Building a Complete Rack System
Attaching to the VehicleYour vehicle’s roof determines how the roof rack is attached. This is done using our specially engineered towers and attachments. Don’t worry, we’ve already figured all this out for you. Use the Fit Guide to fit your vehicle. |
Attaching Your MountsCrossbars are how you attach gear mounts. Here’s where you get to make some choices: We offer four crossbars of various finishes, colors, and weight ratings to fit your needs.. See below for the differences. |
Vehicle Roof Type
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WHAT IS A CROSSBAR? |
| The Crossbar is the foundation of the rack system. This is where a variety of gear mounts will attach. There are 4 distinct styles to choose from. |
YAKIMA:
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JetStreamALUMINUM AND AERODYNAMICAvailable in black or silver |
WIND NOISE |
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FEATURES• High performance aluminum teardrop shape • Minimizes drag for maximum efficiency • T-Slot rubber infill for easy mount attachment • Internal support adds serious strength |
WEIGHT CAPACITY• 165 Lbs (75kg) across 2 bars (Complete Roof Rack) |
FEATURES• High performance aluminum teardrop shape • Minimizes drag for maximum efficiency • T-Slot rubber infill for easy mount attachment • Internal support adds serious strength |
CoreBarSTEEL AND AERODYNAMIC |
WIND NOISE |
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FEATURES• High performance teardrop shape • Roll-formed galvanized steel • Vinyl wrapped for corrosion resistance |
WEIGHT CAPACITY• 165 Lbs (75kg) across 2 bars (Complete Roof Rack) |
COMPATIBILITY• Yakima StreamLine Towers • Universal gear mounts |
HD BarALUMINUM AND HEAVY-DUTY |
WIND NOISE |
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FEATURES • Integrated tie-down points on all endcaps • T-Slot rubber infill for easy mount attachment • Internal support adds serious strength |
WEIGHT CAPACITY(vehicle dependent)• 500 Lbs On-Road Rating • 300 Lbs Off-Road Rating |
COMPATIBILITY• All Yakima HD Truck Racks and Yakima StreamLine Towers with SL HD Adapter • T-Slot Attachments |
RoundBarROUND AND STEEL |
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FEATURES• Engineered 40 Years ago and still going strong • Roll-formed galvanized steel • Vinyl wrapped for corrosion resistance |
WEIGHT CAPACITY• 165 Lbs (75kg) across 2 bars (Complete Roof Rack) |
COMPATIBILITY• Yakima StreamLine Towers with SL Adapter • Other universal gear mounts |
