Crossbar mounting position on rails
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2013 GLK350
Crossbar mounting position on rails
Anyone know if there is a problem with mounting OEM MB crossbars with the rear crossbar mounted behind the middle attachment point for the roof rails (ie. More towards the back of the rails).
The install guide has both the front and back crossbars being mounted on the front half of the roof rails. Also the pics from the MB accessories guide has the bars mounted more forward. It seems like a roof box would be more stable with the crossbars mounted farther apart.
The install guide has both the front and back crossbars being mounted on the front half of the roof rails. Also the pics from the MB accessories guide has the bars mounted more forward. It seems like a roof box would be more stable with the crossbars mounted farther apart.
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From: Loen, Norway
2009 GLK 220 cdi
Anyone know if there is a problem with mounting OEM MB crossbars with the rear crossbar mounted behind the middle attachment point for the roof rails (ie. More towards the back of the rails).
The install guide has both the front and back crossbars being mounted on the front half of the roof rails. Also the pics from the MB accessories guide has the bars mounted more forward. It seems like a roof box would be more stable with the crossbars mounted farther apart.
The install guide has both the front and back crossbars being mounted on the front half of the roof rails. Also the pics from the MB accessories guide has the bars mounted more forward. It seems like a roof box would be more stable with the crossbars mounted farther apart.
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2013 GLK350
Yeah..I have my mounted that way for a month now. Works great. Using the GLK350 every week for ski season with my Yakima rack. Car is great in the snow with the Blizzaks. I ended up having to get a small step stool though, because I'm too short to reach into the rack.
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2011 GLK 350
The installation guide said refer to mounting mark, but I don't see any mark on the rail or inside door frame.
Thanks.
