norcalpathy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Where's a good place to get a basket for my roof? And, where can I get the tire carrier for my pathfinder? (mine didn't come with one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Not sure on the basket.... The tire carrier, best of luck. They were fairly rare on the R50's. Either fab one up with a rear bumper, or hit the scrap yard, or dealer. I don't believe anyone here has retrofitted a carrier to a previously non-carrier equipped model, so I'm not sure if there's any braces in the rear pillar that you'll need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 /\ what he said, my tire carrier/bumper is a custom job. As for baskets - Thule & Yakima make baskets and roof rack systems that are really good. My basket is a Sportrack, which I am about 95% sure is the same as the baskets sold under Coleman's name stateside. It is relatively cheap, compared to the Thule or Yakima stuff. I originally had mine mounted to the stock crosser bars. I later picked up a Thule roof rack system, as it offers better support that the stock bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Not sure on the basket.... The tire carrier, best of luck. They were fairly rare on the R50's. Either fab one up with a rear bumper, or hit the scrap yard, or dealer. I don't believe anyone here has retrofitted a carrier to a previously non-carrier equipped model, so I'm not sure if there's any braces in the rear pillar that you'll need. Funny thing is that the factory service manual for my 02 shows a rear tire carrier and all its parts. But as noted, very rare to actually find one on this style of Pathfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalpathy Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Kind of disappointing that they're rare. I guess I can just mount my new tires on my roof! (once i get the roof rack, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeysentra Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I have a Yakima Rack for my 97 pathy, it attaches to the factory cross bars and I really like the look. I dont however like the added wind noise and 1.5 mpg drop in fuel mileage. So I only use the rack when wheeling, and camping where I need the extra space for fuel and such. If you look on craigslist or other online classifieds you can score good deals. I bought mine from a friend for $200.00, and it retails for over $400.00. If you keep your eye out you can find good deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoSkyZ Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 If you want to spend a little less money, the Rola from etrailer.com is a good choice. That's what I have in my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 here is your basket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enjoi408 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Even if you find a rear tire carrier in the scrap yard, the rear hatch is different. I dont know if it will hit anything but you would have to relocate your license plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 here is your basket That thing's far too tall. Sure it's strong, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 my 97 SE came with the rear spare tire carrier...it mounts to the body above and below the right taillight, and it has a locking mechanism at the bottom of the rear door. Also, the liscence plate is moved to the left side of the rear hatch with a black plastic assembly to hold it mounting to the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalpathy Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 here is your basket Hmm, that looks like an awesome rack - I'd def. be interested, depending on price. I'll shoot you a pm soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardavis78 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 NismoSky turned me onto that Rola rack fron etrailer...It's pretty nice....99 cent shipping too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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