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| Author: | fishman-rd [ Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Kayak Rack Challenge: Help Fit a 877XT to a 421 Xsporter |
Kayak Rack Challenge: Traded my Jeep for a Tundra & purchased the Thule 421 Xsporter truck rack. Nice rack, but my old Thule 877XT & 878XT Kayak carrier, which fit the Jeep on square bars, does not mount on the 421. The 421 is a wider bar. Any ideas how to make the 2 fit the 421 Xporter? 
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| Author: | The Dog [ Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:33 am ] |
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Build an adapter. - Get some flat plate or angle iron, something with some thickness to minimize bend. - Cut into appropriate length pieces to span the Xsporter bars with enough room to put bolts through front & back. - Mate two pieces and drill holes in each end for new mounting hardware. - Take one piece and drill holes to line up with the old holes on the 878. - Use carriage bolts to attach plate to 878, with bolt heads facing down & nuts on top. - Take strips of old inner tube and glue to cover carriage bolt heads. Plus it will keep your adapters from slipping. - Install. Brian C |
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