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Bertsuko88
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 Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 6:44 pm Post subject: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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I need to figure out what to use to be able to use my roof rack. I only have one of these that is shown in the photo above. I’m told they are almost impossible to find another one. If someone had one I’d definitely be interested in getting it but what’s a DIY way of being able to attach to my roof still. Thanks for any help!
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Dan the workingstiff
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:13 am Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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I believe that piece rides in your roof gutter. Then there's a secondary piece that draws it tight from the hole thats pictured. Both pieces could easily be made with simple tools and a tad of skill and patience. Get them welded at any exhaust or garage if you're not equipped.
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:57 am Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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That looks like a turnbuckle connector. LH threads on one side, RH on the other. Turns to tighten or loosen.
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:02 am Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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Turnbuckle and a little cutting, bending, welding.
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emersonbiggins
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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| Did you find a clamp? |
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emersonbiggins
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Location: Nebraska
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:17 am Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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Found these new clamps from China $75 a pair
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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| Found these new clamps from China $75 a pair |
Cool! Do you have a manufacture name or at least a link? Prefer the former due to links seem to die all too soon.
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emersonbiggins
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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eBay, Bracket of ROOF RACK PERIOD 60S MINI MONTA CARLO TYPE
They are sold each so I ordered 2 |
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Cjschriver
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emersonbiggins
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| Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: Need help with roof rack clamp |
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Sold each for 39.95. You have to order 2 if you want a pair✌️ |
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