For a long time I've been trying to work out how to get the cargo basket to sit better. I hated how high it sat when mounted to the cross rails and the cross rails themselves are very weak. When loaded up for camping, there was noticeable flex in the rails and it was only a matter of time before I lost the lot off the side of the road. I ended up finding M8 t-bolts that sat in the side rails and bolted directly through the basket. With 8 bolts its very secure and can now take as much weight as I care to put up there. It also sits 30mm lower and overall looks much better in my opinion.
Here's a before pic. Ill post some afters... After
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