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Want to add Roof Rack, NOT Crossbars

marie3892marie3892 Member Posts: 3
edited February 2016 in Nissan
I bought a 2014 Nissan Murano S and it didn't come with roof rails. I think roof rails add more style to the vehicle and I wanted to add them to my car. Problem(s), I cant find compatible roof rails(factory level) except for the ones Nissan sells on their website and those run $350 separately (not for a pair) and I cant find any on Ebay or Amazon and I am seeing mixed opinions if I am able to add them to my vehicle. This would only be for cosmetic purposes, I will not be using them to hold items or luggage. I'm having the hardest time finding any parts for this car and its frustrating. HELP!!!
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  • texasestexases Member Posts: 11,045
    Hard to add now, you'll need to drill holes, maybe have to remove roof liner for access, may create wind noise. Not worth it to me, but good luck!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited February 2016
    I don't have any problem with people drilling holes in their roof but the prices you've found are nuts.

    Maybe try some auto salvage yards or U-Pickem lots.
  • marie3892marie3892 Member Posts: 3
    No I absolutely don't mind drilling holes. I was going to be my next place to look. Thanks for the feedback.
  • marie3892marie3892 Member Posts: 3
    I will look at my options and see if it is "worth" the hassle also. Thanks for the feedback!
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    Might try etrailer.com too.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    No way I'd carry a canoe with that setup. Nice neat installation though.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    The Prius? I've seen a lot worse rack setups, let me tell you.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    I just don't see that type of roof anchor being very secure.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited February 2016
    I pop-riveted bent sheet metal onto my Tercel roof to clamp my Quick N Easy towers to - see my profile pic. The EVNut guy's system has to be way more secure than that. :D

    I suspect Yakima's lawyers have vetted their landing pads.

    I had one cheap rack fail back in '74, but my canoe was tied front/rear and twice across the top, so nothing went flying. The kayaker crowd is the group that keeps losing boats on the freeways.
  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    Yeah well Yakima lawyers most definitely did not do stress metallurgy testing on the roofs of Priusii
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