Rack Attack Coquitlam installs Dewalt Truck Cab Guard and UWS Truck Tool Box onto Dodge Ram 1500 TRX-4

At Our Rack Attack Coquitlam Store not only do we do Roof Racks we also do a lot of truck accessories including Tool Boxes, Cab guards, Bush Bumpers, Weather Tech floor mats, Rigid Industries LED driving /fog lights.  So when one of our customers the other day came in and wanted something that was functional as well as look good on his 2010/2011 Dodge TRX-4 1500 truck we helped him out. At Rack Attack we like to pay attention to detail, so since the customers Truck was black we went with the  Black Cab guard and also matching powder coated gloss black tool box it was a matched made in Rack Heaven. For the tool box we went with the UWS Black Series with a low profile single lid with a deep crossover chest. To make everything streamline the tool box, truck, and cab guard we ended up picking the Dewalt Industrial Grade Steel Headache Rack DIGHRB380 matched with the Hi-Visibility Screen #DIGHVS381.

Dodge cab guard and tool box

Truck cab guard and tool box

So if you just have one truck or a fleet of trucks no job is to big or small for us! We will Rack Your World at Rack Attack Coquitlam.

Rack Attack Coquitlam
Unit #4 – 75 Blue Mountain St.
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 0A7
tel : 604.526.7225

Dodge cab guard and tool box

Truck cab guard and tool box

New Thule Ski Racks At Rack Attack Coquitlam

Here at Rack Attack Coquitlam we just got in a shipment of the all new Thule ski racks in. This all new line up with all new quick mounting hard ware for an easy install on your racks. Thule used a new system very close to the “450 Crossroad” tower

It uses a strap that starts in the mount and runs down around your cross bar. The strap is made of rubber coated steel strips the protects you from having some one trying to slash your ski rack off your vehicle. The new Thule racks are all so a “universal fit”  meaning they will fit almost any factory cross bar. This means you will not have to buy a whole new rack set up if you already have racks on your vehicle. The new Thule set ups come in two sizes a 4 ski and a 6 ski. also the 6 ski come with the “pull top” option it lets you pull out the ski rack from over top of the vehicle to the side so you can load your skis and snowboards with ease.

If you would like this same set up, its available for nearly every Make and Model of car.

Call or Stop by the store for Price and the specific gear you want to put on your Vehicle.

Rack Attack Coquitlam
Unit #4 75 Blue Mountain St.
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 0A7
Canada
tel : 604.526.7225
fax : 604.526.7228
email : coquitlam@rackattack.com

New Stuff from Thule: Thule Aero Blade now available at Rack Attack Coquitlam

Thule wasn’t the first kid on the Block to come out with the Thule Aeroblade style wingbar but man did they every do it right.  The fit and finish is very nice and it’s great that it will work with any of the Thule rapid bar foot packs like 450R, 460R, 480R, 430R and even the older 400XTR. Being the owner of  a Nissan Frontier and ended up installing the Thule 450R with the Aeroblade and what an improvement over the reg 450 square bars or the 450R with 47″RB bar. I was also able to go one  size bigger from a 47″ to a 53″ as the new AeroBlade has a longer grove on the bottom of the bar for the towers to slide. Yahoo! I can now carry my car topper boat or a couple of kayaks without having to go with the loud regular lb58″ square bar. I found that the Thule AeroBlade was not only a lot stronger than the factory Nissan Frontier rack it’s also less noisy.

Also the new AreoBlade has some of the best technology built into it including:

• WindDiffuser™ is a textured surface on the t-slot cover that disturbs the airflow better than a smooth surface, greatly reducing wing noise.
• BoxBeam™ – The sophisticated BoxBeam aluminum extrusion creates one of the strongest load bars in the market. Using a vertical load test, the AeroBlade can sustain over 800 lbf of force.
• SmartSlide™ – The new SmartSlide™ is a molded measurement system providing a quick, no-hassle, tapemeasure-free foot installation. SmartSlide™ also covers the underbar slot to improve aerodynamics and noise diffusion.
• SwingBlade™ – The new SwingBlade™ end cap pivots open to allow full access to the t-slot for easy accessory installs.

Also a nice piece of information even though the AeroBlade come in about $100 or so more than a regular Thule square or RB bar in about 15,000 KM of driving (average person drives that in a year) that rack save that for you  in gas.  Or even if you went with the Thule square bar with a fairing you would still be about at the same price as the AeroBlade system, so it’s a  no brainer spend the little bit now and it will be music to your ears rather that a howl or whistling scream of a Yakima round or Thule Square bar.

450R AeroBlade 53″ installed on Factory Raised Rail.

Sliding the 450r onto AeroBlade 53″ bars

Thule 450r AeroBlade installation

Thule 53″ AeroBlade on Nissan Frontier

Thule AeroBlade End cap and rubber strip

Thule AeroBlade installed sweetness

Thule 53" AeroBlade on Nissan Frontier

Yakima Skybox Lowpro 15 on Bmw X5 installed at Rack Attack Coquitlam

At Rack Attack Coquitlam we carry and stock over 30 different cargo box’s made by Yakima, Thule and Sport Rack. I had a customer come in with a nice newer BMW X5 but he need a box that was low profile and long enough for his skis.Also he wanted to have a cargo box that was sleek and stylish so we suggested the Yakima Skybox 15 lowpro in Onyx which just came out this spring in that finish.  .. seen here  http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/yakima-skybox-lopro-15-onyx.asp.

The other box the customer was considering was the Thule Boxter 18 which is also a nice looking box but was too high to clear his under ground parking at his place in Whistler. http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-611-boxter.asp?item_type=5  In the end we tried 4-5 different box’s on the customers car and he ended up going with our first suggestion. As we both agreed it looked the best, was very easy to get on and off the vehicle, plus it even comes with a solar panel with a built-in light. So at night you can see your gear in the box..

 

Yakima Lowpro 15 Onyx cargo box on BMW X5

Sweet looking Yakima Lowpro 15 Onyx cargo box on BMW X5

 

At our Rack Attack Coquitlam store we have over 15 cargo boxes on display at any given time and more than 20-30 different sizes, colours, and shapes to fit anything from a Smart car to a stretched expedition limousine.

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Rack Attack Coquitlam
Unit #4 75 Blue Mountain St.
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 0A7
Canada
tel : 604.526.7225
email : coquitlam@rackattack.com

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Rack Attack Coquitlam installed a Yakima Lowpro 15 on BMW X5

Ford Fiesta 2011 with Thule 480R Traverse Foot Pack

Ford Fiesta 2011 with Thule 480 traverse and Thule 594xt Side Arm

The 2011 Ford Fiesta just came out in the Canadian Market and since we work with a lot of dealerships we had a chance to Rack Attack it up with the Thule 480R Traverse. Luckily Thule is designed in Sweden so since the Fiesta has been over there since 2008 Thule already has a great fitting roof rack for it. We decided to go with the nicer looking Thule Foot pack 480R that comes with the Alumium Aero bars vs the 480 with the regular square bars. Also the new 480R/480 is a lot easier to install and is an updated version of the old 400xt/400xtr counter part. The Ford dealer was wanting to carry a high-end bikes so we recommended the Thule Side Arm that has a Alumium tray as well so they compliment each other well. The Thule Side Arm (XT)  comes as the (594XT) so it comes with the mounting not only for round and square bars like older non XT versions but with a universal mount that fits the Thule Aero bar and most factory bars out of the box! Yahoo no more paying for extra adaptors or having to retro fit racks to fit aero bars or factory racks.

Ford Fiesta 2011 with thule 480r

Ford Fiesta 2011 with thule 480r and Thule 594XT Side Arm

Ford Fiesta 2011 with thule 480r and Thule 594XT Side Arm

 

 Please check out my link to the products we discussed above, you can also use our automated fit guide to figure out what will fit your car. If there is anything else that you would like to know about, feel free to post a message to the moderator, and it will be answered as soon as possible. If you require a more immediate resolve, then feel free to contact our store at 604-526-7225 and a Rack Attack specialist will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternately you may visit us in store

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-480R-traverse.asp

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-594xt-sidearm.asp

Toyota Venza – Thule 430R Track System

Today at Rack Attack we installed the Thule 430R track system on a new Toyota Venza, with a Thule Flat Top 6 Ski Rack. The track system for a base rack choice is the best system to go with on your vehicle. What it does is provide you with a fully adjustable track, mounted permanently to your roof with a clean, guaranteed leak free, factory looking roof rack.

In this case we chose the Thule 430R System. It is equipped with the Rapid Aluminum Bar for look as well as Aerodynamics.

As mentioned before at Rack Attack, we do have a No-Leak Guarantee, and the reason for that is the measures in which we go to protect the installation, which I will explain here.

The track installation starts with these little guys;  ‘Plus Nuts’. After Drilling into the roof of the vehicle we slide these in and use a special plus nut tool to expand the nut below the surface of the sheet metal tight to create the anchor on the roof. The rubber washer is an add on to prevent damage to the surface of the roof, to create a grip, and the first stage of preventing leaks.

The Plus Nut and Rubber Washer

All the Plus nuts in a row, ready for a track!

Once this is complete we apply a sufficient amount of silicon sealant around the base of the of the plus nut to not only provide further leak protection but to harness the hardware down as well.

Laying Down the Track!

The feet you see in the track in the picture above clip in and out and slide back and forth for the adjustment.

The track can now be secured down and end caps installed with the appropriate hardware. The track now being installed the silicon must set and cure and will create a seal for the Leak-Free Guarantee.

Now we are able to put mount the cross bars to the feet. And then its done!

All installed, with a Thule Flat Top 6

If you would like this same set up, its available for nearly every Make and Model of car.

Call or Stop by the store for Price and the specific gear you want to put on your Vehicle.

Rack Attack Coquitlam
Unit #4 75 Blue Mountain St.
Coquitlam, BC, V3K 0A7
Canada
tel : 604.526.7225
fax : 604.526.7228
email : coquitlam@rackattack.com

Thule Tire Chains – Thule CS-10 – Info/How to: Installation

This winter we can expect some snowy weather, and chances are the snow is going to pack down, and layer after layer, you will be left stuck somewhere in the lower mainland. To be prepared, we at Rack Attack recommend you get yourself set up and ready for the winter with some Thule Tire Chains.

Thule makes 4 types of chains for Cars and 3 kinds for SUV’s and Trucks. The K-Summit, CG-9, CS-10, and CB-12 for most car wheel sizes, and the XG-12,  XG-12 Pro, and XB-16 for most SUV Tire sizes. Prices vary from $95-539 depending on your vehicle and your tire size.

Most passenger cars will need something like the Thule CS-10.

The Thule CS-10  is the smartest, most innovative, and quickest to fit and remove. This Thule CS-10 Snow Chain has a chain size of plus it takes just 20 seconds to put on, and 1 second to remove. This item includes two tire chains.

• All Thule Tire Chains are Final Sale, and not subject to our return policy
• Chain size 060
• Includes two tire chains, enough for the front or rear of your vehicle
• Premium quality through hardened Manganese Nickel Alloy Steel for higher reliability
• Dual sided D-shaped links which provide greater traction and extended life
• Innovative non-sliding hard sided packaging comes complete with gloves, kneeling mat, mounting instructions and spare parts
• Patented external quick release system, allows for one hand removal
• Patented self centering and self tensioning system with micro regulation solution
• 10mm chain link diameter
• The best anti-scratch solution for light alloy rims
• Innovative design and unique color-coded assembling point

Open up the new case and take out the chains

1.Put the Chains around the back of the tire with the blue cord farthest from you and the chains toward you:

2. Take the two ends and slide the male and female ends of the attachment just behind the tire together.

3.Hook the Red hook and chain on the front top part of the tire

4.Guide the tension cord through the harness.

5. Pull the top tension cord down and hook it to the guided tension cord.

The Chains will now self adjust and you are rolling!

Enjoy the Snow.

400xtr Mazda 3 with Thule 400xtr Aero bar & Thule 91726 Pulltop ski rack- Installed by Rack Attack Coquitlam

Rack Attack Coquitlam installed the Thule 400xtr Aero bars on the a Mazda 3 4dr and the customer wanted a nice looking ski and snow board rack to complement the Aluminium bars. The Thule 91726 is one of the easiest ski rack to install and to use. For when it is installed you can slide the rack out to prevent your nice jacket and pants from getting dirty. The Thule 91726 PullTop can carry up to 6 skis or 4 snowboards or a couple paris of skis and poles. Like seen in the pictures attached. All Thule Ski and Snowboard Racks have a life time warranty.

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-400xtr-rapid-aero-foot-pack.asp

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-91726-universal-pull-top-6.asp

Mazda 3 with 400xtr and 91726

Mazda 3 with 400xtr Aero bars & Thule 91726

Mazda Racks with Thule 91726 Pull Top

Thule 611 Boxter on Hyundia Santa Fe – In stock now at Rack Attack Coquitlam

The premium two-tone Thule 611 Boxter combines European-inspired design with a stronger, more convenient box structure. The Thule 611 Boxter gives you the perfect combination of unique style, tremendous durability, and unsurpassed performance.

A personal favourite of mine, this box is designed in a way that allows a massive 18 cubic feet of storage space without looking like you’ve just added a second story to your vehicle. The strong solid base is recessed to help the box sit lower on your crossbars and with the quick grip mounting system allows easy, fast installation to almost any roof rack.

Thule 611 Boxter

Not only will this box look good on your vehicle the aerodynamic design minimizes wind resistance and reduces drag for greater fuel efficiency.

Recessed base and quick grip mounting hardware

With dual side opening and an improved locking system the Thule 611 Boxter is the perfect year round solution for transporting gear. For additional information visit www.rackattack.com

Hyundai Santa Fe with Boxter

Ford Freestar – Thule 342 Truck Cap Rack System

Utility vehicles can come in all different shapes and sizes. The classic work truck or van isnt always ideal for every person who wants to haul over 200 pounds and up to 500 pounds on their roof. Thule Professional makes a strong, durable racks for any tool hauling, ladder carrying individual. Even though this rack works wonders with a utility van or truck. This Ford Freestar now has the heavy load capabilities of a big expensive truck. Whether it be cargo or ladders the Thule Cap Rack will stand up to the weight and abuse.

All Finished the install

This Rack is mounted directly into the roof of the vehicle and with its low profile design with articulating base for mounting to uneven rooflines it fits just about any vehicle.

The process starts with drilling two holes in each corner of the vehicle to attach the bracket that you mount the bars onto. These bars are removable, but YOU want to carry stuff in all seasons and with the silicon seal around these holes you can be sure that there wont be any leaking.

And if you are asking yourself, what can I use to hold the equipment on these bars. Well, with the included powder coated aluminum adjustable load stops combined with some straps, you wont have anything sliding around.

This rack system has the potential to carry up to 500lbs! And Any of the following accesories:

-Thule 329 Ladder Lift System
-Thule 339 Ladder Tilt System
-Thule 326 Awning
-Thule 337 Conduit Kit – 4 Inch
-Thule 316 Roller

And Much Much more.

So whatever you want to carry, big or small, the cap rack is the utility solution.