Square Allen Key For Tightening Roof Racks

When hoop is raised the hex keys cannot be turned.

Square allen key for tightening roof racks.

Hex key and torn key. Roof racks must be removed when vehicle is put through an automatic car wash. Torx keys are used for fasteners having a head with a 6 point star or asterisk shaped socket and are frequently used in computers and electronics. Once the crossbar is properly positioned use the included allen key to tighten it in place.

This roof rack was the only one in stock that fit my car and since these damages do not affect the usability but rather the aesthetics and security i did not return it as i need it for work and can t wait 3 weeks for another one. Baseplate spacer set tray hoop assembly onto crossbars. Hex keys with t shaped handles can provide increased turning power and more comfortable grips. Sturdy lightweight aluminum crossbars include top channels with noise reducing vortex strips.

Thule square bar load bars are a main component of a thule roof rack system which includes a thule foot pack and when applicable a thule fit kit. Roof rack crossbars by staythere 54 aero aluminum roof rack cross bars raised side rail gap needed mounts to the rooftop of your car or suv 4 4 out of 5 stars 251 89 90. The bars span a vehicle s roof between the thule feet providing a base for carriers to transport bikes kayaks skis cargo and much more. The torkey sxb is the torque indicating security allen key designed to help you achieve a specified tightness of 4 5 nm for your sx roof rack systems.

The allen key. Hoop must rest horizontally on tray while turning the hex keys. This hex key or allen wrench is specifically designed to tighten bolts that are required for assembly of your thule terrapin hitch mounted cargo carrier thule tracker and tracker ii roof rack towers or thule t2 pro or thule vertex 5 bike racks. With the black foot pack they look very stylish too.

Tighten all 3 hex keys firmly onto all snaparounds. Secure with short hex key. Other than that the roof rack works as advertised. It isn t the strongest but it gets the job done.

Using the allen key provided tighten the locking hardware as shown. 18 round or square crossbars. Make sure bar is positioned evenly on the vehicle. Non sparking non magnetic allen wrenches can be useful in hazardous environments.

Replaces 1 4 mm hex key for thule tracker ii half foot pack and tracker fit kits.