How To Install A Universal Roof Rack

Clip style roof racks.

How to install a universal roof rack.

While roof rack installation for naked roof models takes more work it will work with nearly any vehicle which also makes it the most versatile choice available. First we ll start with the simplest bare roof installation method. Roof racks on your toyota offer a convenient and safe way to transport baggage sports equipment or other loads. Ensure that the roof rack is in position and properly adjusted leaving good space at the centre.

There are a few ways to do this depending on your needs. The straps go through the door frames and attach the rack on top of the roof it fits almost all four door car without side rails it fit four door car with side rails which height is less than 6. 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. Roof racks also provide a secure base for a.

Keep in mind that the primary reason for purchasing a roof rack of this type is because your car doesn t have existing mounting points. As with all roof rack installation procedures follow the manufacturer s instructions for safe and correct placement. Today on our 2013 ford explorer we re going to be doing a test on a malone steeltop square bar roof rack system part number mpg202. The template indicates pre drilled holes which can be used to drilled holes directly into the roof of the car.

You can also get this kit with a 65 long bar with part number mpg203. Installing a roof rack on a car that only has a bare roof can seem tricky.