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- CX 5
Hey guys,
I have a couple questions that i could not get quick answers to in a search.
1) Why would you want to do a direct mount option on roof rails versus installing the factory rails?
2) What brand do you think is the best for cross rails and why?
My thoughts so far:
1) Factory rails only hold 100lbs "when evenly distributed." I have two kayaks and one alone weighs 80 lbs. I do not think this will cut it, but whats your experience so far?
2) I am leaning towards the Rhino Rack system for its complete versatility, but wow that price point shows some pride....
3) Apparently the rails do not raise the cross bars enough for some items to clear the antenna. This would pose a problem for single person lifting.
4) I just ordered KBYA-50-9H0A (right side) and KBYA-50-9L0A (left side) from my local dealer for $32 a piece. I am now leaning towards not having the rails as they dont come in black.
Before i spend the weekend doing an install on something i would just take off later, what inputs do you all have?
Once i have this completed, i will post the detailed pictures here and the rest in my build thread so people who are looking for answers can have this thread for the one stop shop. I saw a great post with pictures on the parts i just ordered, but nothing talking about the differences in the two mounting options to help me (or others) make the decisions for themselves.
As always, thank you all!!!
Logan
I have a couple questions that i could not get quick answers to in a search.
1) Why would you want to do a direct mount option on roof rails versus installing the factory rails?
2) What brand do you think is the best for cross rails and why?
My thoughts so far:
1) Factory rails only hold 100lbs "when evenly distributed." I have two kayaks and one alone weighs 80 lbs. I do not think this will cut it, but whats your experience so far?
2) I am leaning towards the Rhino Rack system for its complete versatility, but wow that price point shows some pride....
3) Apparently the rails do not raise the cross bars enough for some items to clear the antenna. This would pose a problem for single person lifting.
4) I just ordered KBYA-50-9H0A (right side) and KBYA-50-9L0A (left side) from my local dealer for $32 a piece. I am now leaning towards not having the rails as they dont come in black.
Before i spend the weekend doing an install on something i would just take off later, what inputs do you all have?
Once i have this completed, i will post the detailed pictures here and the rest in my build thread so people who are looking for answers can have this thread for the one stop shop. I saw a great post with pictures on the parts i just ordered, but nothing talking about the differences in the two mounting options to help me (or others) make the decisions for themselves.
As always, thank you all!!!
Logan