L track bolts?

[derek_zoolander]

I've purchased a few sets of these L track studs https://www.amazon.com/Anina-L-Track-Threaded-Fitting-Mounting/dp/B0D9J3MSXZ?tag=globalgrena0b-20. Does anyone know the type of bolt thats used to secure the studs to the L track fitting? It appears to be a carriage bolt with a flat top. I'd like to have different sized bolts for accessories of varying heights, but cannot seem to find this style anywhere.

 

[Blackwolf]

Try searching for plow bolts (UK plough bolts), might be what you're looking for.

 

[derek_zoolander]

Try searching for plow bolts (UK plough bolts), might be what you're looking for.

yep, this looks like it may work. Thanks!

 

[Jeffrey]

Nothing actually secures the stud you have to the L-track. it get's tight (secured) when you mount your item to the stud and tighten it. If you really want to tighten just the stud, use a nut of the same thread and spin it all the way on. Then mount your item and secure it with the provided washer/nut. I've done that to keep the rattling down if I remove my item.

 

[derek_zoolander]

Nothing actually secures the stud you have to the L-track. it get's tight (secured) when you mount your item to the stud and tighten it. If you really want to tighten just the stud, use a nut of the same thread and spin it all the way on. Then mount your item and secure it with the provided washer/nut. I've done that to keep the rattling down if I remove my item.

yes for some accessories this makes sense, but for others like my ski rack, its really hard to get a secure fit while trying to keep the stud, mount and accessory all aligned. In these cases I like to do as you describe and secure the stud and then separately mount the accessory. However, sometimes the included bolts are still too long.

I guess I could always just add a couple washers or nuts before adding the accessory to help eat up the bolt's space. Unmodified or without shorter bolts I'd need to add a deep socket to my tool-set, and would prefer to be able to use just a standard depth socket already present in the wera kit I have.

 

[TheDocAUS]

I have bolts like the ones you linked from Amazon and they work with my OEM L track. The bolts hold on the XSPEC panels on which the yellow fuel tanks are mounted (see image below).

I have bolts of different diameter that fit the L Tracks, see the links below, especially the first link under the heading USA.

Information on L track here.

• L TRACK: L track information here;
• L TRACK: Quick Release ties downs for your L track here;

Links copied from here:

Links for new owners and also various Installation Guides (including those from INEOS & Rhino Rack)

May 4, 2025

Helpful links for new owners

• TheDocAUS
• beginner busbar charger filters fuses guides help how to roof rack torx
• Resources, Maintenance Tutorials, Procedures and guides.

 

[Jeffrey]

yes for some accessories this makes sense, but for others like my ski rack, its really hard to get a secure fit while trying to keep the stud, mount and accessory all aligned. In these cases I like to do as you describe and secure the stud and then separately mount the accessory. However, sometimes the included bolts are still too long.

I guess I could always just add a couple washers or nuts before adding the accessory to help eat up the bolt's space. Unmodified or without shorter bolts I'd need to add a deep socket to my tool-set, and would prefer to be able to use just a standard depth socket already present in the wera kit I have.

I like bolts that are just the right length for the application. Just shorten them as needed. An abrasive cutoff wheel, hacksaw, or a visit to a machine shop can do it quickly. Fortunately I own one...