Roof racks

On my old D2a I used 210mm legs with one spacer and rhino HD bars. This made the top the same height as the back of the factory roof rails which meant I ran a basket supported by the 2 cross bars and rear part of the roof rails. Worked well.

Did the basket clamp down to original front rails or did they have cross rails

Sorry mate, now you mention it, I did clamp a cross bar on to the factory roof rails, then the basket on top of that. I can't get a photo for a few days when I get home.
Chris.

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Originally Posted by perthpete

Did the basket clamp down to original front rails or did they have cross rails

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Originally Posted by onebob

I agree and considered going that way myself but the downside is that the underside of the bars are quite close to the roof and it makes it an awkward exercise if you to use ropes to secure your load. Consider including some spacers in your total purchase with which to raise the bars if you go the low profile route.

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Don’t use rope, use cargo straps, problem solved mate. [emoji41]

Definitely straps. Ropes come loose.

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Originally Posted by iPom

Don’t use rope, use cargo straps, problem solved mate. [emoji41]

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I agree, straps are definitely the go most times because they’re so easy to rig. The rope example was a way to illustrate how little clearance above the roof the OP would have, and that spacers are available to increase height. They would be advisable in any case to accomodate roof bar flex / load deflection when operating off the black top.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Definitely straps. Ropes come loose.

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Loads can shift and settle so, yes, properly rigged ropes can loosen, and straps too!
Check your load at every opportunity.