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I tested the Rhino bar today:
It is dramatically quieter than the Thule bar. It is a smaller profile and a more aerodynamic shape.
I also made a mount as proof of concept:
I would like to put something between the mount and the roof rail. For the test, I just put some tape on the back of the mount. That would work, but is there a better material? I could get a thin sheet of plastic? Rubber? Any recommendations? Keep in mind water and UV.
I plan to use M8 pin in torx head screws. All the hardware will be SS except for the load bar. Inside the rail will be a threaded SS plate. Toyota made no allowance to get something inside the rail so it will have to slip in the slot that you see.
It is dramatically quieter than the Thule bar. It is a smaller profile and a more aerodynamic shape.
I also made a mount as proof of concept:
I would like to put something between the mount and the roof rail. For the test, I just put some tape on the back of the mount. That would work, but is there a better material? I could get a thin sheet of plastic? Rubber? Any recommendations? Keep in mind water and UV.
I plan to use M8 pin in torx head screws. All the hardware will be SS except for the load bar. Inside the rail will be a threaded SS plate. Toyota made no allowance to get something inside the rail so it will have to slip in the slot that you see.