I tried to adjust my roof rack crossbar span last weekend, and on each xbar, 1 of the inserts just spun in the plastic clamp housing. Luckily, the other insert on each xbar broke loose, and I was able to take half the clamp off, and remove the xbar completely.
Showing them to my local dealer, they ordered new xbars under warranty. I think the brass insert and the bolt corroded, but I adjust them a couple times a year, and my x is garaged. I will probably put some grease or antiseeze on the new bolt threads.
Unfortunately, the dealer said I have to turn in my old bars - I was wishing to keep them as a spare, and maybe make a removable light bar or rack with them.
mitt
Showing them to my local dealer, they ordered new xbars under warranty. I think the brass insert and the bolt corroded, but I adjust them a couple times a year, and my x is garaged. I will probably put some grease or antiseeze on the new bolt threads.
Unfortunately, the dealer said I have to turn in my old bars - I was wishing to keep them as a spare, and maybe make a removable light bar or rack with them.
mitt