Anyone put a roof rack on yet?

[jlo8720]

Hey @Fireslayer308

So from stock, you added roof cross bars AND 2" lift?

I bet I could pull into parking garages w/o that 2" lift.

Have you measured your vehicle height officially?

 

[jlo8720]

I ended up buying the GM ones for less than $400. I am trying to see the OEM cross bars will work with a Rhino Pioneer Platform with providing the proper support for the tray.

I picked it up for ~$371 as well using the 25% GM has online.

It is Return eligible as long as it's unused/new...so I can decide later.

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[Fireslayer308]

Hey @Fireslayer308

So from stock, you added roof cross bars AND 2" lift?

I bet I could pull into parking garages w/o that 2" lift.

Have you measured your vehicle height officially?

Yes. I haven't measured the height since the lift and roof bars have been added. The wife and I went downtown a couple weeks ago and we could not fit in the parking garage that had a 6'8" max height. We simply removed the crossbars and proceeded without any issues. They come off very easily. If you decide to install a 2" lift and add the GM roof bars make sure wherever your parking is at least 7' to clear, otherwise you'll need to remove them first.

 

[AUXPACBO]

Here is the link to the thread he posted pics.

Member keller55

aftermarket crossbars for new tahoe 2021

Did these work for you? We bought the AUXPABCO Cross Bar on Amazon that someone suggested and I think they are these same ones since they came with the exact instructions posted above. They don’t seem to really clamp well on the rails. Kind of worried they are going to fly off with the skis...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

The feet were to small or shallow to grab on the side bars. I really want them to work, but we tried everything. I just pictures to the manufactureView attachment 355904, so hopefully they can fix the design.

Hi. I provided you with a crossbar before. You can learn from oem products that the crossbeams of tahoe/yukon/suburban/escalade are the same, because the width of the vehicle and the roof rail of these cars are the same. There is no problem with yukon's crossbar, so I strongly recommend that you make some adjustments to the installation, especially the position, hoping to be installed at the rear of the vehicle. The attachment is the installation instructions provided for you. Please try again, if you have any suggestions for product improvement, please feel free to contact me.

 

[jlo8720]

FYI - as expected

The official height (6.12"?) of the OEM cross rails does not add a full 6.12" to your vehicle height. Part of the height mounts over/on the existing roof rails, offsetting some of the material....So the net increase may be closer to 5-6" instead.

I found this out the good way, as my vehicle still clears my garage, though someone else may chose to get a short ruler out to confirm specifics, as my dealer was unable to confirm or provide anything.

 

[tlockhart]

Guys that have the OEM rack installed, how far apart do you have each one, and how far off the front of the siderails?

Going to be installing these in a day or two and will be running a cargo box.

 

[ljn21]

I had mine on to get our Xmas tree last weekend. Front bar was about 18 inches from the front of the rail. Rear rail was about 30 inches from the front one (didn’t measure, guessing), I basically followed the placement recommendations that came in the box. Had no wind noise at all when on the freeway bare, tree made a little noise but barely.

 

[NYisles1]

Guys that have the OEM rack installed, how far apart do you have each one, and how far off the front of the siderails?

Going to be installing these in a day or two and will be running a cargo box.

The directions that came with the OEM ones said to put the front rail near the back of the sunroof --- and then if using a cargo box the rear rail goes 27" behind that. Thats how I spaced mine ... overall looks biased toward the rear but the rails are easy to slide around if you want.

 

[ljn21]

The directions that came with the OEM ones said to put the front rail near the back of the sunroof --- and then if using a cargo box the rear rail goes 27" behind that. Thats how I spaced mine ... overall looks biased toward the rear but the rails are easy to slide around if you want.

That’s roughly same as what we did.

 

[Keller55]

Roof Rack Platform installed!!!! After doing tons of research and internet surfing. I found a rack that worked for my new Tahoe. I found a post of the 2022 Chevy Tahoe Z71 Overlanding Concept. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/11/2022-chevy-tahoe-z71-overlanding-concept-debuts-at-sema/

I saw that they used the OEM roof rails to hold up the tent. Then it got me thinking about getting a Rack Platform for 2021 Tahoe.
Rhino and Front Runner make a platform rack, but the said they are not compatible. Rhino you have to used their Backbone and they don't have to for the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade. Yakima makes a platform that connects to your existing OEM rails. So I purchase the biggest one they had which was 84" by 49". Since the platform is 7 feet long, they require you to have 3 roof rack bars. Unfortunately they only sell cross bars in pairs, so I had to purchase 4 of them (I have 1 cross bar to sell, if someone wants to go this route). Also the YAKIMA platform has life time warranty, unlike Rhino and Front Runner, so also a plus. I picked up the folding Rhino Platform Ladder that is compatible with the YAKIMA one. There is some wind noise, so I am trying to find the best Wind Fairing that will work the best for me.
I will take more pictures this weekend, but here a couple quick pics. Taking a 700 mile road trip to the mountain during Xmas, so that will be the true test.

 

[CRBANDIT]

Roof Rack Platform installed!!!! After doing tons of research and internet surfing. I found a rack that worked for my new Tahoe. I found a post of the 2022 Chevy Tahoe Z71 Overlanding Concept. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/11/2022-chevy-tahoe-z71-overlanding-concept-debuts-at-sema/

I saw that they used the OEM roof rails to hold up the tent. Then it got me thinking about getting a Rack Platform for 2021 Tahoe.
Rhino and Front Runner make a platform rack, but the said they are not compatible. Rhino you have to used their Backbone and they don't have to for the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade. Yakima makes a platform that connects to your existing OEM rails. So I purchase the biggest one they had which was 84" by 49". Since the platform is 7 feet long, they require you to have 3 roof rack bars. Unfortunately they only sell cross bars in pairs, so I had to purchase 4 of them (I have 1 cross bar to sell, if someone wants to go this route). Also the YAKIMA platform has life time warranty, unlike Rhino and Front Runner, so also a plus. I picked up the folding Rhino Platform Ladder that is compatible with the YAKIMA one. There is some wind noise, so I am trying to find the best Wind Fairing that will work the best for me.
I will take more pictures this weekend, but here a couple quick pics. Taking a 700 mile road trip to the mountain during Xmas, so that will be the true test.

Keller55,

Hello - I am trying to outfit my 2021 Z71 Tahoe with a rooftop tent (which I purchased). I had purchased a set of the GM rooftop rails but as you noted - the Smittybuilt XL Gen2 suggests (3) rails and I hesitated to purchase another pair. Are you still willing to sell your extra rail? I will purchase it from you if still available ASAP. The only issue is we would need to copy the keys so each of us had a set for the split roof top rails.

Feel free to email or call if interested in selling.

I am in the PA (Philadelphia) area.
Thank you,
Christopher
Mobile: 267 784-7024
Email: [email protected]

 

[jonsharp2000]

I feel like some kind of idiot, but I can’t seem to remove my cross rails (OEM 2021 Denali). I am able to unlock them, pull up on the latch but I can’t for the life of me remove the key. If I close the latch and re-lock them the key comes out no problem. Any tips?

 

[Decreed_it]

I feel like some kind of idiot, but I can’t seem to remove my cross rails (OEM 2021 Denali). I am able to unlock them, pull up on the latch but I can’t for the life of me remove the key. If I close the latch and re-lock them the key comes out no problem. Any tips?

Key stays in until they are off the car - then close latch, re-lock, remove key

FYI I bit the bullet and got the OEM rails after not finding a suitable after market option. I have to say they are built very well, having used all the major brands for 25+ years, the fit, finish, quality are excellent and, for me at least, probably the easiest roof rail I've ever installed. Yes they're all black and a bit ugly, yes they sit really high, but otherwise, excellent.

 

[jonsharp2000]

Thanks for the tip, I didn’t think there would be enough play unless both sides were loose, I’ll give it another shot. For those still looking for these, I found them for $363 here, https://www.gmpartswarehouse.com/oem-parts/gm-roof-luggage-carrier-cross-rail-kit-85102907

 

[Decreed_it]

Thanks for the tip, I didn’t think there would be enough play unless both sides were loose, I’ll give it another shot. For those still looking for these, I found them for $363 here, https://www.gmpartswarehouse.com/oem-parts/gm-roof-luggage-carrier-cross-rail-kit-85102907

Fair point I haven't removed yet, but, I got 2 keys? Do 1 rail then the other? Funny because install - you do each side of the car - do one side, lock them down, move to other. If you can't do that in reverse that's a bit odd.

 

[userdww]

Looking at a few options, not a necessity for me but I generally would rather put gross stuff on the roof than on the inside. Would love to see how they look if someone has already stuck one up there.

Thanks in advance.

Custom...I've moved these from my 2000 Yukon to 2006 Tahoe to 2013 Tahoe, now on 2021. Mods in between...especially for the '21

 

[zrlee]

Yakima still doesn't offer cross bars? Anyone know what the holdup is?

 

[Keller55]

I feel like some kind of idiot, but I can’t seem to remove my cross rails (OEM 2021 Denali). I am able to unlock them, pull up on the latch but I can’t for the life of me remove the key. If I close the latch and re-lock them the key comes out no problem. Any tips?

Jonsharp2000,

The won't come out unless the latch is closed.
Your not crazy, its something GMC did so you won't accidentally leave it unlatched.

 

[Keller55]

Fabricated a wind fairing because they don't make it for new Tahoe.

 

[the understudy]

Roof Rack Platform installed!!!! After doing tons of research and internet surfing. I found a rack that worked for my new Tahoe. I found a post of the 2022 Chevy Tahoe Z71 Overlanding Concept. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/11/2022-chevy-tahoe-z71-overlanding-concept-debuts-at-sema/

I saw that they used the OEM roof rails to hold up the tent. Then it got me thinking about getting a Rack Platform for 2021 Tahoe.
Rhino and Front Runner make a platform rack, but the said they are not compatible. Rhino you have to used their Backbone and they don't have to for the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade. Yakima makes a platform that connects to your existing OEM rails. So I purchase the biggest one they had which was 84" by 49". Since the platform is 7 feet long, they require you to have 3 roof rack bars. Unfortunately they only sell cross bars in pairs, so I had to purchase 4 of them (I have 1 cross bar to sell, if someone wants to go this route). Also the YAKIMA platform has life time warranty, unlike Rhino and Front Runner, so also a plus. I picked up the folding Rhino Platform Ladder that is compatible with the YAKIMA one. There is some wind noise, so I am trying to find the best Wind Fairing that will work the best for me.
I will take more pictures this weekend, but here a couple quick pics. Taking a 700 mile road trip to the mountain during Xmas, so that will be the true test.

This is the setup I was exploring actually. Any side profile pictures, less of a low angle? The 3 crossbar is discouraging but makes sense for static weight.

Key stays in until they are off the car - then close latch, re-lock, remove key

FYI I bit the bullet and got the OEM rails after not finding a suitable after market option. I have to say they are built very well, having used all the major brands for 25+ years, the fit, finish, quality are excellent and, for me at least, probably the easiest roof rail I've ever installed. Yes they're all black and a bit ugly, yes they sit really high, but otherwise, excellent.

Completely agree. Yakima, Thule, would have to come out with something comparable in ease because these OEM crossbars are truly the easiest I've ever used. They are stout too, plus the added eyelets for tie-downs was a nice addition.