We are ordering our JX and decided to get the roof rails. Should we get the cross bars now or can those be added later, by the dealer or elsewhere? It looks like they aren't adjustable, so couldn't that be a problem? I'm not sure if another brand of cross bars could be attached later since there is no space under the roof rail to attach.
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I have the roof rails and decided to wait for the cross bars. They can be installed by the dealer after you purchase.
Yep, the rossbars can be ordered in the future and are not adjustable. You will also be able to purchase aftermarket crossbars (rackattack.com).
I decided to order all at once (part of negioation) and I like the sleek look over the square aftermarket style.
I decided to order all at once (part of negioation) and I like the sleek look over the square aftermarket style.
my dealer wanted $399 plus $100 for installation and taxes, total of $448.
Bought the cross bars off of ebay for $200, 30 minutes to install. They are definitely non adjustable.
Bought the cross bars off of ebay for $200, 30 minutes to install. They are definitely non adjustable.
$100 to install? It's a 5 minute job.my dealer wanted $399 plus $100 for installation and taxes, total of $448.
Bought the cross bars off of ebay for $200, 30 minutes to install. They are definitely non adjustable.
Did you buy OEM cross bars or aftermarket?
OEM I like the slick round silver look of it instead of aftermarket square onew. actually took longer to install because you have to carefully pop off the 4 plastic bolt covers, trying to not scratch the paint. Also adjusting the 2 screws on each end of the bars to fit correctly.
I would of purchased the OEM rails then used a foam pad or something to protect the paint...
100$ for install they are our of their minds..
100$ for install they are our of their minds..
Any photos of these OEM crossbars?
I'm sure mine will be scratched up from the overzealous installer.OEM I like the slick round silver look of it instead of aftermarket square onew. actually took longer to install because you have to carefully pop off the 4 plastic bolt covers, trying to not scratch the paint. Also adjusting the 2 screws on each end of the bars to fit correctly.
Yes, I'd be curious to see any picts with this vehicle incl the cross bars.
My dealer said they are back ordered Hopefully someone here will post pics.Yes, I'd be curious to see any picts with this vehicle incl the cross bars.
I am considering installing it myself, any special tools required for this install ? My DIY skill level is very basic: I have replaced spark plugs, wiper blades! and once did a splash guards install, can I pull this one off ?OEM I like the slick round silver look of it instead of aftermarket square onew. actually took longer to install because you have to carefully pop off the 4 plastic bolt covers, trying to not scratch the paint. Also adjusting the 2 screws on each end of the bars to fit correctly.
here is where I got the installation diagrams. There are other installations and seems to be some TSB's there too.
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
www.infiniti-techinfo.com
DueceSpd, thanks for the link.
People who have crossbars installed: do they introduce any wind noise?
People who have crossbars installed: do they introduce any wind noise?
The cross rails do not have any significant wind noise from what I can tell.
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Has anyone tried a box up on the factory bars and rails yet? Anxious to hear if it works...
My Thule is waiting for my often delayed JX. Im anxious to try it as well. Unfortunately it will be late July before I find out. Hopefully someone will post before them.Has anyone tried a box up on the factory bars and rails yet? Anxious to hear if it works...
I have a Thule Atlantis 1600 and it fits just fine on the OEM cross rails. I'll take some pics next time I mount it.
I also plan to check the angle at which the box sits, because I think it was at a very slight angle due to the slope of the roofline. But nothing too drastic where the box would be catching air...
I also plan to check the angle at which the box sits, because I think it was at a very slight angle due to the slope of the roofline. But nothing too drastic where the box would be catching air...
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I have a Thule Atlantis 1600 and it fits just fine on the OEM cross rails. I'll take some pics next time I mount it.
I also plan to check the angle at which the box sits, because I think it was at a very slight angle due to the slope of the roofline. But nothing too drastic where the box would be catching air...
Great thanks!
I'll take a picture and post it tomorrow for you. Ours came with rack and cross bars.My dealer said they are back ordered Hopefully someone here will post pics.
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