Instructions

HOW TO – Airline Rails

How to install the PUSHrack L-Track Set

General requirements

  • Lower rail is at least 45 cm from the lower edge of the vehicle (bumper)
  • Distance between the rails is between 100 and 130 cm
  • Rails are screwed and glued
  • Reinforcement of the vehicle panel on the inside

Vehicle-specific requirements

Here you will find vehicle-specific video instructions, detailed rear dimensions and instructions to download and print out.

The vehicle-specific installation dimensions listed here are our strong recommendation!

Benefits

L-Track Set

Everything about the popular transport rails
  • Airline rails are very popular for securing loads in the commercial sector.
  • They are stable and there are lots of accessories.
  • These rails are glued and screwed to the vehicle sheet metal.
Your decision

PUSHrack L-Track Set

Find out here why you should rely on the PUSHrack L-tracks!
  • High-quality airline rails loadable up to 2500kg
  • Includes reinforcement plates for the inside of the vehicle sheet metal
  • Protection against weathering: anodized rails incl. drill holes
  • Protection against the weather: all screws, nuts and washers are made of stainless steel
  • Basis for our carriers from the cycling and winter sports sector
  • Compatible with all common L-Track accessories
  • Made entirely in Germany!

Questions?

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10 thoughts on “HOW TO – Airline Rails

  1. Alois Ruhland says:

    Hello everyone,

    does the reinforcement strip have to be 4mm thick on the inside or would 3mm be sufficient?
    However, I would install the 3mm sheet as a continuous sheet and not in segments!

    Kind regards
    Alois

    1. pushcomponents says:

      Probably yes, but we have never tested it with less than 4mm. I don’t know if it’s worth the risk to try it.
      Whether the sheet is continuous or divided into three segments, as we did, makes no noticeable difference to the stability, but it is often not possible to insert a continuous sheet into the door.

      If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.
      Lenz from the PUSH components team

  2. Elias Märkl says:

    Hello, I drive a Fiat Ducato with the size L1H1. Is it possible to simply move the upper and lower rails further down? I am aware that the bicycles will then also be further down. Theoretically this should work, right?

  3. pushcomponents says:

    Hello Elias,
    I assume that you have not installed any windows. In that case, it’s perfectly possible, but it’s best to make sure that the distance between the top rail and the top edge of the door is between 225-325mm. If in doubt, one of our Plus arms would then fit later, these are useful if you need more distance from the vehicle or if you are not entirely satisfied with the stability of the rails on the window surface.
    I know from another customer with an H1 that it was a little more difficult to get the two outermost nuts onto the screws during installation. If you would like some more pictures, please send me an e-mail.

  4. Thomas Möller says:

    My e-bikes have mudguards and pannier racks, can I use this system too?

  5. pushcomponents says:

    Hello Thomas, yes that works. All you need is our adapter pannier rack

  6. Ralf Köbbemann says:

    Hi, what is the situation with a gravel bike with double-decker handlebars (Hoverbar from Canyon)? Do I then need the Flex to get wider (130 mm) on the lower handlebar? How is the fixation with the full carbon handlebar possible here? There is 65 mm between the upper and lower handlebars. Is Push-Rack plus holder sufficient here (in conjunction with the front windows on our Pössl)?
    Best regards from MG.

  7. pushcomponents says:

    Hi Ralf, with the hoverbar you can mount the “upper” handlebar in the standard holder without any problems. You don’t have to worry about the carbon, the contact points have thick rubber edge protection. Almost all of our bikes have carbon handlebars.
    In general, you will definitely need the plus arms because of the attached windows. Then it will fit.
    Kind regards
    Lenz from the PUSHcomponents team

  8. pushcomponents says:

    Another update:
    As I happened to meet my buddy with the Canyon Grail (with Hooverbar) at the weekend:
    On the latest version of our mounts, the rubber profiles are a bit flatter, which would cause the middle part of the handlebar to slide down to the metal on the standard mount.
    There are two solutions:
    1) you take the DH/Flex and grip the handlebars on the left and right of the grip tape
    2) Place a piece of garden hose cut lengthwise over the middle section of the handlebars for transportation. This not only provides additional protection, but also makes it thicker and prevents it from slipping down to the metal.

    Personally, I like the second solution better, as the grip tape does not suffer.

    Yours sincerely
    Lenz from the PUSHcomponents team

  9. Ralf Köbbemann says:

    Great, thank you very much. I’ll have a look at it this weekend when I’ve finished fitting the airline rails. I ordered two standard mounts and one DH/Flex…they arrived yesterday.
    I’d like to go for the lower handlebar, as Canyon says the upper one in the middle can’t be loaded. In addition, I have already attached foil to the lower one to protect the handlebar roller bag. I would then protect this with a piece of tubing at the bottom. LG, Ralf

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