Ndillon14 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Are the crossbars for all R50 pathfinders interchangeable? I have a 96 and am looking at getting a set, but off a 99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 No, it is either 1999.5+ or 2001+ (post facelift or the VQ35 motor change) that the design changes and they are not cross compatable. They look different, and can not be easily removed when the locking screw is loosened (probably anti-theft reasons). I know, I tried... 1996-1999.0 should be identical, so see if you can get a picture of it, side view of the mount and screw should tell you if it is the same... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndillon14 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) This is the only picture I have of them. They look very similar to the 96 ones I had before. Edited June 13, 2014 by Ndillon14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 As far I as I know, the first gets had a thumb wheel that was parallel to the ground used for securing the bar to rails. The updated model, they turn the wheel 90 degrees and made them a little taller. I don't think one is more stronger over the other. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndillon14 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Not to worried about the strength of the different bars just if the ones in the picture above from a '99 will fit on my '96, but thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndillon14 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Was able to get this pic, it's not very good but shows the underside of the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerch641 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I could've sworn that the facelifted R50's had the same roof channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 It looked like it to me when I measured it (within 1/8-1/4 inch), but I could not get the crossbar to release without destroying it (and it was getting late and hot) so I suspect there is a difference in the mounting tabs. I can't swear on it, but when I tried to liberate one intact to try, I was foiled. Those aren't the same. See how they are symmetrical? See how the 'old' style are not? Again, not saying that they can't fit as it does seem close, but I couldn't get one off without damage to find out... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ndillon14 Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks guys, I'll probably just hit up the junk yard and pull some off a '97 they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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