I am in the process of designing an innovative roof rack system for SUV's and I am looking for any spec's on the attachment requirements, ie. strength, fittings etc. Is there a standard all manufacturers use for their OEM racks. Any info would be greatly appreciated. X-) Nigel Waterhouse n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com A licensed aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer. Attended university in England and graduated in 1996. Currenty,living in British Columbia,Canada, working as a design engineer responsible for aircraft mods and STC's.

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I am in the process of designing an

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I am in the process of designing an innovative roof rack system for SUV's and I am looking for any spec's on the attachment requirements, ie. strength, fittings etc. Is there a standard all manufacturers use for their OEM racks.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. X-) [sig]<p>Nigel Waterhouse<br><a href=mailto:n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com>n_a_waterhouse@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>A licensed aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer. Attended university in England and graduated in 1996. Currenty,living in British Columbia,Canada, working as a design engineer responsible for aircraft mods and STC's.[/sig]