It looks like you may have to drill to install. Anyone have any input?


http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...D:100000170365

 

i'm pretty sure that is drilled ,so is permanent. there was a thread a while back about roof racks ,almost certain someone said this had to be drilled. there was a photo, it looked cool.

 

socalxb wrote:
I've got this roof rack on order from JC Whitney:

https://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...&searchbtn.y=9

I don't like the looks of the removable ones, and the above pics of the TCM with the permanent racks looks really good. This rack from JCW is powdercoated aluminum, with the 5 slats for the roof, two side rails, and two cross braces, for $102 plus shipping.


Not bad, IMHO, for someone looking for a permanent rack.
But OUCH you gotta drill freakin holes in your roof! No Way JUST SAY NO!!! No Way

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ight=roof+rack

 

Bleh...Yakima and Thule are the only way to go. They look far better, are WAY more functional, easily removeable, and best of all....water tight The roof of the xB is not intended to support any weight, which is why the Yakima system puts the loads over the rain gutters where the body is reinforced.

 

One thing to keep in mind,When I drilled mine I noticed that the roof at the front is just a slight bit wider than the back so be careful with your measurements.


Scott