Hyundai made these very easy to put on and look good. As always, nice job on demonstrating everything.
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate you.
@inspiringbuilds9 ай бұрын
Simple enough, nice work, and looks good! I agree with you even without a discount OEM parts makes you feel more comfortable. 👍
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing. We appreciate it. It's not very often that OEM is the same or less expensive than popular aftermarket, so it's a smart choice in our opinion.
@inspiringbuilds9 ай бұрын
@@SpiritedWrenchers Agreed, and a no brainer every time if you can get it at the same cost.
@FixItFrench9 ай бұрын
Very easy tutorial to follow! Looks like a pretty solid upgrade and you already know OEM is worth the money
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Matt, for watching and sharing. We appreciate it. I was shocked that we could get OEM for less, so it made it an easy choice. Lol.
@eldorfthe_wise1294 ай бұрын
I won't ever need them because I don't carry anything like a canoe or kayak but I do like to know HOW just in case. Great tutorial. FYI, drivers: don't forget to take into account that your center of gravity gets higher when you put stuff on top of the vehicle. Watch the sharp turns.
@SpiritedWrenchers4 ай бұрын
Hi Eldorf, you truly are wise! Thank you for watching and commenting on this. We appreciate you calling out the higher center of gravity because it absolutely makes a difference in how your vehicle handles, especially when it is an SUV already "prone to rollover," or however the insurance company paints it out to be a higher risk. Take care and stay safe!
@burkestaes87719 ай бұрын
Very good instruction. Seems like they are very strong and stable.
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Thank you, Burke, for watching and sharing the kind words. We appreciate it. These hold on great. No issues on our 6 hour road trip.
@helloworld28462 ай бұрын
very detailed explanation !! thanks a lot for making this video 👍👍
@SpiritedWrenchersАй бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and sharing the kind words helloworld2846. We really appreciate that!
@jlove85864 ай бұрын
Thank you. This was so helpful. I installed them on my own thanks to you!
@SpiritedWrenchers4 ай бұрын
Hi jlove, this is great to hear! Thank you for watching and the kind words, we love hearing how our videos have been able to help out others. It’s the driver for why we want to put out the content that we do! Enjoy using your crossbars; take care and stay safe!
@MyMeade129 ай бұрын
As usual, excellent tutorial Dana. Tell Art that the peanut gallery is supposed to remain silent !
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Lol. Thanks Brian for watching and sharing the kind words. Not to mention the humor. We appreciate it. I'll try to keep it down for the next one. No promises though. 😁
@craigc99757 ай бұрын
I picked up a ‘23 limited yesterday. Just opened the box that was in the back to find those racks - nice! Now I won’t have to read the instructions. But being a man, was I going to anyway - lol
@SpiritedWrenchers7 ай бұрын
Hi Craig, thanks for watching and the laugh this morning! The biggest thing about these racks is making sure they're located in the appropriate spot on the roofline, but we're confident that you'd have figured it all out anyway! Hope you get some good use out of them; take care and stay safe!
@andycrawford98709 ай бұрын
Great simple explanation.❤ Where do you recommend obtaining the racks? Dealer vs alternate supplier - as long as they are original hyundai equipment.
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Thank you Andy for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate it. What we did initially was do an web search of the cross bars. There was a dealer in another state that had advertised it for a lower cost than our local dealer. We took their price to our dealer and asked if they would match it. Thankfully they had several in stock and the parts manager was happy to clear one out. I'm not sure if you can find an alternate supplier outside of the dealer for these. Let us know how you end up with your search and if you're able to get it below standard price. Cheers!
@mrmadera13 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very informative video and well explained!
@SpiritedWrenchers3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate that. Stay safe out there!
@commoncents4569 ай бұрын
This is a great video. I'm looking for a santa fe, and looking at as much information Thank you
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
Hi Commoncents. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your journey with us. We really do appreciate it. Glad this episode has helped you out while you're looking for a Santa Fe. Be sure to check out the others that we've done on the channel so far and subscribe so you don't miss out on the others that we're planning for soon. Stay safe out there and good luck with your Santa Fe search.
@cassidypena94974 ай бұрын
Looks really easy but once I put the LH side on, the RH side won't line up - the metal plate that jimmies back and forth extends past the roof rack.
@SpiritedWrenchers4 ай бұрын
Hi Cassidy, thanks for watching! If you're putting the slightly longer bar on the front of the vehicle in the correct location just in front of the 2nd screw cover and you are still having this issue, there are two things that we would recommend. First is to loosen both sides and place them on the rails. Once both loose mount points are finger-tight without the allen wrench, go back and use the allen wrench to fully tighten one side at a time. If that didn't resolve the issue, we'd suggest you double check your part number to ensure it's correct for your year Santa Fe. We purchased part # S2F21-AC500 for our 2022 Santa Fe from our local dealership after getting it price-matched to an online retailer. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@ofcbob63913 ай бұрын
Now that you've had your dual clutch transmission awhile, have you had any issues with it, such as the herky-jerky movement at very low crawling speeds or when first accelerating gently? I've read a lot of complaints about the DCT (that comes only with Hyundai's 2.5T). I know they say once up and moving, it shifts great and has a lot of pull...but it's thirsty too, getting roughly 20 mpg's overall?
@SpiritedWrenchers3 ай бұрын
Hi Bob, thanks for watching and asking! We only just recently noticed that there is some hesitation inconsistently coming off a stop, but I think that is more associated with the type of fuel we've been using as it behaves perfectly with some fuel additives. With 49k miles on the car, we haven't experienced any DCT codes to indicate that we have a bad transmission. MPG will vary based on speed, traffic, and even weather (winds/crosswinds) when using the cross-bars or towing. We've seen figures on the interstates as low as 20mpg while towing, and as high as 29 without cross-bars or towing. I did call our dealership and confirm that because we fall under "severe" driving conditions, we will need to have the transmission serviced here in the next 5k miles or so. We were quoted at $230 before tax, and I think it's well worth the money given the active recalls. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@jennyloves20977 ай бұрын
I am a first time owner of a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe htrac and I would like to know where is the transmission fluid oil located at. If you can help
@SpiritedWrenchers7 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny, thanks for watching and asking! In short: you can't check it yourself. In all of Hyundai's engineering, they have designed their dual-clutch transmissions (DCT) to be a fully sealed component that doesn't require maintenance until about 100k miles (unless you're driving under 'severe' conditions). If you're a DIY'er at heart like us, there is a top bolt (fill/check bolt) and a lower drain bolt on the transmission that can only be accessed when the vehicle is on a lift (rather, should only be accessed when the vehicle is safely on a lift). To check the gear oil in your DCT, you will need to remove the top bolt (the fill/check bolt) and basically stick your finger inside (gloved, or use a tool for this) to check the level and review the color/grade of oil to determine if you need it replaced. Hope this helps! Take care and stay safe out there!
@JayStrand5 ай бұрын
Why do you want to stay within the OEM weight limit? What are the risks of carrying 200 lbs of lumber for example?
@SpiritedWrenchers5 ай бұрын
Hi Jay, thanks for watching! The primary reason we want to stay within the weight limit is to prevent any failures of the crossbars themselves, but also to prevent any damages to the mount points on the roof rails. You may not notice any issues going slightly over, but your mileage may vary there. For us, we will use the trailer if we need to move heavier items and keep to the weight limit on the crossbars. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@readingwithris33093 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@SpiritedWrenchers3 ай бұрын
Hi readingwithris. Thank you for watching and sharing the kind words. We really appreciate it and we're glad it was helpful to you. Stay safe out there!
@generac435 ай бұрын
Excellent again! Thanks!👍👍
@SpiritedWrenchers5 ай бұрын
Thank you for continuing to watch our Santa Fe videos! We greatly appreciate it
@Gaurav-ok3upАй бұрын
What is the use of access point. One of my friend told they open the access point and then screw it .
@SpiritedWrenchersАй бұрын
Hi Gaurav, thanks for watching! We didn't pop ours off to see, but I would imagine that the access points on top of the roof rails allow for access to the mount points. I was told by our local dealership that if you have the base model Santa Fe without roof rails, the only way to mount rails is to drill holes through the roof of the car. Ergo, I think these just cover the screws/mounting points. The cross bars actually all clamp to these roof rails, without screwing into them like other manufacturer's design. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@inlovewithbabies4 ай бұрын
Do you have a link for the crossbars
@SpiritedWrenchers4 ай бұрын
Hi InLove, thanks for watching and asking! We purchased these directly from our dealership, getting a price match from online only after we requested on. We'd recommend that you do an independent search for the Hyundai part number we list in the description of this video, S2F21-AC500, in order to find the best deal on OEM cross-bars in your area. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@ericcalero519729 күн бұрын
Do they only go on those access points?
@SpiritedWrenchers3 күн бұрын
Hi Eric, thanks for watching and asking! We followed the instructions provided. I'm sure they could slide forward or backward a bit, but, we wouldn't recommend it as we can't say for certain if that would cause any damage to the rails. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@ofcbob63913 ай бұрын
Do these OEM's make any noise cruising at 70-75 mph?
@SpiritedWrenchers3 ай бұрын
The amount of noise that we hear while cruising along the interstate will vary greatly based on if there is any cross-wind. I don't notice a LOT of sound when there isn't any cross-winds, but there's definitely some sound. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@chrisg.89433 ай бұрын
Hyundai Santa Fe se 2021, and mine does not have that bar on the roof to attach the cross bar.
@SpiritedWrenchers3 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, thanks for watching. Yes, we've done our research previously and unfortunately with the base trim, Hyundai did not include the roof rails and does not sell a cross bar to fit without rails. We talked to our local dealer, and they suggested that the only way to get a roof rack on an SE base model is to install the OEM roof rails (at considerable expense and voiding the roof rust perforation warranty) and then purchase and install cross bars. We are not sure if there are any third party aftermarket roof rack systems that might function safely with the SE trim's flush roof, but would suggest that as a plausible affordable solution. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@stencorp248 ай бұрын
Very well done!
@SpiritedWrenchers8 ай бұрын
Thank you Lyle for watching and taking the time to share the kind words. We really appreciate that! Stay safe out there!
@MrsHottmess743 ай бұрын
we bought our SUV with the bars included already. How can we get a key?
@SpiritedWrenchers3 ай бұрын
Hi Nancy. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it. If you bought it from a Hyundai dealer, they should have been provided. Either way, a Hyundai dealer is where we would start. Hopefully, it's just something they can provide to you since they came with the purchase unless it was a non-hyundai dealer and the vehicle was used. Then, you might be forced to buy the set directly. Hope that helps. Good luck, and stay safe out there.
@ace-gc5xm4 ай бұрын
I'm looking to save gas , and like to get a Hyundai santa fe. Would a 6ft A frame and big gorilla ladder be ok on the rack ? I'm driving a gas hog now .
@SpiritedWrenchers4 ай бұрын
Hi Ace, thanks for watching and asking. We wouldn’t recommend exceeding the 150# weight limit, and I wouldn’t think the two ladders you mention would do that… I will note that in our Santa Fe, we see a marked reduction of fuel economy using our 1.5’x7’ Thule hardshell rooftop carrier. It may not be enough to concern you coming from a “fuel hog” though. On our recent trip across a few states, the fuel economy dropped by about 15% (doing no more than 5 over on interstates with little crosswind). If our average rural/city fuel economy is 24, that would make a top-loaded average about as low as 20mpg getting around town. Hope this helps; take care and stay safe!
@YellowJacketGarage9 ай бұрын
About 14 of them Art...🤣🤣🤣 Also of note, I typically have a step ladder close by since I'm also vertically challenged.😮
@SpiritedWrenchers9 ай бұрын
ROFL. Good call on the number. 🙂. Thank you for watching and sharing in the humor. Glad that it's not just us needing a ladder around all the time. Hahaha. Cheers!
@YellowJacketGarage9 ай бұрын
@SpiritedWrenchers y'all are awesome! Looking forward to when we actually get to meet in person.
@aroderick038 ай бұрын
Any solutions if my Santa Fe does not have roof rails?
@SpiritedWrenchers8 ай бұрын
Hi Austin. Thank you for watching and asking. We really appreciate it. That's a great question and we didn't an answer so we went to our local dealer to ask them. You really only have 2 unfortunately. 1: Go with an aftermarket solution that doesn't require them. 2: Potentially void your warranty by adding them to the roof. We were a little shocked that there isn't a way you can do them but it appears they need be done at the factory to retain the factory warranty. Wish we had better news but maybe there are some aftermarket options out there for you. Hope that helps. Stay safe out there!
@lalo-kn1no6 ай бұрын
Mine came with the roof rack installed and I want to take em off . I don’t have a silver key tho. . Is it with the spare tire and stuff or what?
@SpiritedWrenchers6 ай бұрын
Hi Lalo, thansks for watching! We think it should be either in the glove box or the rear compartment tray.... Ours came with locking wheel lugs, and the key was in the rear where the jack and all that would be. Under the cargo floor, in the styrofoam storage tray. Take care and stay safe!
@lalo-kn1no6 ай бұрын
@@SpiritedWrenchers awesome I will check it out and see! Thanks!
@RemingtonArmy-8 ай бұрын
Oh, oh. When I heard you mention 53.6 lbs/ft as the recommended torque specification for a pair of rooftop crossbars (5:20) I immediately backed the video up to make sure I heard it correctly, because anyone who is well-versed in such matters knows that number is FAR too excessive for a size M6 (5mm Allen head) cap screw. If 53.6 lbs/ft of torque were actually required, the crossbar manufacturer would not have bothered to ship the part with an Allen wrench, as that amount of torque is not attainable with such a tool. A quick check of the Hyundai specs revealed that the recommended torque settings for those fasteners is 53.6 INCH-pounds (53.6 lbs/in). To convert inch-pounds to foot-pounds simply divide by 12. This is how it's done: 53.6 lbs/in / 12 = 4.67 lbs/ft. If your torque wrench is only capable of lbs/ft settings, adjust it for 4.5 - 4.75 (easily accomplished via the iterative method) and never look back. It's a moot point, however, because those fasteners will fail WAY before 53.6 lbs/ft of torque can be applied. The up side is that very few people will drag out a torque wrench to perform this installation and those who do will instinctively know that the 53.6 lbs/ft recommendation was inflated by a factor of 12. Carry on.
@SpiritedWrenchers8 ай бұрын
LOL. Thanks for watching and sharing. It was funny because as I was reading this Dana ran to pull out the manual. She admits that she missed the inch-pounds part in the review of technical data for the video so we thank you for sharing the information to us and our community in a respectful manner. Carry On!
@RemingtonArmy-8 ай бұрын
You two do good work. Keep 'em coming!
@SpiritedWrenchers8 ай бұрын
@@RemingtonArmy- Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate it!