SteelTop includes two square steel crossbars and four towers that clamp onto raised side rails and tighten with the included tool. The bars run past the towers for extra carrier space, the towers lock with a key, and rubber spacer blocks adapt the clamps to smaller rail profiles. The square shape fits most rack accessories.
Specs at a glance
- Load capacity: 165 lb
- Lengths: 50, 58 or 65 in
- Bar profile: 3.5 x 3.5 in square steel
- Fits: vehicles with raised factory side rails
- Included: 2 crossbars with towers and lock shields, 4 end caps, 4 spacer blocks, 2 keys, Allen wrench, manual
- Warranty: limited lifetime
Good to know
- This rack is only for raised side rails; flush rails or bare roofs need a different system.
- Check Malone’s fit guide for your vehicle before picking a length.
KayakDIY take: Solid crossbars are the foundation for every carrier you add later. For what to put on them, see my fishing kayak accessories guide.
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