do you need tools in order to install this on factory roof racks or is it tool-less?
1148830
This item only requires a small alan wrench to be installed and it is included with the racks. VERY easy to understand and install and this is indeed a very quality item that will last for years when properly used and cared for.
1148831
If your factory rack has a slot down the middle that you can slide flat top bolts into it's tool less. If you have to use the universal adapters I think you need an Allen wrench or screwdriver.
1148832
You will need a few tools. A rivet gun is the biggest thing you will need that might not be in your tool box.
1148833
I don't recall if tools were required. We returned the unit because on our Cadillac SRX it make so much whistling noise at freeway speed we could not stand it.
946255
no, you must drill a hole in the roof, very easy, follow directions on box, installation takes 2 hours. piece of cake. WORKS GREAT!!!!
1896771
Thank you for your question. Everything you need to install the BMW X1 Roof Rack is included. Best Regards, United BMW Roswell
1064411
The roof racks are all one piece and can be taken off or put back on at will. There are no remaining pieces when taken off. The roof racks work like a clamp and have to be tightened to put on and loosened to remove from vehicle.
2063962
You really don't need any thing special for tools ... Took me maybe an hour to install it.. Look on the Internet you'll find instructions on how to do it very easy
179861
If it is the right one for your car it should have every thing you need. The brackets go into the roof rails with included bolts and the brackets are attached to the cross bars. At least that was the case with mine. It said no directions included, but they were.
1879139
No, you don't need racks for this. Our vehicle has racks on it, but there are straps and hooks to secure the Roofbag to your vehicle if it doesn't have racks.
155675
No it was supposed to come complete already so you wouldn't need any tools. To the 2nd question I have no clue sorry I hope at least the 1st answer helped
1857431
Hi, The base of the carrier has an aluminum plate where there are various perforated wholes to help you adjust and meet your rail bars. The way it gets secure to your rail bars is by using u shape metal rings. The rings comes from the top exposing the two ends on the bottom over the the vehicle rail bars, then a cross bar is place underneath the rail bar secured with two screws creating pressure and securing the carrier to the rail bars of your car. No tools are needed. The best par, well one if them, is when you arrive to your destination you do kit need to remove the carrier. It collaps into a flat shape and it has a cover. From a far it looks like you a a mini black surfboard on top, instead of a large plastic container.
1114022
You don't need to drill into the roof. There are existing anchors in your roof already. Remove the accessories caps from the roof and screw the rails into the anchors.
2217427
Roof rails are already on car. There are plastic screws in the rails in locations where you might want to mount cross bars. Simply remove the plastic screws in location you want the bar and place cross bar and secure with included hardware. It's pretty easy to do but you will need a ladder.
369789
You just open the slots on your roof with a flathead and lay these in and drop in screw then tighten. Be sure to not over tighten.
918768
Yes, this style of roof rack clamps on those bars, you need one that clamps on the door openings like Thule or Yakima offers.
1942171
All you will need to do is install the rack system. No modifications needed to the roof to install.
911177
only IF it has a roof that will support it, you must drill thru roof to mount rack
1185208
I had a body shop install the roof rack. The directions from Honda actually recommend that the install be done by professionals.
159919
I didn't need to.. I used mine for skis. It takes about 5 minutes to install. All tools needed to install come with the system. You have to buy both the base AND the ski holders.