Roof Rails with Crossbars - yes or no?

[ronstar]

I do a lot of woodworking, and I will need the roof rails and crossbars for hauling a little lumber very now and then. I can probably fit some 12' material up there if I tie it down right.

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[Vigor]

Yes, but I will probably have to remove them on my Basesquatch when I get home from the dealer to be able to park in my garage.

You can ask the dealer not to install

Or actually, have them install it so that you can self learn how to uninstall it when you get to your garage

 

[BuckinT29]

Aka surf rack, a must have for me.

 

[Pancho Kornwallace]

Aka surf rack, a must have for me.

The canoe looks awesome on the base bronco for the retro look, especially when you use those front tie downs.

I think my bronco will get more attention than a Sasquatch.

 

[Apples]

Yes, but I will probably have to remove them on my Basesquatch when I get home from the dealer to be able to park in my garage.

Assuming the preliminary specs are still all true, even a Sasquatch with a roof rack only comes in at 78.9". That should fit through any standard 7' garage door.

 

[Clint]

Assuming the preliminary specs are still all true, even a Sasquatch with a roof rack only comes in at 78.9". That should fit through any standard 7' garage door.

I have some weird 1960’s built garage and it’s going to barely fit the Sasquatch with the specs from Ford.

 

[CJay]

I do a lot of woodworking, and I will need the roof rails and crossbars for hauling a little lumber very now and then. I can probably fit some 12' material up there if I tie it down right.

Same here. But since I'm planning on a 2-door, I'm hoping for a aftermarket solution that uses the front fender tie downs to provide an extended rack over the front end. ...For those times I need to haul 12' board or an extension ladder.

I've already suggested this a few times here, but here goes again...

Ideally, I picture the roof rails having an inner rail that slides out when needed, while an outer rail remains fixed on the existing vehicle mounting points. The front crossbar would actually be a double cross bar comprised of a fixed crossbar connected to the fixed outer rail and a moveable bar connected to the inner rails.
The moveable cross bar could be hollow underneath such that the vertical tie down bars pivot and tuck up inside when not needed. With the inner rails extended and the front crossbar over the hood, the tie down bars are released and pivot down (one left, on right) towards the front fender tie down points where they are then locked in place.
And voila... a three cross bar system spanning the length of the vehicle.

Any aftermarket companies out there... this one is free, just let me know when you have one ready for me to field test.

 

[ronstar]

Same here. But since I'm planning on a 2-door, I'm hoping for a aftermarket solution that uses the front fender tie downs to provide an extended rack over the front end. ...For those times I need to haul 12' board or an extension ladder.

I've already suggested this a few times here, but here goes again...

Ideally, I picture the roof rails having an inner rail that slides out when needed, while an outer rail remains fixed on the existing vehicle mounting points. The front crossbar would actually be a double cross bar comprised of a fixed crossbar connected to the fixed outer rail and a moveable bar connected to the inner rails.
The moveable cross bar could be hollow underneath such that the vertical tie down bars pivot and tuck up inside when not needed. With the inner rails extended and the front crossbar over the hood, the tie down bars are released and pivot down (one left, on right) towards the front fender tie down points where they are then locked in place.
And voila... a three cross bar system spanning the length of the vehicle.

Any aftermarket companies out there... this one is free, just let me know when you have one ready for me to field test.

That's a good idea! Before I go that route, I'm going to try just tie down strapping all the lumber together with the outer pieces on edge for rigidity and then tie down to the front fender tie downs too.

 

[Tilzbow]

Here.

I have to say, 450

Here.

Thanks for posting! 110# is pretty pathetic but will hold my two kayaks just fine.

By "Dynamic" I assume that means when the vehicle is in motion such as when driving with cargo on the racks, while "Static" means when the vehicle is parked such as when using the tent on the roof.

 

[Apples]

By "Dynamic" I assume that means when the vehicle is in motion such as when driving with cargo on the racks, while "Static" means when the vehicle is parked such as when using the tent on the roof.

Correct.

 

[Rover72]

Getting them, I think the 2 dr truck looks better with the roof rails and they will be useful from time to time.

I notice the rails from Yakima are more money as an option than buying rails with the truck. Does anyone know if the stock roof rails accept the the Yakima roof mount options? I assume they do since Ford has a bunch of Yakima options listed.

 

[M&M Beer]

Yes definitely I am adding a roof tent for some extreme camping.

 

[Velociraptor]

I am adding the roof rails and adding the Yakima x-large basket as I may have to keep the spare tire up there sometimes depending on what I am hauling with a hitch rack on the back of the Bronco. Won't know for sure until I actually test out my setups.

 

[LarryZiegler]

Definitely getting them as I have ski racks and a clamshell cargo box to be occasionally used.

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