2017 cross bar bolt size

[RckyMtnTJ]

Picked up a set of OEM cross bars for my 2017 Explorer Sport. Had a family member transport them for me. Thought they attached with existing bolts. Turns out those existing bolts are just plastic caps and I need bolts.
Can anyone tell me what size, type, and length is required?
Thanks in advance.

 

[peterk9]

I haven't seen them myself but I don't think anything extra is required to install them. At least no one else has mentioned anything to that effect.

Peter

 

[RckyMtnTJ]

Up on the roof rails there appears to be bolts I can use to mount them. Indeed they are plastic caps that look like Torx head bolts.
I called the dealership and they said they don’t sell them separately. Justas a kit with the cross rails.

 

[MM07]

I just added aftermarket cross bars. The bolt size that attach it to the side rails are M6 x 27mm. A flat washer went on first, then a split washer.

 

[RckyMtnTJ]

I just added aftermarket cross bars. The bolt size that attach it to the side rails are M6 x 27mm. A flat washer went on first, then a split washer.

Nice. Yours is a 2018? I was at the father in laws shop and it seemed an M8 was the right size. Your bolts were aftermarket?

 

[MM07]

Yes have an 18. That is the size used with my Rhino Rack. I looked at the manual to make 100% sure.

Just posted about it:

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[peterk9]

Up on the roof rails there appears to be bolts I can use to mount them. Indeed they are plastic caps that look like Torx head bolts.
I called the dealership and they said they don’t sell them separately. Just as a kit with the cross rails.

I wonder why they weren't included with your cross bars?

Peter

 

[RckyMtnTJ]

I bought mine used off an ad online. They were sale 250 miles north of me but I had family who lived there and came here often. Seller said her husband bolted on using existing bolts. Seemed reasonable until I grabbed my torx and realized they weren’t bolts

 

[akjvt]

I purchased an OEM set of cross bars new, in box. Set included the flush mount screws. But I purchase two sets of 4 each roof rack hooks because they have a functional use. The ends have "eye holes" for bunge cord hooks. I found them on eBay and a seller had both sets for $19.99 and free shipping.

FYI, I've attached the crossbar install instructions that were included with my set.

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