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09-23-2011, 12:06 PM | #1 |
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Permanent Roof Rack
Is the Yaris LB 3-door roof strong enough for a permanent roof rack? I mean the type you have to drill holes, like Yakima. I want to attach a basket for a 5-gallon jerry can and some luggage. And I just hate the dirty look of clip-ons.
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09-23-2011, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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Definitely. Under the black strips on the roof is a double layer of sheet metal.
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09-23-2011, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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09-25-2011, 09:51 PM | #4 |
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Check out the collapsible 5 gallon fuel bags at http://www.akbushwheel.com/index.php...cart&Itemid=58 Pricey but worth it as they empty super quick and then take no room.
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09-27-2011, 02:05 PM | #5 | |
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09-27-2011, 02:12 PM | #6 |
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I wouldn't ruin any car by doing that.
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09-27-2011, 03:25 PM | #7 | |
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I did some hydraulic ram body work on Crashy recently. (I was trying to get the passenger side of the car from the A pillar to the C pillar back up to where it started, so I can mount a plexi windshield for plowing this year.) I was amazed as to how much force was required to get the large dents (>10" diameter by >3" deep) to pop back up.
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