Will the LockRack Watersport Carrier Universal Crossbar Adapters Work w/ Rhino-Rack Vortex Bars?

Updated 01/16/2025 | Published 01/15/2025

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LockRack Watersport Carrier Universal Crossbar Adapters - Qty 4

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LockRack Replacement T-Bolt Spacer Pack for Watersport Carrier Channel Mount Bases - Qty 4

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$20.75

Question:

Will these work with the Rhino Vortex bars?

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

Sorry Mark but they do not. The LockRack Watersport Carrier Universal Crossbar Adapters item # LR53FR only fit crossbars up to 2-1/2" wide. The crossbars on the Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack item # RR92VE, that fit your Colorado, are 3-1/8" wide. This is a common size amongst the Vortex bars.

The only solution I have for you is to use the LockRack Replacement T-Bolt Spacer Pack for Watersport Carrier Channel Mount Bases item # LR72FR. These t-bolts will fit in the top channels of Vortex bars.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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1/15/2025

is there any type of clamp that will work on a Vortex?

Jerred H.

1/15/2025

@Markyboy57@yahoocom For LockRack? No, I do not. What accessory are you trying to attach to Rhino-Rack's vortex crossbars?

Mark

1/15/2025

@JerredH I built a DIY flared vault that is attached to a 1/4" x 1" x 12" aluminum bar and looking to clamp it to the Vortex, otherwise I would use the M6 nut plate to secure it

Jerred H.

1/16/2025

@Mark No, we're not going to have any clamps that are going to work with that. The only solution I have for you is to use hose clamps like item # H03-0017.