RyanR
Member Since: 29 Apr 2018
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 46
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Looking at the factory short tracks I would like to see the rear crossbar positioned further back. There is plenty of space in the tracks but due to the design of the factory crossbars, they need a notch in the tracks to do so. Taking a look at the track it would seem like a fairly simple mod to take a Dremel and add another notch more towards the rear. Has anyone tried this with their D3/4? Anything I should be concerned about before cutting back the material?
Ryan R
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6th Aug 2018 12:15 pm |
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BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3639
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Can you not put the cross bars on using any of the cut outs, and then slide them to the rear?
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6th Aug 2018 12:29 pm |
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RyanR
Member Since: 29 Apr 2018
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 46
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There is no issue putting the crossbars on it is just that I find the rear most factory notch for locking them in place not far enough back. There is a good 6 inches of track behind the rearmost point. I am thinking of cutting in another notch behind it to enable a more rearward mounting point.
Ryan R
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6th Aug 2018 12:36 pm |
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BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3639
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I thought you could lock them anywhere along the track - but not where the cut outs are?
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6th Aug 2018 12:41 pm |
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RyanR
Member Since: 29 Apr 2018
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 46
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From my limited experience so far I seem to be only able to lock them where the cutouts are. If there is a trick to locking them anywhere I would love to know it!
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6th Aug 2018 12:46 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10289
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You can only lock them where the cutouts are, but I think if the crossbars are any further back the tailgate hits when open fully - have a look for yourself
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6th Aug 2018 12:48 pm |
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BBDisco3
Member Since: 23 Nov 2008
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3639
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Do they need adjustment to allow them to slide back further - not sure if this is on the underside of the cross rail or at the end.
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6th Aug 2018 12:50 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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I have Thule feet and they work as Bbdisco3 is thinking ... just slide away from notches and tighten them up. .
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6th Aug 2018 2:06 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Al cope is right. When the top tailgate is opened it encroaches on the area. Even more if there is a rear ladder fitted.
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6th Aug 2018 3:27 pm |
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