Elevate roof rack modifications

[awdalton]

I had posted a while ago looking for an easier way to move/reposition the Elevate roof racks. I couldn't find what I was looking for off the shelf so I decided to improvise.

I bought this plastic rod and these threaded inserts and used my lathe to make 2" handles. I think If I were to do it again, I would get a larger plastic rod and make the knobs more T shaped.

I also got these wire locking pins to make adjusting the height of the rack easier. Here is what it all looks like together.

It was about $35 all in and I think it is much more functional than the default hardware.

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[Hot Runr Guy]

I wonder if these would work, even if you have to trim the arms a bit?

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/knobs~/thread-size~5-16-18/mount-type~threaded-hole-1/

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[awdalton]

I wonder if these would work, even if you have to trim the arms a bit?

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/nuts/knobs~/thread-size~5-16-18/mount-type~threaded-hole-1/

HRG

I looked at McMaster and I don’t remember any that were the right size. Those might work, I will have to double check the measurements.

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