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Originally Posted by bpeters2
Does anyone have any suggestions for ways to fasten 2 x 4s as cross bars for the factory 300td rack. I'd like an option that is that is solid and doesn't have to rip the existing bars to shreds. I read someone saying they did it with lashing and rope...but I'm not a knot guy and would prefer a hardware option. I've looked into the various yakima/thule options but really want to do this CHEAP. hte plan is to eventually mount a car top carrier to the crossbars.
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Quite honestly, I wouldn't skimp on this, especially if you ever plan on going on the highway. Someone lashing together a roof rack scares me, I really hope I don't run into them on the highway. If you think about the wind resistance at 65-70 mph, especially with the air rushing underneath the carrier, there is considerable force, enough to possibly break some wood. If I were you if you want to do it cheap, head over to Home Depot and get some 1/4" steel stock, at least it would hold up to the abuse. Also you'd want to consider wood warping and stressing the existing bars. Sorry for the long negative post, it just raised a bunch of red flags for me.