Roof Rack rails - 2008 Compass

Glimroc · 07-26-2011, 12:11 PM

Hi Jeepies,

I have a 2008 Compass and don't want to pay $300CDN to the dealer.

Does anyone have suggestions where I can find a set for a reasonable price?

I am in the Toronto are, but I will buy from anywhere if the price is right.

Thanks,

Glimroc

tripplec · 07-27-2011, 03:51 PM

You can buy a pair of aftermarket rails from a supplier/manufacturer on eBay shipped for ~ $150. I had to carry some 14ft lumber and crudely secured 1.5 wood stock across the rails and locked them in place by wiring down throw the loops on the outside of the rails. It did the job. A closer look and making a wooden set would not be difficult just coming up with a metal bracket to go into the inner wide slot of the rail and locking it on the outside loops.

Good luck, I have a platform that goes into my hitch. I have to take a hot water tank to my cottage and thats how it will get there via the platform.

07-26-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
Glimroc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1	Roof Rack rails - 2008 Compass Hi Jeepies, I have a 2008 Compass and don't want to pay $300CDN to the dealer. Does anyone have suggestions where I can find a set for a reasonable price? I am in the Toronto are, but I will buy from anywhere if the price is right. Thanks, Glimroc Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-27-2011, 03:51 PM	#2
tripplec Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 939	You can buy a pair of aftermarket rails from a supplier/manufacturer on eBay shipped for ~ $150. I had to carry some 14ft lumber and crudely secured 1.5 wood stock across the rails and locked them in place by wiring down throw the loops on the outside of the rails. It did the job. A closer look and making a wooden set would not be difficult just coming up with a metal bracket to go into the inner wide slot of the rail and locking it on the outside loops. Good luck, I have a platform that goes into my hitch. I have to take a hot water tank to my cottage and thats how it will get there via the platform. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep Compass 2009 4x4, 2.4L, CVT North Edition heated seats, TPMS Nokian WRG2 P215R60/17 Yellow Fog Lamps CLASS III Curtis Hitch 69,000km w/continuing problems & Finally got most resolved from Chrysler Gas millage is bad 28MPG Imperial Hwy DO NOT BUY A JEEP COMPASS is my RECOMMENDATION Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 4.0L I6, 222k, 4x4, Select Trac II Nokian WR Plus All Weather Tire CLASS III hitch, Tranny cooler 250,000km and still going 25-26MPG Imperial Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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