Unfortunately i found that the factory mounting positions for the cross bars are too close together to fit my snowboard in the rack very well.
How to adjust roof rack cross bars.
The cross bars are moving back and forth 2008 hummer h3 the cross bars on my 03 xterra roof rack are loose and i have tightened the allan bolts to their full extent.
Remember to then tighten the set screws.
It looked straight forward enough.
Here s how to adjust the roof rack s cross bars to fit your specific loading needs.
Roof cross bars sliding.
For some reason there is only one more locking point you can move forward to from there you are on your own but normally it is.
They came installed when i bought the 2019 turing model ascent new.
After you loosen the set screw you can move the bars.
It came with the factory roof rack cross bars which i wanted so i could mount my ski rack attachments.
Re positioning crossbars on roof rack hi its easy to do i did this last night.
It is in the manual but light on detail remove the rubber and you will see a screw use a size 25 torx screw bit and a ratchet as it is in tight.
The bindings interfere with the cross bars.
I have attached a rhino platform rack using u bolts.
In fact the auxiliary rack for my current car only used when needing extra width for two boats also uses 2x4 cross bars and it makes no noise.
Prior to 2007 the bars which are bolted into the roof are not adjustable.
I backed out the bolts but the bars are tight in place.
It can hold up to 100 pounds but it needs to be distributed properly.
There must be a trick to then once i get them where i want them.
Undo the screw and move the bars.
I wouldn t use factory cross bars.
While your roof rack might give you the ability to carry extra cargo strapped to the top of the car you have to adjust it properly.