1997 Nissan Altima Roof Rack

SportRack Frontier Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Square Crossbars - Steel -
part number: A21005S

Economically priced, removable roof rack clamps to your vehicle's naked roof. The square, steel crossbars can accommodate a variety of accessories such as bike racks, ski carriers and cargo baskets. Included locks secure the rack to your roof.

Features:

• Low-cost, removable roof-rack system for your vehicle with a naked roof
  • May require the SportRack short-roof adapter (A21116; sold separately) for short roofs or dramatically curved rooflines
• 2 Square crossbars support bike racks, ski and snowboard carriers, kayaks, and other cargo
• Integrated locks secure the rack to your car's roof to deter theft
  • Includes 2 keys with chrome finish
• Rubber pads on bottoms of feet will not scratch or chip your vehicle's paint
• Easy installation - no tools required
  • 4 Roof-rack feet clamp to your roof and door jambs with included clips
• Sturdy steel construction with black plastic coating resists rust and harsh UV rays

Specs:

• Crossbar maximum weight capacity: 130 lbs
• Crossbar dimensions: 45-1/2" long x 3/4" wide x 3/4" tall
• 1-Year warranty

The semi-custom SportRack Frontier roof rack easily installs on your vehicle's bare roof so you can carry extra cargo to your next destination. Adjustable, rotating footpads combine with an easy-to-use numbering system to make the rack conform to your roof for a good fit.

A unique numbering system is inscribed on the crossbars to aid in installation. This system corresponds to numbers noted in the easy-to-read application guide. First, find the number indicated for your vehicle, and then slide the roof-rack feet along the crossbars until they line up with the appropriate number for your application. Tighten the feet in place with the included Allen wrench.

Refer to the application guide to find specific measurements that allow you to properly position the rack on your roof. To begin installing the roof rack on your vehicle, open the passenger's- and driver's-side doors. Place the front crossbar first, and make sure that the screws that hold the clamps in the roof-rack feet are loose before positioning the feet on your vehicle.

Before attaching the clamps to the door jambs of your vehicle and tightening them down, you need to make sure that the feet and pads are oriented correctly. The bottom of each foot can be rotated to better fit the slope of your roof. Make sure that the feet are sitting flush against the roof.

Once the feet are properly positioned, attach the clamps to the door jambs and tighten via the screws in the feet. After the front crossbar is positioned, review the instructions for the measurements needed to place the rear crossbar and repeat the same process for that crossbar.

Once everything is tightened down, place the locking covers over the feet to deter theft of the rack.

A21005S Sport Rack Frontier Roof Rack for Bare Roofs

Ask the Experts about this Roof Rack

• Carrying a Canoe on a 2003 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
  
• First, we do carry Rhino-Rack products! The SportRack roof rack system, # A21005S is a fit for your 2003 Toyota Tacoma double cab. So now we just need to get you a canoe carrier. One of the simplest and cost effective canoe carriers is the Yakima foam blocks, # Y04056. For a roller, you could possibly use the Rhino-Rack model, # RR1375. It is designed to fit on Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty crossbars but it could work for you withl some modification (please note making modifications will void the war
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• Will the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack Fit a 2003 and a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  
• I did some checking and it looks like the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack # A21005S will fit both a 2003 and a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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• Availability of Roof Rack To Fit a 2009 Ford Ranger
  
• I do have a roof rack that will fit your 2009 Ford Ranger, but it is not the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack, part # A21005S, that you have referenced. For your Ford Ranger I would recommend the Yakima Roof Rack System. You will need a set of Yakima Q Towers, part # Y00124, and two sets of Yakima Q25 Q Clips, part # Y00625, along with a set of Yakima CrossBars, part # Y00409. This roof rack will clamp to the integral rain gutter on the roof of your vehicle. I am including a link to an install
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• Recommendations for Carrying a Paddle Board and Lifeguard Backboard on a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
  
• The SportRack Frontier Roof Rack, # A21005S, that you referenced will fit your 2012 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab, but to carry a 10 ft paddle board and a lifeguard backboard, I would recommend adding the Thule Goalpost load bar, # TH997, as well. Using the Goalpost will provide three load bars giving more support for your paddle board and backboard. The Goalpost does require you to have a trailer hitch with a two inch receiver on your truck. If you do not have a trailer hitch, then I would
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• Will the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack # A21005S Fit on a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  
• The SportRack Frontier Roof Rack, # A21005S, will fit on your 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser as long as your roof has not existing roof rails or crossbars. This roof rack was designed to mount directly to the roof of your vehicle and uses clamps that hook to the door jamb (see photo). Other than the roof rack accessory you are interested in (bike rack, cargo box, ski carrier, etc.) you will not need any additional parts to mount this roof rack to your vehicle. If you would like a recommendation
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• SportRack Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2005 Chevy Cavalier 4-Door
  
• I checked with SportRack and the SportRack Frontier Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # A21005S that you referenced is confirmed to fit the 4-door Chevy Cavaliers like yours. This rack attaches to the door jambs of your vehicle so it does not matter if you do not have a rain gutter.
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• Will SportRack Frontier Semi-Custom Roof Rack, part # A21010S, Install Without Scratching Car
  
• Any roof rack that affixes to your vehicle roof line will naturally put some pressure on the mating surface. However, as long as you install the rack as detailed by the manufacturer instructions, tighten as directed and use it within its weight limits, there should be no issue with damage to your vehicle. Since these racks are semi-custom, they are designed to mate with the specific contours of your vehicle. There is a layer of rubberized foam padding on the base of the rack feet; there is a
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• Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2013 Mazda 3
  
• There is a SportRack roof rack that will fit your 2013 Mazda 3 hatchback, but the SportRack Frontier Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # A21005S that you referenced is not confirmed to fit your vehicle so I would not recommend it for you. You would want a SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # SR1010 as this rack is confirmed to fit your vehicle. For a kayak carrier you might also be interested in a SportRack J-Stacker Kayak Carrier # ABR511. This carrier will work on the #
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