Pontiac vibe crossbars installation

Locks are available separately security is industry standard. While locks cost extra the Thule one key system allows for having the same key for the racks and accessories.

Thule is famous for great racks that fit great. The Rhino rack Series "Original" is a rack system for cars with a bare roof. The great looking rack feet are made off glass reinforced nylon with metal hardware. The aerodynamic aluminum rack crossbars are as rugged as they are nice. The fit hooks are often 2-piece; they have a glued-on thick protective rubber pad. As with all aerodynamic bars, adapter may be needed for some older accessories.

Ease of install and lock security are industry standard. RhinoRack now offers replacement locks and keys so that you can have 1 key for most of your RhinoRack gear. Like the original Series, but with a black crossbar. The Rhino rack Series is a rack system for cars with a bare roof. The aerodynamic black anodized aluminum rack crossbars are really nice.

The fit hooks are often 2-piece; they have a glued-on thick rubber pad. As with all aerodynamic bars, adapter may be needed for some accessories. Inno XS is constructed of metal with a black plastic shroud. The vehicle specific hook kit contains rubber coated steel hooks that clamp around the door opening of your vehicle and thick rubber pads that rest on the roof.

The aerodynamic aluminum crossbars have compressible infill in the T-slots and end inside the foot for a clean OEM look. Easy install with the included torque allen wrench, so you know when it is tighened correctly. Locks are included. The Vortex RS racks have crossbars integrated into the rack feet for improved aerodynamics and a real smooth oem appearance. The aerodynamic aluminum cross bar have a wind diffusing strip that nearly eliminates noise. The RS is a really great clean looking rack with quality to match it's good looks.

Rack systems with integrate feet trade cargo carrying width for smoothness. All black roof rack. It's the same great rack as the Vortex RS, but with black crossbars, it features integrated crossbars and feet for improved aerodynamics and a real smooth oem appearance.

The really nice AeroBlade cross-bars cut the wind reducing drag and noise. Adapters may be needed for some accessories, some accessories are not compatible, so be sure to check our rack and accessory guide. The Aeroblade bars and Traverse feet exude quality and fit. Finish: Slightly textured black powder-coat with black rubber strip and black plastic endcaps. Thule AeroBlade Crossbars are now available in black.

This is the same great rack as the Traverse AeroBlade Roof Rack with crossbars that have been powdercoated black. The finish is tough with a slight texture. Crossbar Round Up, Pictures and Information. Rack specifications and availability may vary for specific years, please choose the model year of your Vibe to see the roof racks available for that year Pontiac Vibe Roof Rack - Inno FR Premium Roof Rack for Cars with Raised Roof Rails.

Rack Feet Install Method: Attaches to raised factory roof rails that are along the sides of the roof. This is an excellent rack at a great price This rack is available for the following years for the Vibe, To select this rack, please choose a year : Inno FR Rack Reviews 4. Rack Feet Install Method: Clamps around raised rail on roof. Smoothly shaped plastic should. Locks are available. This rack is available for the following years for the Vibe, To select this rack, please choose a year : Rack Feet Install Method: Clamps into door openings for cars with a bare roof with no rails or rack crossbars.

Inno SU Rack Reviews 4. Written by Dave B. An easy install. Great looks. We'll see how it performs. Locks: Includes Locks.

Cross-bars Length: 47 inches Silver with black trim Aluminum Aerodynamic blade Matte silver with black rubber Installed Rack Specifications Cross-bar spread: 28 inches Rack load capacity: pounds.

Rack Feet Install Method: Clamps around raised factory roof rails running from front to back along the sides of the car roof. Rack Feet Install Method: Clamps to flush or raised roof rails. Yakima RailGrab Reviews 4.

Rack Feet Install Method: Clamps to door openings for cars with a bare roof with no rails or racks. Thule Traverse Rack Reviews 4.

And there ya' go! Nice clean OE install! Ready for your favorite bicycle tray or what ever else that you have in mind. With the bike tray mounted as shown, the rear hatch should not be opened. Hate to scuff up the paint. They can be mounted in reverse, but looked weird in my opinion. We just access the cargo area through the back door. For those that need a roof rack, I feel this is the route to go. Ride On!

I appreciate it And I think the Matrix roof racks look better than the Vibe ones.. I fell on it right away! Top thread of the section! Plus, there is a superb tutorial on how to install it! Thanks SnowFish!! What prices should I expect for a used rack if I don't want to be ripped off? Because I don't want the rack to ruin the roof paint as I probably won't leave the rack installed days a year I'll just install it when needed, which might be not very often Probably only for the summer vacations and special times when I'll need to move big things that won't fit properly in the cargo area Most of the time, it will be off the roof.

Thanks a looooot!! That translates to I went 24ftlbs. Doesn't take much to make it "click". Strip 'em and it will be a major "oh crap" moment. Cross Rails, the allen wrench ones, are 9Nm, which is 6. We're not torquing down a head, but I still like to bring it up to spec gradually. My early observations is that you will not be disappointed with the Matrix rack. No scratching.

If you're going to wrench, you need a torque wrench. Actually two. Even these low end ones will take a ton of guess work out. Can't afford not to have them. You'll be amazed at how little, the torque spec is, on a lot of these fasteners. And yes, LocTite is your friend.

The Blue Removable works for most applications. Installation is straightforward, nothing complicated, no adjustements. I really, really got lucky to stumble on this sale!

Now I only need to find myself a "burger" cargo or even a "ski" cargo I'd prefer the latter one, it's shorter in height, being more aerodynamic and reducing air drag. Thanks again SnowFish! So, I get an offset of 2 inches at each anchor points I won't be able to attach the cargo using the original holes for the provided U-Bolts I probably will have to drill new holes in the floor of the cargo, and patch the old ones so water won't come in. The downside of oem bars is that you cannot adjust the distance between the 2 bars, and I don't think the car dealers really care about a "certain standard" Finally put the Toyota kit on.