Top 9 popular models of Lada roof racks

Every car owner undoubtedly wants his vehicle to look stylish and beautiful. In addition, many people want to go out into nature or to their summer cottage and, of course, take a large number of things with them.

What to do if your bags or luggage don’t fit in the cabin, but you want to take everything and as much as possible with you? What should you do if you need to transport a long load, but it doesn’t fit either in the cargo compartment or in the back seat? A roof rack will help you find answers to these questions and many others. This information will undoubtedly be of interest to Lada Granta car owners.

What types of luggage structures are there?

The Lada Granta roof rack comes in two types. In one case, you can use a simple design, which is presented in the form of two roof rails that are fixed on both sides of the car roof. The slats can be installed along the body or across it.

The open design is suitable for close transport.

The second type is a covered stylized box. In addition to its practical purpose, it also has a decorative effect, improving the appearance of the car. But such a trunk is more difficult to install and has a higher cost. To install it, you will also need to purchase roof rails.

The Eurodetal car rack looks good on the Gratna liftback roof.

The covered option is necessary for long-distance transportation: it will protect your luggage from dirt and getting wet.

Hassles with cargo transportation

The disadvantages of a budget car appear when it begins to be used. Carrying luggage on the roof is impossible due to the lack of devices, and they simply saved a little on soundproofing the trunk. The problem lies not only in excess noise, but also in the low quality of the materials used, which can result in damage to the paintwork.

Among the problems that arise when using the Lada Granta for transporting various cargoes, two can be identified that the car owner can easily solve on his own:

• installation of roof rails (roof rack);
• Improved trunk noise insulation.

Most often, owners repair the following elements of the luggage compartment:

To eliminate the noted shortcomings, you can use either ready-made solutions or purchase materials yourself by building a roof rack yourself.

Characteristic

The trunk on the Grant is represented by roof rails, which have the form of two longitudinal arches, and transverse crossbars. These structures are not included in any package, but AvtoVAZ has provided holes for them in the roof of the car. Railings differ according to the type of location:

• horizontal products;
• vertical options.

Vertical structures are presented in several modifications. They can be two-, three- and four-post.

Externally, the roof rack on the Grant sedan looks decent. There are many products in stores, which allows you to choose a design to suit the characteristics of the car.

Rails can have different shapes and colors.

Basics

A place where you can put luggage and other specific utensils for the purpose of transporting them by vehicle - a simple and understandable definition of a trunk. But when we talk about a roof rack on a car, we are talking about a much more cunning design. In its simplest form, these are roof rails, rack-and-pinion longitudinal beams installed on the roof of the Lada Granta liftback. They offer virtually no resistance to oncoming air flows, but, if necessary, luggage placed on the roof can be tied to them.

Rails for Lada Largus

If we are talking about any oversized or heavy loads, our roof rails can be improved. This is also done quite simply: special transverse arches are purchased and luggage is already placed on them. They are, as a rule, made of aluminum and, although their design is designed to minimize resistance to air descendants, when the Lada Granta liftback roof rack is not used, it is better to remove them, since a certain whistle at high speeds can still occur.

If we talk about a full-fledged roof rack for the Lada Granta liftback, then the following can also be installed on the roof rails:

• aerobox (the most popular roof rack option);
• car tent;
• other possible designs.

Everything is limited only by your imagination, needs and technical capabilities of the car. Now, without unnecessary problems, you can take with you into nature, for example, a large boat, a couple of bicycles and a huge amount of other sports and household equipment. Although the trunk of the Lada Grant is already roomy, as practice has shown, its volume alone is not always enough and the roof rails help out quite a lot at the most crucial moment.

What kind of cargo can be transported?

The luggage structure will allow you to transport more things, but not more than 50 kilograms. Suitable for transportation:

• some types of building materials: pipes, boards, linoleum, etc.; things;
• packaged foods, bagged vegetables;
• bicycles, tents, other sports equipment;
• fishing equipment.

With the help of simple devices, you can increase the usable area of ​​the car and transport cargo that does not fit in a regular trunk.

Modern roof rack

Today, a roof rack for a car is not only a convenient and necessary thing, but also serves a decorative function.

Some car owners install it simply to improve the exterior of their car. We are not talking about the classic basket-shaped trunk made of welded steel rods, but about roof rails. These are two longitudinal rails installed on both sides of the car roof along the body.

There is another type of trunk - transverse arches, but it looks less attractive and, in addition, creates additional resistance to oncoming air flow while moving.

The same cannot be said about the roof rails. Without an attached load, they do not in any way violate the aerodynamic properties of the car.

Roof rails for Lada Grants are produced by two domestic enterprises: Petroil Tuning and APS. They are made from a durable aluminum profile (hollow inside), coated either with a protective and decorative polymer, or with an anodic oxide film and fade-resistant ABS plastic. For different modifications of Grants, roof rails of various sizes, configurations and costs are provided.

The kit for installing roof rails on the Lada Granta includes:

• left railing;
• right railing;
• gaskets (6 pcs);
• M6x12 screws (6 pcs);
• hex key (4 mm);
• protectors;
• tread edging.

Protectors are designed to protect the car's paintwork from damage that can be caused by the brackets when transporting goods. In addition, they perform the function of sound insulation, eliminating any rattling or squeaking in the area where the roof rails are attached.

Closed boxes

You can install closed boxes on Granta. They are fixed on the rails. Automotive stores offer options of different designs and volumes. Indoor box characteristics:

• the box is made of metal or plastic, inside it they place things that they want to keep from dust and dirt;
• the box has a streamlined shape so as not to disturb the aerodynamics of the car;
• The design is equipped with a lock that prevents the lid from opening during travel and also protects against theft.

Trunk overview, what is where and where

The basic configuration of the Lada Granta Liftback does not include a remote drive to unlock the doors. In Lux versions, a mechanical button is installed on the key. To unlock the fifth door, just press the button once. Next, lift the lid mechanically by hand. Note that it is not easy, one little finger will not be enough, make an effort. Even when folded, the trunk is spacious and impressive. The perimeter is lined with felt, fleecy material. It serves as both cladding and noise reduction.

Unfortunately, there is no rubber mat on the floor, only fleecy material. If necessary, the owner can independently purchase rubber coating. Lifting the false shelf, in the center we will see a recess for the spare wheel. Moreover, the standard radius of the disks is 14 inches, but you can fit all 16 inches. Convenient and practical, since there is free space. In addition to the full tire, there is a mechanical jack and a wheel wrench. If desired, you can fit a tow rope, which needs to be purchased separately; it is not supplied as standard.

Rules for transporting goods

When installing a luggage structure, do not forget about safety. You need to know some rules to transport luggage in cars:

• the load, in particular boards, should not block the driver’s path;
• When transporting pipes, safety precautions must be taken to prevent them from being stumbled upon.
• other drivers. You can install a screen or tie a red rag on the edges;
• the load must be securely secured so that it does not cause an accident;
• the weight of the load on the Grant should not exceed 50 kilograms.

Each driver has the right to independently choose the type of roof rack for the Lada Granta liftback. Such products are easy to install and have an economical price.

From theory to installation practice

To install roof rails on a Granta liftback you will need the following list of materials:

• actually, roof rails for a Lada Granta with a liftback body type;
• a set of bench tools for turning bolts and nuts;
• degreaser;
• masking tape.

Roof rails must be purchased for the Lada Granta liftback body type, completely repeating the aerodynamics of the roof and corresponding to the factory mounting holes. You should not have any problems with other consumables and tools necessary to complete the work. Installation is performed according to the following algorithm:

1. 1. At the preparatory stage, the rubber plugs are removed from both sides of the car, starting from the back door and ending with the windshield.
2. 2. The roof rails of the car are pre-installed. The middle bolt is tightened first, and then only the outer ones. The fairings in their normal position on the roof of the car are covered around the perimeter with masking tape. After which the roof rails under the trunk are again removed from your iron horse.
3. 3. The areas marked with tape are degreased, then special protectors that come with the product are glued onto them. They will prevent the roof from rusting in case of moisture accumulation under the protectors and paint damage.
4. 4. You can install roof rails for the purpose of their further use.

As you can see, the work is extremely simple and does not involve any difficulties. We also remind you that most loads require longitudinal cross members. They are easily mounted on installed rails using proprietary clamps. True, in order for the liftback trunk on your Lada Granta to have a complete look and functionality, you will have to purchase them separately. Otherwise, this is not such a big expense.

Self-installation

Having purchased a set of roof rails, you can entrust their installation to specialists by visiting the nearest service station. There, for 15 minutes of work they will charge you from 150 to 250 rubles.

However, you can save on this by installing the trunk yourself. Moreover, everything you need is included in the kit, including installation instructions. An approximate algorithm for installing roof rails is as follows:

1. We install the machine on a level area.
2. Open the rear and front doors on the right or left side of the car.

   

3. Remove the rubber seal between the roof and the upper edge of the doors. We start with the back door.

   

4. There is no need to make holes for attaching the roof rails. They are provided by the factory and hidden under electrical tape. There is also no need to remove it. It is enough to simply pierce the electrical tape in the right place, after first attaching (trying on) the railing.

   

5. We wipe the areas under the roof rails with a clean rag, getting rid of possible dirt and dust.
6. We place the gaskets from the kit in the seats, aligning them with the mounting holes.

   

7. We attach the right rail, placing its brackets on the spacers so that they are between the bracket and the body.
8. We secure the roof rail using the screws included in the kit, 3 on each side of the car, without clamping them completely.
9. Pressing the roof rail tightly against the roof, we completely tighten the middle screw, and then the other two, but do not screw it tightly.
10. Along the perimeter of the front and rear railing brackets we glue the protector edgings so that the brackets are inside them.
11. We dismantle the railing.
12. In the resulting “windows”, limited by edgings, we install protectors by gluing them to the roof surface. The arrows on the treads should point forward.
13. We remove the edgings and smooth the protectors.
14. We install the railing according to the algorithm described above. We tighten the bolts all the way.
15. We install the railing on the other side in the same way.

How to install the structure on a car?

By following the instructions in the manual, you can easily understand how to install a roof rack on a car; this accessory can be mounted by hand. Grant is already equipped with fixing brackets that allow installation. This eliminates the need to drill additional holes. They are located under the seal, which is made of soft rubber. It must be carefully removed and, after cleaning the surface, the corresponding structural parts must be secured. To begin with, it is recommended to attach the entire roof rack to the roof, and then proceed to tighten each of the bolts in sequential order. It would not be superfluous to provide anti-corrosion protection to the area where the roof rails are supposed to be installed, otherwise there is a risk of outbreaks on the body after some time on the LADA Granta. Upon completion of the work package, the seal must be returned to its seat.

Typically the package includes:

• transverse arches;
• set of pads, posts and end caps.

After installing the structure, there is enough space between its elements and the roof of the LADA Granta, so there is no need to worry about the safety of the coating.

By following the elementary algorithm of actions presented here, you can easily select a suitable roof rack, which will not only allow you to transport large luggage and free up some space in the main luggage compartment, but also give your Lada Granta a special appeal.

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