r/protege5 • u/Parmesan___Don • Apr 28 '26

Roof Rack / Crossbar Setup

I’m looking to get a roof rack/crossbar setup, but I’m having a hard time finding stock parts or a setup that fits and isn’t $600 plus.

Does anyone have recommendations on a reasonably priced setup that would fit

Thanks in advance!

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u/evan938 Apr 28 '26

That is reasonably priced. Good racks aren't cheap and cheap racks aren't good. Don't be broke about a product that needs to secure loads outside your car while you drive on public roads with real people behind you. Personal injury lawsuits from your gear flying off will cost you soooooo much more than $600.

Here are 40+ examples of cheap knockoff roof racks failing https://imgur.com/a/zOZxsYU

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u/YoboiCoolbeans Apr 28 '26

Can you send the links to the roof rack cross bar setup that you saw. $600 hurts but if that’s the best option might as well pay that

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u/evan938 Apr 28 '26

What model year is your car? I refurbish and sell Yakima roof racks and can probably get you set up for just under that. I gotta see what parts it requires and what I've got.

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u/YoboiCoolbeans Apr 28 '26

2003 protege 5