3d to 5d roof rack conversion

Well, this was a DOH!!! experience. I started out having some special pins made at work.

After I had them done I looked closer into the holes where the rack pins are supposed to go in. There’s an M6 thread further into the hole.

I got some M6x20mm bolts and screwed them in and it was a perfect fit. Total cost $1. And that gave me a spare bolt as well.

So if you happen to have a 5d car but find someone who’s selling the 3d version you can easily retrofit it.

The reason for me to do it is because I have a 3d and my fiancé a 5d. I have ended up driving the 5d more since the 3d is in better shape. Go figure. And

I need to tote my bikes around.