roof

I want to go lower profile than the cross bars to mount some stuff. I wonder if anyone has used U-bolts and some silicon tubing/shrink wrap (to wrap the bolt preventing metal on metal)? Maybe there are other ways I can get 6 mounts for <$50? I’m not shelling out for the awesome, but insanely...

Anyone else seen or had this issue? My rear hatch is catching the roof. Looking from the back I can tell the roof rear plastic has been bowed in. I'd love to use my rear hatch, but scared to! Booked a service appointment, but of course it is months out. Anyone have...