[tazbee67]

just bought a '11 Nox and would like to put a roof rack on but dont want to spend 400 bucks to do it. Any suggestions?

 

[MOCHA11NOX]

I just checked both Thule and Yakima...

Without at least the Factory OEM side rails (the ones that run the length of the vehicle)
you are out of luck

 

[tazbee67]

well i guess the eyes will be peeled for a set of side rails then ???

 

[RIT333]

well i guess the eyes will be peeled for a set of side rails then ???

I would suggest either Junk Yards or GMPartsDirect.COM for the rails. I can't see why anyone would want to takes theirs off their car and sell them, and leave their roof with 4+ holes - but I suppose stranger things have happened.

 

[cottonseed]

I would suggest either Junk Yards or GMPartsDirect.COM for the rails. I can't see why anyone would want to takes theirs off their car and sell them, and leave their roof with 4+ holes - but I suppose stranger things have happened.

Taking them off dont leave any holes, there are bolts welded into the roof that stick straight up where the rails bolt onto. 4 on each side, i have a pic of them in the gallery someplace. I took my rails off and had a nightmare trade with someone on the forum who isnt active anymore and I replaced my rails with a basket rack.

 

[RIT333]

Ah, that is a good setup - no chance (or less chance) of leaking.

 

[scomac]

well i guess the eyes will be peeled for a set of side rails then ???

Anyluck finding rails yet? I have the same issue. Bought on price and not on spec. Awesome vehicle but shy on space. Could really use the roof rack for a top cargo carrier.

 

[GARYD]

What about those temporary ones with the suction cups and straps? Or are those too flimsy?
Do you want to mount the roof rack permanently or just temporary?

 

[tazbee67]

was looking for the permanent roof rack bu having a hard time finding a set in the junk yards

 

[tazbee67]

still looking for a set of side rails anyboby want to trade for my rail moldings?

 

[tazbee67]

bump in the night

 

[AllyCat]

I'll be cross state driving this summer, into Portland. There is a specialty shop there called Rack Attack that makes custom roof racks for any vehicle; but the downside is it being custom means "custom" prices expected like charges of labor fees.

 

[mIX]

It would be cheaper to install a hitch and mount bikes or cargo storage that way.

 

[coreyp]

It would be cheaper to install a hitch and mount bikes or cargo storage that way.

I thought about that, but then you have no access to the rear hatch without taking the hitch mounted (Box/Bike/Whatever) off. Way inconvenient!

 

[mIX]

Some bike racks will swing down/outward so you can still get into the hatch, just a thought.