Faulty J-bolts on Yakima rack? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jruiz · 10-10-2015, 05:44 AM

If you look at the area circled in the picture, there seems to be a wormhole or rip in the space-time continuum. Or your cross bar is bent.

Mahigeer · 10-10-2015, 06:44 AM

One more suggestion which I am not sure it is mentioned by others.

Drill a new hole in the corner plate and the truck, so instead of "j" bolt you can use a "u" bolt and fender washer.

That way the pressure is not at the short section of the "j" bolt, but up to the washer and nut.

A stainless steel "U" bolt and washer will keep from rusting and prolong the life of the fasteners.

10-10-2015, 06:44 AM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,930	One more suggestion which I am not sure it is mentioned by others. Drill a new hole in the corner plate and the truck, so instead of "j" bolt you can use a "u" bolt and fender washer. That way the pressure is not at the short section of the "j" bolt, but up to the washer and nut. A stainless steel "U" bolt and washer will keep from rusting and prolong the life of the fasteners.