Why 70 Inch Rhino-Rack Crossbars Cant be Used on 2022 Ram 1500

Question:

I have the Rhino-rack 70” crossbars for my Retrax on my 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab and was wondering if I can use them for the naked roof clamps too. Everything is indicating 59”, but I do not know why it would matter.

asked by: JS

Expert Reply:

The reason why 70 inch crossbars can't be used on your 2022 Ram 1500 Crew Cab and you need to use the 59 inch Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA150B-2.

The first is the bars have a strip underneath that needs to be cut so the feet can slide in, and that strip doesn't go the full length of the bar. That means there won't be a way to attach the feet to the underside of the crossbar at the correct spots.

So if you want a Rhino-rack roof rack you would need the aforementioned 59 inch crossbars along with the Legs # RRRLKVA and Fit Kit # RR56QJ.

expert reply by: Kyle S