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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Roof rack cost me online $119. Shovel was $10 @ Walmart. The shovel adapter was $30 on ebay. Hi jack and tire mount next.

http://www.discountramps.com/car-top-carriers-roof-racks.htm
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Used to have that same rack with the extension. It's a good set up, but i would look into getting different mountig hardware. The little u-bolts and ***** are a pain and strip out easily. I bought a couple plates and bolts from home depot and it made a huge difference in how secure it was. I can send you a picture if you want.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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How is this it attached to the crossbars? Kind of want a roof rack, but don't want to do any drilling.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by no rdplz
Used to have that same rack with the extension. It's a good set up, but i would look into getting different mountig hardware. The little u-bolts and ***** are a pain and strip out easily. I bought a couple plates and bolts from home depot and it made a huge difference in how secure it was. I can send you a picture if you want.
I had to fab the shovel on. Even though I bought the adapter (bar was just a pinch big). Worked out fine. Thanks to Lowes.

So, yes, please send the pics please

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How is this it attached to the crossbars? Kind of want a roof rack, but don't want to do any drilling.
View link supplied. Shows how it mounts. No drilling.


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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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$54
Not sure if they'd fit or not. They lock.
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by no rdplz
Used to have that same rack with the extension. It's a good set up, but i would look into getting different mountig hardware. The little u-bolts and ***** are a pain and strip out easily. I bought a couple plates and bolts from home depot and it made a huge difference in how secure it was. I can send you a picture if you want.
Could you post the pictures here or pm me aswell. Im interested too. Thanks
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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Does the rack feel sturdy enough to hold a tire?
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