Leader Accessories 2 in 1 Aluminum Folding Kayak Rack J Bar Car Roof Rack for Canoe Surf Board SUP On Roof Top Mount on SUV, Car and Truck Crossbar with 4 pcs Tie Down Straps
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They're likely to be able to support more weight than your roof can. They're of good quality, with large plastic gears for adjustability. I haven't tried them yet, but I don't believe there is a better product on the market.
This is to prevent the screw from scratching the roof due to its excessive length.
quality: 8 PCS metric bolt M8x65mm
This method is also possible as long as the rack can be fixed, and it has no impact on usage.
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My top plate was installed outside of the rubber on mine. I'm going to scratch your crossbars all up like in the picture. It's metal against metal. I re- To avoid damaging the roof rack, I built mine with the plate inside the rubber wrap. The difference can be seen in my image. The way they came was on the left, and the way I set mine up was on the right. Why, for example, coat the bottom plate to protect the roof rack but leave the top plate uncoated?.
At the factory, the pieces were put together incorrectly. One of the reasons I bought this one was because it was designed to fit an Aero Crossbar and mentioned rubber protectors to prevent damage to the crossbar. I noticed that the rubber protector was positioned UNDER the metal brackets, and thus provided no protection. I agree with another customer who stated that it was incorrectly assembled. I reinstalled the metal bracket so that the rubber protector was OVER the metal bracket, and it now functions as intended.
I've used these racks twice so far to transport two kayaks. I was pleased with the results both times, indicating that I did not misplace the kayaks (Chuckle). Even though the trips were only a few hours away from home, they included freeway travel and high winds. br>br>The hardware is a little shaky, so I replaced a few bolts, and I don't like how each holder is held on to the rack by only one bar (one wing nut thingy on each side). I believe they could have used two bars (two wing nut thingies on each side), but as I previously stated, they are holding up. Would I take my kayaks on a thousand-mile trip with this? I'm not sure at all. I've only had them for about a month, so I'll need to re-install them. After some more time has passed, I will revisit this review and update it.
Mind you, the two kayaks I have are fishing kayaks that weigh about 70 pounds each, so they're much wider and heavier than most, and I noticed one of the screws/brackets wasn't tight enough to lock in place before installation. Looking closer, I noticed that the screw and nut had become stripped and could no longer be tightened. I didn't have time to ask for a replacement part because I received this rack the day before I left on my trip, so I used a few extra straps to secure both kayaks to the rack and my car's roof rack. The additional straps appear to be effective. One feature I particularly like is that the vertical section folds down horizontally when not in use. Hopefully the remaining screws will hold up. If anything changes, I'll let you know.
Had j- Previously, there were racks that did not fold. Because I keep my car in the garage, I had to put it together every time I wanted to transport two kayaks- These folding ones are fantastic because I can use them over and over again. After folding them, park them in the garage. The only tricky part was that the metal plate that goes on your car rack was not protected by the rubber guard. It had to be dismantled and reassembled with a plate inserted into the rubber. Getting the screw out was a real challenge. back on. That's about it. I haven't used them yet, so I'll comment on their durability once I do.
These are well-made and of excellent quality. I compared them to some of the less expensive alternatives, and these are well worth the small premium, particularly if you can find an Amazon Warehouse deal like I did. They held our Kayaks perfectly for an 800-mile journey. I'll keep you updated if they fail, but they're of excellent quality overall.
I haven't loaded kayaks onto my car yet, but I plan to do so this weekend. I'll have to buy straps because the ones that came with the racks aren't strong enough to secure kayaks safely, as another customer pointed out. They were easily installed by my son. Despite the fact that I am not particularly strong, I can easily position them.
Installing it was relatively simple, but it was still a chore. To attach the bracket to your crossbars, they use large plastic wing nuts. Because there is no security or keyed lock to prevent thieves from simply unscrewing four wing nuts and walking away with your expensive J bars, a lever release system would be preferable. br>br>I also have garage clearance issues with my Tall Tahoe, even when the j bars are laid flat. I can only put one side on at a time. br>br>If I'm hauling two kayaks, I'll have to get out of the garage and mount. It would be preferable to use a levered cam mount once more. br>br>The rubber band had been installed "incorrectly" in several previous posts. They are not installed in an "incorrect" manner. They're set up this way to prevent metal-on-metal contact in the bars. br>br>Some people have removed (16) the lock nuts and repositioned the band; however, there is tension on the brackets, so it's not as simple as it appears. Buying a pack of four 4x4 rubber or neoprene pads with adhesive backing is the easiest way to protect your rack from scratches caused by the bracket. The installation process takes less than 5 minutes.
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