roof bars on a hard top ??

guesty2012 · Oct 19, 2014

Hi guys ive just got a hardtop has anyone fitted the standard roof bars to a hard top but backwards if you get me so the part thats near the window screen is fitted
above the rear window so they all run in together and blend in ??

Couper · Oct 19, 2014

Think there called rino bars, there a smaller version of the ones on the truck.I have seen the alpha gse hardtop with some fitted http://www.njaluminiumlinings.co.uk/ima ... canopy.jpg

gfromleeds · Oct 22, 2014

I was playing with the idea of getting some exhaust tubing bent and welded then powder coated
I have no intention of ever putting anything on them (just for looks) so I'd get away with exhaust tube

Laminateman · Oct 22, 2014

guesty2012 said:
Hi guys ive just got a hardtop has anyone fitted the standard roof bars to a hard top but backwards if you get me so the part thats near the window screen is fitted
above the rear window so they all run in together and blend in ??

I like your idea, that could look quite smart? Have you thought about having a rummage around a breakers yard to get some genuine Nav bars?

gfromleeds · Oct 22, 2014

Just a word of warning if you going down the standard bars on backwards route
I looked into it and the mounting feet are curved so may not fit flush on a flat surface!

Highland navara · Oct 22, 2014

gfromleeds said:
the mounting feet are curved so may not fit flush on a flat surface!

:+1 and they may be too long

Ian

Couper · Oct 22, 2014

Found one for sale with reversed roof bars
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171501309058? ... EBIDX%3AIT

neilh · Oct 22, 2014

I've got a set of nav bars I'll be looking to shift shortly. Finally got my new rack fitted tonight

The front feet are definitely curved though.

Hamlet · Feb 2, 2015

Has anyone who was thinking of doing this tried reshaping the original feet to fit flat on the canopy?

Depending on the type of plastic of course, sometimes when I need to reshape plastic I stick it in the oven for a while to soften it and then let it cool in the new shape!

Just a thought........

Lee21 · Feb 2, 2015

Hi
I have this type of hard top and looked into doing what you are wanting to do as I wanted to have bike carriers at the back and a roof box at the front and like you for aesthetic reasons .
If you are tempted to load anything on it according to the manufacturers of the box it is not rated for carrying a roof load as it is not strong enough, so I canned the idea.

Nichol4s · Feb 2, 2015

Think I'm going to order these £168

Nichol4s · Feb 3, 2015

Ordered will update when they turn up

Nichol4s · Feb 7, 2015

Well they came £168 delivered, not a great fit atm but I shall mod them.

Oh and there's some on eBay £25 starting

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