The roof rack sits right on top of the cross bars.
Diy roof rack cross bars wood.
An important decision can be choosing between steel aluminum and wood.
Wood can be the least expensive option to go if you re on a budget.
The factory bars can cost upwards of 350 a set.
This can be very dangerous hence should be controlled.
They worked ok for a ski rack but a bike or kayak caused them to flex and the load would wobble ter.
However steel and aluminum are more durable and stronger so they will last you a lot longer.
Accordingly i drilled out 6 1 4 holes in each bar.
Ensure that the roof rack is in position and properly adjusted leaving good space at the centre.
You ll need to do some welding and metal.
The design is simple and e.
Unfortunately my subaru came with factory bars but they were super flimsy.
My mission was to make cross bars from readily available parts you can find at any hardware store.
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Using a flat head screw driver assemble the roof rails to the top of the car by sxrewing the side rails and the cross bars together.
This particular rack has six bolts that protrude out.
Cars these days don t include the cross bars to go with your roof rack.
Avoid drilling too deep into the roof of the car.
25 diy roof cross bars.