My co-worker has the same year and model car that I do and he offered me his roof rack which he got from his neighbor. I should have asked more questions.
When he brought it to work, I knew right away it wasn't for our car, but I needed a rack and his heart was in the right place so I gladly accepted.
Before I left the US, I bought some square aluminum tubing, stainless steel bolts, stainless steel locknuts, split washers, etc.
The factory rack is bolted to the roof at four points. I made spacers out of the Al tubing, drilled holes for the through bolts, and then modified the rack feet to attach to more square tubing.
I have family visiting in the fall so now I'm thinking about fashioning a roof basket for carrying our luggage. I also have a bike fork mount that I plan to attach to it.
The rainy season is supposed.to start in a couple weeks so I might look for some rubber for some weather proofing or only mount the rack when I need it.
Paul
When he brought it to work, I knew right away it wasn't for our car, but I needed a rack and his heart was in the right place so I gladly accepted.
Before I left the US, I bought some square aluminum tubing, stainless steel bolts, stainless steel locknuts, split washers, etc.
The factory rack is bolted to the roof at four points. I made spacers out of the Al tubing, drilled holes for the through bolts, and then modified the rack feet to attach to more square tubing.
I have family visiting in the fall so now I'm thinking about fashioning a roof basket for carrying our luggage. I also have a bike fork mount that I plan to attach to it.
The rainy season is supposed.to start in a couple weeks so I might look for some rubber for some weather proofing or only mount the rack when I need it.
Paul
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