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T6 Kylie bike rack - security bolts

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soldana

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Location
Manchester
Vehicle
T6 Ocean 150
Hello all,

Having just fitted a "Kylie" style bike rack to my T6, I now realise just how easy it would be for anyone to remove it with no more than a hex key.

I'd like to replace the standard bolts which attach the claws above the tail lights with some security bolts. I'm not 100% sure what size & length I need (it doesn't tell you in the fitting instructions). I saw mention of M6x60 bolts on this site, but that was a 2013 post so not sure if they are still the same.

Can anyone who has changed their bolts confirm the size & ideally point me in the direction of where I can buy some suitable bolts?

Thank you!
 
Yes M6 x 60 is the recommended size.

Depends on whether you remove the rack or not.

Another option is to install shear bolts - these are certainly tamper proof.

Also consider the screws on the upper clamps that secure the upper claws.

I have also fitted a dash cam on the rear window. Any attempt to tinker with the rack causes the camera to switch on and record. You might still lose the rack but you'll have a good image of who took it for the Police.
 
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