Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack screw size
M6 · 34 mm long
Our records put Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack on M6 screws, 34 mm long.
The record covers replacement T-bolt (Part 1500050334) for Aero and Wing bars.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from roofracks.co.uk.
M6 means a 6 mm nominal diameter with a 1 mm thread pitch. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 34 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | Replacement T-bolt (Part 1500050334) for Aero and Wing bars | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Replacement T-bolt (Part 1500050334) for Aero and Wing bars.
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- Rack and enclosure hardware mixes metric and imperial (#8-32, #10-32, #6-32), so confirm the thread before forcing a screw.
- Diameter: across the threads an M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The record states 34 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M6 is about 7-10 N·m into metal threads and 2.5-4.0 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M6
- Rack hole threads vary: 10-32 and 12-24 are still common in US racks alongside M6 - check the rail before buying.
- Rack rails come in M6, M5 and imperial 10-32 — check which cage nuts your rack uses before buying a bag of screws.
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The same screw also fits
Devices whose records share a thread with Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack, closest length match first.
- Yamaha F25 / T25 outboard motor also M6 × 34 mm
- Electrolux Professional compact rack-type dishwasher also M6 × 34 mm
- FJD 3D Excavator Guidance System (GNSS/IMU hardware) also M6 × 34 mm
- Weight bench frame also M6 × 34 mm
- Wurth Elektronik WA-SSTIE steel spacer stud also M6 × 34 mm
- Speaker flying frame / eyebolt hardware also M6 × 34 mm
- Table / mitre saw fence and rails also M6 × 34 mm
- Carbide 3D 80mm VFD spindle mount kit also M6 × 34 mm
Questions about Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack screws
- What size screw does Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack use?
- M6 × 34 mm for replacement T-bolt (Part 1500050334) for Aero and Wing bars.
- How long are the screws in Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack?
- The record gives 34 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Thule K-Guard Kayak Rack?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.