Thread: Rhino rack cross bars / OEM roof rails

If it is just hitting a little bit, is it possible that there is a washer missing from under the bolt?

The Rhino bolts should have both a spring washer and a flat washer (both stainless) immediately under the bolt head.

Hmm, let me check!

Hi Chris

I've fitted the Rhino bars (3) to the D3 with a roof top tent up top.
After a couple of trips and a few tightens of the bolts - I replaced them with stainless steel bolts that tighten with a spanner (don't over tighten) rather than an allen key which tends to get out of shape quite quickly.
Only concern putting the square bars on top of the LR rails was that it ended up a bit high once the roof top tent went on.
Nothing I could do, so I made the most of the gap underneath and installed a 1 meter x 600 poly fold down camp table at one end between 2 rails and 2 sets of maxtrax and a 100mm pvc pipe the other end (rear).
It was a bit wind noisy so I installed a second 100mm pvc pipe (to the front of the front Rhino bar) with a neoprene sock (the full width) with a (neoprene) apron attached that then velcro's to the roof - stops the noise, gives it a bit more aerodynamics and (I think) looks the part.

I read you're coming this way (Vic high country) over the Christmas break - what are your plans?

dj

Thanks Preacher, great advice, I will replace bolts like you as I can see what you mean! We head over to Swan Hill 2moro morning, then Omeo 4 nights, Wonangatta 4 nights and Mansfield (1), Ballarat (3) then home; 1 kitted out 2009 D3 SE, my D4HSE, a Pajero and a Jeep. All winch equipped so looking for some fun