H3 Roof Rack

[snoman48]

Hey Gent's,

So my H3 came with no roof rack, whatsoever, and I actually have a decent need for one, but with current budget constraints I can't afford to drop the cash right now on a nice Thule or Yakima setup. I found these on fleabay http://www.ebay.com/itm/281031036933?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649, was wondering if anybody had tried these? Looks legit enough, good seller rating and in the states. Feedback either way appreciated.:thumbs:

 

[ABNTROOP]

I'd offer you mine, but with us on opposite coasts, I just can't come close to that price plus free ship.looks like a killer deal though!

 

[snoman48]

'preciate it ABN! On that note, anyone feel like getting rid of their stock one, with any chance of coming near that price? I don't mind traveling a bit to pick up

 

[snoman48]

Well I just ordered 'em, will update with how they actually are.

I think I may plasti-dip 'em Tan..we'll see

 

[deserth3]

Well I just ordered 'em, will update with how they actually are.

I think I may plasti-dip 'em Tan..we'll see

I think you got a great buy at that price.

 

[snoman48]

Oh the price was definetly right, I'm just worried that something for a power wheels is gonna show up on my doorstep.

 

[rascole]

I bought some from them as well. Great price but I was not aware that on H3s the clamp that holds the bar tight has to be located on one of the divots in the rail or else the plastic bar that clamps it down will not fully engage and break like mine did. The seller did replace for free because the instructions did not say anything about the divots. Not sure if these are authorized accessories or cheap knock offs. Mine work fine now that they are lined up, only use them for snowboard rack mount.

 

[Gunner_45]

snoman, how did you make out with your crossbars?

Been looking for a set myself.

They do not have to be OEM quality.

Just need a set to go between my OEM's for some light but bulky transport.

 

[snoman48]

Hey Gunner,

I'm actually very pleased with the quality. I forgot to take pictures and I'm at work so if those are wanted they'll haveta wait until at least tomorrow. Without having seen actual OEM roof rails, I wouldn't guess that these were aftermarket at first or second glance. They don't include instructions, but it's all relatively dummy proof, just a few fasteners. They slide and clamp just like other roof rack's I've had on other vehicles, and the aluminum is pretty sturdy, almost 1/4" in thickness at a cross section view.

All in all, I'd recommend these whole-heartedly as a light-load bearing option, without the OEM price.

Link I used to buy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-08-09...Parts_Accessories&hash=item416ec15005&vxp=mtr

 

[Hunner]

Some of you may recall that we had someone on here that worked where they made those. The supplier started selling them and included the chrome letters to apply by the customer that somehow allowed them to get around GM. I know the depression in the plastic says Hummer but from what I found out they are the ones like the OEM from the supplier.
I did a write up on my OEM bars about how it fits in the track.

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?543-Hunner-Roof-Cross-Bar-Mod

 

[Gunner_45]

Thanks for the input guys.

Just ordered a set........For $69.00 shipped, I think they will work great for what I need.

Just needed a larger distribution area for some bulky stuff.

Hell, I had a spare set but let them go in a trade for some other parts.

Got a damn Gobi waiting to be installed, but until I move out to my other place....Truck+Gobi will not fit in my current building's parking structure.

I barely clear the entrance with my 35's on.

:gaah:

 

[snoman48]

Enjoy them Gunner! Your truck doesn't fit somewhere in Texas? I refuse to believe that! Shipping time for mine was almost exactly a week, so I'd guess you'll be about half that.

Mine look exactly like the one's in Hunner's thread. I may have to explore that mod he did. The gap clearance between the foot of the racks and the roof channels is not perfectly flush, but not so much that it's blaringly obvious.

 

[Gunner_45]

Yeah, this damn parking structure is the bane of my existence sometimes.

Guess that is what you get for living in yuppie-ville.

8^)

Back to those cross bars......

Holy crap, had them in three days.

Good customer service, shipping updates via e-mail, product packaging was more than up to the task.

Compared side by side to my OEM rails, I would be hard pressed to tell you which was which.

The ONLY difference I can see is "maybe" a slight difference in the curvature of the bars.

Fit and finish is on par with the OEM.

Very pleasantly surprised.

Well worth the $69.

Thanks so much for sharing the find.

 

[snoman48]

Glad I could contribute! Enjoy!