Availability of Rhino-Rack Roof Rack With Crossbars Longer Than 49 inches

Updated 07/31/2017 | Published 07/28/2017

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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2

(2760)

$195.40

Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2

(202)

$279.98

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

(8970)

$249.99

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Sportz Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

(8970)

$245.73

Question:

Can this item be purchased with a longer bar, say about 55 inches instead of 49? Thanks.

asked by: Wayne

Expert Reply:

The correct Rhino-Rack crossbars that are confirmed to fit your 2004 Ford Ranger are the 49 inch ones that come with the Rhino-Rack bars # RRVA126B-2, 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA, and Fit Kit # DK191. The way that these specific crossbars are designed will not allow you to use a longer option due to the limited channel length on the bottom side of the crossbars.

For a Rhino-Rack roof rack option that will allow you to fit longer crossbars to it you will need to go with the 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKHD and Fit Kit # DK191. These will allow you to use the Heavy-Duty crossbars which have a channel on the bottom side that runs all the way through. This will allow you to use the 54 inch Heavy-Duty Crossbars # RB1375B-2.

You will want to be sure that the crossbars of your roof rack are not wider than the outside-to-outside measurement of the side mirrors on your Ranger.

expert reply by: Jon G