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Subject:Re: Yakima cross bars alternatives
From:Allan Streib
Date:Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:55:41 -0400

Troy <colorworks@GCI.NET> writes:

> While at Home Depot, I saw some three quarter-inch black gas line
> that I thought I could use in place of the expensive Yakima
> crossbars. Does anybody know if black gas line will rust?

judging from the rusty pipe between my house and the gas meter, I
would say "yes".

 It appears
> that the end caps from the Yakima will fit into them, so this should
> prevent rusting at the ends. I probably only saved about $40, so if
> there's a chance they will rust I may just return them and go for
> the Yakima's. Are most of you using the 58" or 66" lengths? I bought
> 72" that I will trim, but just curious as to what is considered
> stock.
>
> Thx,
>
> Troy
>

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