Does this come with the mounting hardware for both bars? Do these work with J Racks for kayaks? Is it stable enough for 2 kayaks @80 lbs together?
2092954
Mine did yes. My car had a preexisting area for the racks built in, so this came with everything to connect it. I have j arms attached to mine. I love it.
2092955
They do come with mounting hardware for both bars. They were a bit hard to fit on my Mazda3, as they felt like that were just too long to fit perfectly in the holes. That being said, I use them to transport my canoe, and they work well enough. Don't know about the J racks.
2092956
I loved my cross bars, I used it for my kayak. It comes with all the hardware that you need. Hardest part I had was figuring out how to take the strips off my roof. Only had 1 kayak possibly 50lbs and it worked wonderfully with j racks.
2092957
I'm really sorry but I couldn't answer that. My mother totaled my car before I got the chance to use them so I sent them straight back.
2092958
Yes they do come with the mounting hardware but I wouldn't recommend it for kayak use.. I use it for my snow rack but for kayak I dont think it's gonna hold up good... FYI the mounting bars will have an open space between at the bottom which will create air space which will whistle as u pick up speed but it's not so bad...hope I was able to answer your question... Goodluck!
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Steve -- This product only handles one Kayak. You would need to buy 2 to accomodate a 2nd Kayak. However, the installation is very easy and I am very satisfied with this product.
1486294
Mine did not come with any mounting hardware but i got some u-bolts and drilled holes in the bottom for my racks. I used a little caulking at the base of the bolt to keep it water tight.
2238215
Since most kayaks weigh 40 -60 lbs or more, you should have a few of the screws of each bracket in support beams or 2x4 studs if on the side wall. On my garage wall I used a stud finder to locate the studs. Some screws where possible, went into the studs, the others went into the sheet rock with molly bolts (sheet rock screws).
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If you have standard factory cross bars you should not have ny problem. We love our racks and are currently using them to transport our kayaks all over Canada on our 4 Runner
624192
That's a tricky question with no one right answer. The bars are vary strong but how is the weight distributed? The mounts would be of greater concern especially how they attach to the roof. I have had no problems with 4 bikes or two canoes. The bars will do the job, just use good judgement on the rest.
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The hooks should hold the kayak with out any problems, just make sure they are bolted in to studs.
637155
Steven, I purchased 2 of these systems for 2 kayaks. The kayaks weigh approximately 50 pounds each. They have worked well for this application, but if I were going to use them for something heavier, I don't believe I would challenge this system with greater than 100 pounds. Hope that helps.
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Could not tell you, I mounted mine on my trailer. I can say though that I bought two sets for my jackson 14 cuda's and they hold up very well. My kayaks each weigh 70 lbs and the racks have had no problems. Owned now for almost a year and going strong.
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Mine did and so did the one my brother bought, but be warned, my kayak came with some hardware not on my brother's. Small items to be sure, but proof that the kayak you buy may not be identical to the ones we bought.
639259
Yes, the racks come with mounting hardware. Plastic brackets and screws. The kayak may rest on/scrape the wall behind it depending on the shape of the boat and how it is positioned.
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You can but it takes a little work making the kayak racks fit because bars are a little small for most mounting brackets but it works
902792
For broken ones? Yes I imagine contacting the company would yield some helpful results. As far as for something like a second bar? Wouldn't recommend it due to the size and and relatively lighter duty construction of this rack, but that's not my place, so again I'll say yes. I imagine you could order any kind of J-hook you wanted but contacting the company would be better I imagine.
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I had to also cut the bolts down a little on a 2009 FJ Cruiser. But these racks were great, went all the way to keys and back with two different size kayaks. No trouble and no worries. Although the buckles worked ok, I bought a set of good quality straps.
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As you suggest, I use them to hold the hull right side up, and they work well. I would not have a lot of confidence holding a kayak sideways on these racks.
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The bar does come with all mounting hardware. Due to the location and the angle it's a bit hard to install by yourself. I don't know enough about the different year/models to inform on the fit for different models. Possibly send a note to the manufacturer?
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I would take the bolts to Home Depot or Lowell's and match them up with longer bolts. The rack is really great and easy to use. Make sure you put the straps on first before you mount the kayaks