Thule box too long
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Space King
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I don't know which Thule carrier you have, but if it's one of the big ones I'm thinking of, you'll need to install raised crossbars that sit on top of the factory roof rails.
BADCLOWN
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Ive got the Thule Force XT, its the largest force box they offered at the time they came out. It does have the sliding adjusters were the clamps go which were additionally moved all the way forward along with the OE T4R cross bars
BADCLOWN
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yeah, I'm just trying to figure out what will work that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars. I think paying $400-500 for cross bars is absurd.
I've also been tossing around the idea of getting a new full length rack as well. My brother has a gobi stealth with cross bars on his. Would love to get a gobi rack if I could find someone selling used but that being said, does anyone have a prinsu rack or other rack that can share some pictures of cross bars on them and possibly a box mounted?
not 100% sure if they sit high enough for what you need, but look at the LFD crossbars
BADCLOWN
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those look like they may sit a half inch or so higher than stock cross bars which MAY clear the antenna in the back.
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If you have any other roof rack that is a platform you don't need crossbars, just mount the box direct to one of the slats on the front and back.
Seems asinine that you're willing to pay $1k for a new roof rack but not a couple hundred at most for new crossbars. Just find a used set, they're sold all the time.
Seems asinine that you're willing to pay $1k for a new roof rack but not a couple hundred at most for new crossbars. Just find a used set, they're sold all the time.
BADCLOWN
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I don't think its asinine at all. I would rather find a suitable $100-200 option that solves my issue for the time being than spend $400-500 for the same thing that accomplishes the same goal. As I previously stated, I think that's too much money for crossbars.
Do I ultimately wish to put a full length rack on the truck: yes. Do I want/need to do that right now? No, not specifically to solve this current issue.
I have the “coffin” what I did was dremel out the slopped groove so that the shark fin protrudes into the box. Once mounted The fin is slightly in the box. Just cover it with a foam pad.
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MannMade82
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Malone
I have Malone crossbars and they are both quality and affordable. eTrailer.com sells them.
I have Malone crossbars and they are both quality and affordable. eTrailer.com sells them.
srsrogerissrs
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I have a rather large Thule box as well and have used LFD crossbars and Yakima roundbars with their attachment to the stock rails. Both work fine and raise the box enough to clear the fin.
I have Pictures.
Your welcome to Go into my Album page and look at the Yakima Cargo box.
too many pics to post here as they have been posted many times.
The OEM cross bar sit way too low. I was worried about snow load or hitting something and slamming the box into the roof causing damage to the roof of the truck.The After market cross bars hold more weight than the OEM crossbars.
If the box takes the hit it just a trip to REI, if it hits the roof its a trip to the body shop also.
Your welcome to Go into my Album page and look at the Yakima Cargo box.
too many pics to post here as they have been posted many times.
The OEM cross bar sit way too low. I was worried about snow load or hitting something and slamming the box into the roof causing damage to the roof of the truck.The After market cross bars hold more weight than the OEM crossbars.
If the box takes the hit it just a trip to REI, if it hits the roof its a trip to the body shop also.
