'll get the job done right.
This is a permanent rack that is installed by drilling into a car, van or pickup truck rooftop metal surface and similar applications. The 42 inch Yakima Tracks include specific Plus Nuts for installing on metal surfaces only. Will not work on fiberglass surfaces. You will need the 8001135 Yakima 60" Tracks or 8001138 Yakima 54" Tracks, which both include bolts and nuts for installing on fiberglass surfaces (see accessory add-ons above for these options).
Yakima 42" tracks can easily be cut to any shorter length for custom fit applications.
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