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kayak carrier available for stock roof bars?
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:44 pm
by KNINE
I just purchased a set of the flat roof rails for my 2006 Vibe for the sweet price of $7.00. I found them on an S-10 Blazer at a local junk yard. Before I go through the hassle of installing them, does anybody know if somebody makes a kayak carrier that will fit these? I think they are called J-bars? I know they are available for aftermarket foor bars that GM sells, but I'm cheap.
Re: kayak carrier available for stock roof bars? (K-NINE)
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 10:02 pm
by rsaxman
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 12:31 am
by lovemyraffe
Thule or Yakima. They usually have a special mount for factory bars.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:32 pm
by skimaxpower
Thule Hullaport or Hullaport Pro should work just fine. You're looking at about $140 for the J-style carriers. Both of these are compatible with factory bars, right out-of-the-box.
Re: (skimaxpower)
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:20 pm
by KNINE
That sound like what I'm looking for. I have to tell you though, after I finished kayaking on Memorial Day, my arms were so tired I don't know if I could lift my kayak high enough to get it on the roof.
Re: (K-NINE)
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:58 am
by Kamikaze
just to update on this post on my purchase...I bought a set of Yakima Bow Downs, and they didn't fit the clamp that goes under the crossbar is to big.I also purchased a set of Thule Hulla port Pros (835 pro) they fit with a little modification, I flipped the bolts upside down and used some washers/nuts.Sorry no pics yet as I just started this yesterday, and will test it tomorrow with 2 yaks on them. I will have to re-do the nuts and bolts to make them fit a little more flush, but I pretty much have all winter to do this.
Re: (Kamikaze)
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:49 am
by Kamikaze
nothing close up of the rack, but here's a pic of the vibe with 2 kayaks on it.same photo attached.
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