Roof Bars Life Span

jims-terrano · 27-06-2018, 22:06

What life span would you expect from roof bars. When I bought my first Terrano back in 2002 I got a pair of genuine Nissan bars to fit my roof rails, made by Thule. They’ve lived on top of my truck ever since in rain shine and snow and whatever else the british weather can throw at them. Removed them from one truck to put on my other tonight and decided they’re buggered. Not sure I’ve had my money’s worth

They’ve lasted really well and carried alsorts of stuff and been every where with us. So looking for replacements but most do not wrap all the way around the roof rails but instead most these days seem to just clamp on to the roof rails. I think the older style like mine were a lot better fit and seem to give me a sense of security.
If anyone has a set they wish to part with drop me a line.

Think 16 years is a great life span when they’ve been been on the roof all the time.

solarman216 · 27-06-2018, 22:22

I think 16 years for that sort of product is remarkable, given they have never been removed and stored in the dry for long periods, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 27-06-2018, 23:02

Whip the welder out and make some

jims-terrano · 27-06-2018, 23:10

I think they’ve done bloody well just wish thule hadn’t redesigned them as the older style seem to me that they’ll be more secure.
Unfortunately it’s plastic covers and the screw threaded clamp that are breaking down so welder wouldn’t really fix.
Bought them to go with my first terrano when I bought it as part of the deal, only took them off to fit to the project truck just before the old one got written off.
If I could get another identical set second hand I’d probably buy them without hesitation.

27-06-2018, 22:06	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Roof Bars Life Span What life span would you expect from roof bars. When I bought my first Terrano back in 2002 I got a pair of genuine Nissan bars to fit my roof rails, made by Thule. They’ve lived on top of my truck ever since in rain shine and snow and whatever else the british weather can throw at them. Removed them from one truck to put on my other tonight and decided they’re buggered. Not sure I’ve had my money’s worth They’ve lasted really well and carried alsorts of stuff and been every where with us. So looking for replacements but most do not wrap all the way around the roof rails but instead most these days seem to just clamp on to the roof rails. I think the older style like mine were a lot better fit and seem to give me a sense of security. If anyone has a set they wish to part with drop me a line. Think 16 years is a great life span when they’ve been been on the roof all the time.

27-06-2018, 22:22	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I think 16 years for that sort of product is remarkable, given they have never been removed and stored in the dry for long periods, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

27-06-2018, 23:02	#3
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Whip the welder out and make some

27-06-2018, 23:10	#4
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I think they’ve done bloody well just wish thule hadn’t redesigned them as the older style seem to me that they’ll be more secure. Unfortunately it’s plastic covers and the screw threaded clamp that are breaking down so welder wouldn’t really fix. Bought them to go with my first terrano when I bought it as part of the deal, only took them off to fit to the project truck just before the old one got written off. If I could get another identical set second hand I’d probably buy them without hesitation.