how do you install cross bars on existing side rails
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It's very easy if you just bought them the come with instructions. If you already have them and no instructions the bar has two lift tabs on each bar lift them up put one end of the bar into any one side of the rail and due the same for the other side line up with the little arrows on top of the rails push down the tabs and your ready to so the second one the same way.
1563811
They don't fit flush-mounted side rails. Believe me. I bought them and had to send them back. Take a close look at the picture.
1212217
Yes you can. The crossbars can be loosen with hand screws and slide them forward and back along the rails.
192331
Yes, the rails can be put the the side. It looks better with the rails crossed even if its not in use.
587365
I'm sorry Jennifer, i have only bought the roof rack. I don't have the crossbars.
71656
These hook up to industry standard rails. You can view an install video at andersenhitches.com to help get a better understanding of how it installs. Thank you
2236471
If you have existing cross bars you can get a Ski Mount attachment with Universal Mounting Fittings. If you need crossbars, please give us a call for a custom quote! 503-206-6820
748796
Hi George, i purchased this a few months ago and this item does not come with the side rails only the horizontal cross bars that mate to existing side rails. Sorry.
80764
Yes it comes with side rails. It took me about 25 minutes for the whole install.
1772670
No, if you look at the existing bars you will see four pre-drilled and threaded holes. The two cross bars come with metric bolts that attach to the existing bars. The downside to this design is that the cross bars are not adjustable for various items you may want to mount. Hope this helps.John
247422
yes you can. all you have to do is use the middle bar with no ends and use two of the bars with the fitted ends to connect the 3 cross bars. hope you understand my explanation. but yes it does.
2107164
You would think the summit would have these since it is fully loaded. Yes these will fit on your side rails. They make a huge improvement to the look. You will hear some whistling though.
193127
yes,but another kit is needed in addition to the one shown here. it includes side rail inserts that fit down inside your existing rails,then the cross rails can be installed. i ordered the one you showed here but when i tried to install it i found that i needed the other kit also. sorry i can't give you that gm part number but you have to search for it.
2257590
No, you will need to remove the rock rails to install the side bars/nerf bars.
1897203
I was not able to use my wood side rails. You will have to use the rails provided . I just used a dust ruffle and you couldn't see the rails :)
612186
This unit was designed for rails with cross bars. If you only use rails you will have to provide additional tie down straps. Just remember that going 65 mph is like being in a 65 mph wind plus what ever mother nature is throwing at you.
1966328
From looking at it I don't think you can. The hanging rails fit into the sides and I don't see any way you could install them any other way.