[skujins]

Good Morning, All.

First time poster. Wife and I just bought a new 2019 Kicks SV in Super Black. Loving it so far. Didn't notice it at the time, but there are no roof rails on the SV (at least in Canada). Where the rails would go, there is a plastic trim covering the groove. Based on that alone, I'm guessing it's possible to install roof rails, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Dealer wants to charge $850 for rails and installation.

Has anyone installed rails on their Kicks, or know of any aftermarket distributors?

 

[skmacqueen]

I'm curious to see if anyone else has had any luck.

Not wanting all of the added cameras, non-cloth interior, and speaker headrest that comes with the Canadian SR model, I bought the Kicks SV over a year ago. Thinking there would be an aftermarket rack system developed for naked roofs sometime in the near future, I didn't get too hung up on the lack of flush rails. HUGE mistake! I desperately want/need a roof rack to accommodate boats, camping gear, lumber, etc. and there still isn't a solution available

I've connected with Yakima and Thule seeking out a development date and made my intentions to throw money their way VERY clear. Still no luck. I guess there isn't enough of a demand... (Please write to them!) To top it off, I can't seem to convince any Nissan dealers in my area to drill through the roof of my 2019 SV to have flush rails installed, so i'm surprised/impressed that you at least got a price from one

 

[skujins]

FWIW, I was told that the holes are already there (they just covered it up with that black plastic trim). The killer part is when you Build+Price online, you add crossbars to the SV... I've put my feelers out to Thule. I find it strange no naked roof kit exists from any manufacturer.

 

[cleanfan]

Good Morning, All.

First time poster. Wife and I just bought a new 2019 Kicks SV in Super Black. Loving it so far. Didn't notice it at the time, but there are no roof rails on the SV (at least in Canada). Where the rails would go, there is a plastic trim covering the groove. Based on that alone, I'm guessing it's possible to install roof rails, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Dealer wants to charge $850 for rails and installation.

Has anyone installed rails on their Kicks, or know of any aftermarket distributors?

I bought some from Nissan Parts Deal dot com and they were easy to install - OG manufacturer and shipped quickly

 

[skujins]

I bought some from Nissan Parts Deal dot com and they were easy to install - OG manufacturer and shipped quickly

To confirm, the "Roof Rack Assembly RH + LH" ? And you installed this on an S or SV?

 

[Hotcakes]

I would start with the OEM roof rails. I want to say they are roughly $150 usd and most dealerships can get them in a day or two if they aren't in stock.
They come with a Torq driver, but you will really need a socket with ratchet or something else to make sure they are tight.

I installed a roof basket bought from Amazon, but once you have those rails you could go with any system you want.

Don't forget any equipment you mount up there will reduce your fuel economy.

 

[skujins]

I would start with the OEM roof rails. I want to say they are roughly $150 usd and most dealerships can get them in a day or two if they aren't in stock.
They come with a Torq driver, but you will really need a socket with ratchet or something else to make sure they are tight.

I installed a roof basket bought from Amazon, but once you have those rails you could go with any system you want.

Don't forget any equipment you mount up there will reduce your fuel economy.

Thanks! The dealer here in Canada is quoting about 650 for the OEM rails. A little steep.

 

[Hotcakes]

Maybe I'm confusing the parts too though. I am referring to the Crossbars. Does your SV have the silver rails that run front to back on each side of the roof?

The Crossbar part number I'm referring to is T99R1-5RL0D
I looked back and the price on Nissanusa.com is $300. I think I had a discount from buying my Kicks new so I was thinking it was cheaper, but that's still far less than the 650 you were quoted.

If you still need the rails that I was assuming came standard, that's probably why the price is so much higher.

 

[skujins]

Maybe I'm confusing the parts too though. I am referring to the Crossbars. Does your SV have the silver rails that run front to back on each side of the roof?

The Crossbar part number I'm referring to is T99R1-5RL0D
I looked back and the price on Nissanusa.com is $300. I think I had a discount from buying my Kicks new so I was thinking it was cheaper, but that's still far less than the 650 you were quoted.

If you still need the rails that I was assuming came standard, that's probably why the price is so much higher.

Hey, the 2019 SV doesn't come with the silver rails (front to back). That's what I'm looking for, or another aftermarket solution to allow me crossbars.

 

[Hotcakes]

My bad, I totally thought it was a standard feature at least on the SR and the SV. I was looking back at the US versions though where my reference material showed both SV and SR with the silver rails. I hope you find something that meets your price range.

 

[mstud]

Good Morning, All.

First time poster. Wife and I just bought a new 2019 Kicks SV in Super Black. Loving it so far. Didn't notice it at the time, but there are no roof rails on the SV (at least in Canada). Where the rails would go, there is a plastic trim covering the groove. Based on that alone, I'm guessing it's possible to install roof rails, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Dealer wants to charge $850 for rails and installation.

Has anyone installed rails on their Kicks or know of any aftermarket distributors?

Hey, I am facing the same issue. Wondering if you found a solution?

 

[pcarriera]

Good Morning, All.

First time poster. Wife and I just bought a new 2019 Kicks SV in Super Black. Loving it so far. Didn't notice it at the time, but there are no roof rails on the SV (at least in Canada). Where the rails would go, there is a plastic trim covering the groove. Based on that alone, I'm guessing it's possible to install roof rails, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Dealer wants to charge $850 for rails and installation.

Has anyone installed rails on their Kicks, or know of any aftermarket distributors?

I've been looking into this myself and i haven't been able to figure anything out, have you been able to find out anymore infromation

 

[mstud]

I bought some from Nissan Parts Deal dot com and they were easy to install - OG manufacturer and shipped quickly

I've been looking into this myself and i haven't been able to figure anything out, have you been able to find out anymore infromation

RackAttack has a custom solution in Canada. I reached out it's quite pricey and am going to wait until the summer season to get it going. However they have done it on other Canadian Kicks with success.

 

[Heroic_Self]

Hey folks,

Thanks for the thread, really helpful. I bought the 2020 kicks SV and didn't even think about the roof rails until I wanted more cargo space. Called rackattack looking for quotes on a cargo box setup when they realized I had a bare roof they suggested I contact the dealer for the roof rails unless I wanted a complete custom setup and drilling into the roof. Called the dealer, parts told me there is no roof rail assembly they can order for the 2020 kicks...My googling various Nissan parts sites yielded the same answer. Love my kicks but now upset I didn't spring for the SR .

Please let me know if anyone comes up with a solution!

Chris

 

[daedalus69]

I have a 2020 Kicks SV. I am located in Vancouver BC. Same naked roof problem. To install a Thule crossbar system, both Rack Attack and Rack Stop propose to custom install flush 60" tracks at additional cost of $425 (Rack Stop), $569 (Rack Attack). You can see the pictures on Rack Attack's website. However, I stumbled onto this post on aliexpress where someone is selling the actual roof rails that all of us are missing, but it is out of stock! I think the key is to find someone selling that roof rail. 149.99US $ |2pcs/Set ABS Chrome Car Roof Rack Baggage luggage Bar Fits For Nissan KICKS 2017 2018 2019 2020|Roof Racks & Boxes| - AliExpress

 

[daedalus69]

Nissan Parts Deal dot com does sell the individual rail and there is a parts catalog, but only for 2018 and 2019 models.

73823-5RB0A Genuine Nissan #738235RB0A Rack Assembly - Roof, LH

NissanPartsDeal.com offers the great deal for genuine Nissan parts 73823-5RB0A (738235RB0A) Rack Assembly - Roof, LH for $247.57. All parts are backed by the Nissan's warranty.

www.nissanpartsdeal.com

 

[SP3CTRYS]

I have a 2020 Kicks SV. I am located in Vancouver BC. Same naked roof problem. To install a Thule crossbar system, both Rack Attack and Rack Stop propose to custom install flush 60" tracks at additional cost of $425 (Rack Stop), $569 (Rack Attack). You can see the pictures on Rack Attack's website. However, I stumbled onto this post on aliexpress where someone is selling the actual roof rails that all of us are missing, but it is out of stock! I think the key is to find someone selling that roof rail. 149.99US $ |2pcs/Set ABS Chrome Car Roof Rack Baggage luggage Bar Fits For Nissan KICKS 2017 2018 2019 2020|Roof Racks & Boxes| - AliExpress

I would be super cautious with those AliExpress ones. The only ones I have seen on Ali are the ones with 3m tape. Will hold up for esthetics, but should not be used for cargo.

 

[daedalus69]

Despite being able to identify the full list of Nissan parts required for the roof rack, local Canada Nissan dealerships refuse to install it if the version of your car did not originally come with it factory-installed. Kicks SVs sold in USA come with it, but USA dealerships do not want to install it either for the same reason.

 

[SP3CTRYS]

Despite being able to identify the full list of Nissan parts required for the roof rack, local Canada Nissan dealerships refuse to install it if the version of your car did not originally come with it factory-installed. Kicks SVs sold in USA come with it, but USA dealerships do not want to install it either for the same reason.

I think you need to find a different dealer. Both of mine have offered to do the install.