Aftermarket roof top handles/lashing bars

[RickTok]

I know I've seen an aftermarket red roof handle/lashing bar but I can't find it again. Does anyone know who makes the red versions of these?

 

[QRgren]

Just received these in the mail.

Black Powdercoat Grab Rails

Black Grab Rails Powder-coated aluminum grab rail replacements in black or custom color. Direct swap out for the factory (silver) aluminum grab rails. Sold as a set of 4. Custom made by GrenadierUSA. Also check out our Carbon Fiber Grab Rails and Forged Carbon Grab Rails! Very easy swap... just...

grenadierusa.com

 

[Clark Kent]

Update.. In the last few weeks I've noticed the color of my bars changing, at first a somewhat blue/purple tint and now an almost bronze color. I went back to Amazon and reviewed the product but I didn't see a way to reach out to the seller. They are in China so I'm doubtful I have any recourse. So now I think I'm, going to either have to paint the bars or get them powder coated.

I think we all prefer Gold

 

[GrenadierUSA]

I make some but I use powdercoat, not anodizing. Those amazon/ebay bars are likely using a non UV stable dye. The clear/mill finish anodizing on the factory bars is far less of an issue in UV than Black is. Also made some carbon bars with a UV clear coat.

 

[Shopkeep]

Update.. In the last few weeks I've noticed the color of my bars changing, at first a somewhat blue/purple tint and now an almost bronze color. I went back to Amazon and reviewed the product but I didn't see a way to reach out to the seller. They are in China so I'm doubtful I have any recourse. So now I think I'm, going to either have to paint the bars or get them powder coated.

Resell them on EBay as an exclusive new bronze version.

 

[GN4HIR]

Resell them on EBay as an exclusive new bronze version.

You Sir are an entrepreneur! Thank you for looking for a solution.

 

[ADVAW8S]

Resell them on EBay as an exclusive new bronze version.

Bespoke version. That's what all the cool kids are saying now.

 

[Reducs]

Bespoke version. That's what all the cool kids are saying now.

Arcane?

 

[Adamc1303]

I ordered the back bars as well. I haven’t received them yet though. Did the seller send you new ones? Do they look better?

 

[GN4HIR]

I ordered the back bars as well. I haven’t received them yet though. Did the seller send you new ones? Do they look better?

Yeah.. another update to the story. The seller reached out to me and said that they had changed the coating to something that was UV resistant and they would send me another set. I haven't gotten them yet but I thought it was good that they responded to the review so quickly.

 

[Reducs]

Just received these in the mail.

Black Powdercoat Grab Rails

Black Grab Rails Powder-coated aluminum grab rail replacements in black or custom color. Direct swap out for the factory (silver) aluminum grab rails. Sold as a set of 4. Custom made by GrenadierUSA. Also check out our Carbon Fiber Grab Rails and Forged Carbon Grab Rails! Very easy swap... just...

grenadierusa.com

Thoughts? I'd like to swap for black.

 

[QRgren]

Thoughts? I'd like to swap for black.

I like them. Blends in with my black roof.

 

[Adamc1303]

Just a side note for anyone thinking about changing to aftermarket bars. The aftermarket bars are a little thicker than the original. I got a Leitner roof rack which goes around the bars to connect to the car. The black aftermarket bars would not fit in the roof rack, they were wider. I went back to the originals.

 

[GN4HIR]

Just a side note for anyone thinking about changing to aftermarket bars. The aftermarket bars are a little thicker than the original. I got a Leitner roof rack which goes around the bars to connect to the car. The black aftermarket bars would not fit in the roof rack, they were wider. I went back to the originals.

Excellent point! I ran into this very problem. I ended up reaming out the holes in the Leitner brackets and it was a PIA. And, the longer I worked at it, the more frustrated I got, which led to bigger tools.. finally had my 1/4" die grinder out and a cylindrical burr. Followed up by touch up paint, cursing and the desire to drink..

 

[Reducs]

Just a side note for anyone thinking about changing to aftermarket bars. The aftermarket bars are a little thicker than the original. I got a Leitner roof rack which goes around the bars to connect to the car. The black aftermarket bars would not fit in the roof rack, they were wider. I went back to the originals.

Thinking about selling the black ones?

 

[Adamc1303]

Thinking about selling the black ones?

Yeah let me know if you want them. $50.00 shipped anywhere in the US just shoot me a text (646) 239 - 2887

Thanks,

Adam

 

[bigleonski]

I won a set of stronger replacement rails at a raffle on the weekend.
Pretty red or shiny black ones, my choice.
Was initially thinking I’d go black (understated), but the red against the scottish white might go OK with the red lambda stickers on the bonnet and rear door, so maybe red it will be.


Of course the question remains is the extra strength needed in the rails, or in the plastic rail holders screwed into the roof lining?? I wonder which is the weakest link.

 

[Clark Kent]

I won a set of stronger replacement rails at a raffle on the weekend.
Pretty red or shiny black ones, my choice.
Was initially thinking I’d go black (understated), but the red against the scottish white might go OK with the red lambda stickers on the bonnet and rear door, so maybe red it will be.


Of course the question remains is the extra strength needed in the rails, or in the plastic rail holders screwed into the roof lining?? I wonder which is the weakest link.

@bigleonski Red rails will increase your speedo error. Too fast

 

[GN4HIR]

I won a set of stronger replacement rails at a raffle on the weekend.
Pretty red or shiny black ones, my choice.
Was initially thinking I’d go black (understated), but the red against the scottish white might go OK with the red lambda stickers on the bonnet and rear door, so maybe red it will be.


Of course the question remains is the extra strength needed in the rails, or in the plastic rail holders screwed into the roof lining?? I wonder which is the weakest link.

The rail holders are aluminum and each one is held in place by two bolts going directly into the body. They are strong.