Recommended Roof Rack System For 2002 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab With Bare Roof

Question:

Looking for Thule clamps for a roof rack. The factory rails were removed by a previous owner. The clamps that came with the roof bar does not allow the door to close. Is there a clamp we can purchase to fit our roof rack? Will ITEM # TH145126 fit so we can close the door- it does have a rubber gasket. Thank you

asked by: Leaugeay C

Expert Reply:

I have a few options but the Kit # TH145142 is only a confirmed for the 2015-2018 BMW X4.

The first option is since your 2002 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab originally had the flush rails running front to back you can contact your local Nissan dealer and see if you can purchase the replacement rails as Thule does not make a fit kit for bare roofs for your vehicle.

The only other option is to use a different roof rack like the Inno Roof Rack System for Bare Roofs that uses 51" Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB130-2, Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS250, and Fit Kit # INK170 which is confirmed fit for your 2002 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab with a bare roof and will allow you to close your doors.

I included a video of the Inno Roof Rack system for you to take a look at.