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2. Some people have been able to put a bar in front of the button. I haven't tried that. The purpose of the buttons is to keep you from putting bars too far forward. If you take the button off, be sure to seal the hole so water doesn't get inside.
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That’s my understanding of their purpose too, but I don’t get the reasoning. What difference does it make how far forward the bars are? They’re not going to slide off the from of the rack due to the way the front side tubes bend down. The ability to put the front crossbars 2-3 more inches forward would be really helpful.
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03-30-2021, 06:06 PM
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This is how my rack is set up. I don’t really use the lower bars for anything other than my Hi Lift at the moment. I might install some traction boards or gas tanks on the other side; not sure yet.
I’ve used my rack to haul 3/4” plywood, 4x8” MDF, 2x4’s, 2x6’s, and other random stuff. I don’t overland, so the stock rack works fine for me. The rubber feet on top prevent things like plywood from scratching the rack and keeps them from sliding.
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Can you tell me what mounts you used for the jack?
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03-31-2021, 12:12 PM
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What brackets are you using for the Hi-Lift on that Pro rack?
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No brackets. I drilled through the cross bar and used stainless hardware to mount using Hi Lift locking knobs
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03-31-2021, 12:16 PM
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No brackets. I drilled through the cross bar and used stainless hardware to mount using Hi Lift locking knobs
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Here’s what I made. 3.5” long 1/2” stainless bolts and stainless hardware. Also used a sleeve spacer they I sprayed black. The jack sits perfectly level, doesn’t rattle, can’t get stolen, and can be removed in about 1 minute.
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03-31-2021, 12:17 PM
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Can you tell me what mounts you used for the jack?
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Here’s what I made. 3.5” long 1/2” stainless bolts and stainless hardware. Also used a sleeve spacer they I sprayed black. The jack sits perfectly level, doesn’t rattle, can’t get stolen, and can be removed in about 1 minute.
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03-31-2021, 12:43 PM
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solid point, it seemed like these bars were way closer even after setting as far apart as possible. a little creativity today got them as far to front and back as possible, so I think transporting my paddle boards should not prove difficult at this point.
Thank You all for your assistance. stoked on the new ride, its awesome. solid upgrade from the 2012 trail edition, which was awesome
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03-31-2021, 12:47 PM
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I had similar rack on my 2008 FJ cruiser and used it to carry canoes and kayaks across the country, used Thule square bars old school. I hoe to do the same with my 5ht gen 4runner, the rack is shorter and situated a little farther aft on the vehicle, but looks like it will work. Good luck and I'll try to post pictures with new canoe racks once installed/ done/ loaded
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03-31-2021, 12:49 PM
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I removed the buttons and put some gorilla tape over the holes, then put the rack over that. it seems perfect. I also think designers sometimes dont leave their desk to create for the real world.
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That’s my understanding of their purpose too, but I don’t get the reasoning. What difference does it make how far forward the bars are? They’re not going to slide off the from of the rack due to the way the front side tubes bend down. The ability to put the front crossbars 2-3 more inches forward would be really helpful.
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03-31-2021, 12:50 PM
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very nice set up, and read picture also!
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03-31-2021, 01:43 PM
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Very clever mount! I drilled my crossbars to mount my Maxtrax. May do your setup for the jack too. Thanks!
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03-31-2021, 08:39 PM
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Here’s what I made. 3.5” long 1/2” stainless bolts and stainless hardware. Also used a sleeve spacer they I sprayed black. The jack sits perfectly level, doesn’t rattle, can’t get stolen, and can be removed in about 1 minute.
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Very Nicely done Sir  Thank you
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