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These crossbars combine the strength of steel with an aerodynamic shape to create a heavy-duty yet quiet roof rack for your vehicle. Full-length bars maximize cargo carrying capacity and work with most clamp-on accessories.
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Yakima CoreBars - 50" Long - Qty 2:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, Matt with eTrailer, and today we're gonna be talking about the Yakima JetStream roof rack system, on the 2023 Toyota Highlander. Taking a closer look at our system, it's gonna be comprised of our 50-inch JetStream crossbars, our skyline towers, and our landing pad bases. Those are all gonna work together to kinda give you some extra space up top if you wanna carry any roof boxes or kayaks too. Our crossbars are gonna be made of aluminum with a black powder coat finish. It just means it's gonna be lightweight and corrosion resistant. Even though it's made of aluminum, it can still withhold 165 pounds.
And I would just always make sure, and make sure that the rest of your system is compatible with that. Just making sure that your roof can withstand up to 165 pounds. Taking a closer look at a crossbar, this will be the shape of a teardrop, it's gonna be fatter on one side, and it's gonna taper in on the other side. That's just gonna help reduce wind noise. And also, the rubber padding we have in this T track is also gonna reduce wind noise.
But it's also going to help protect any accessories that you plug in here. And beneath our crossbars, we're gonna have our towers. They're just gonna fit right into this base too, you can see the shape that they lined up with. And our base is gonna be a contour to fit the shape of our rails. Taking a closer look at the tower, it's gonna have the ability to squeeze in and open this back over here.
And that will allow you to lift up on this because we're gonna have two divots that pop out, that lock into place with our base. If you want some added security, you can get a lock core installed right here, just to make sure no one can come by and take this off. As for how they sit on top of your roof, we're gonna have just a little bit of overhang on the side. You might be able to hook on something to the very edge. But it's not gonna be far enough to where you're gonna bump your head.
Honestly, I'd actually recommend maybe even going one size up, so you can have a little more room on the end. But, as for how much space we have beneath it, we're gonna have just about 3.5 inches, which is gonna give you plenty of room to clamp underneath. And above it, we're gonna have just about five inches. So this is gonna stick five inches from the top of your roof. That's just something to keep in mind for when you have any accessories on top of here. I would measure how high that accessory is, plus the five inches from your roof rack, and that should give you your total height of your vehicle, just to make sure you can fit in tight spaces or low clearance areas, like maybe a garage. As far as our cross spread goes, it's gonna be a fixed 31 inches. That just means it won't be able to be adjusted. So there's a couple ups and downs to that. The downs are, you won't be able to adjust for different crossbar spreads to accommodate different accessories up top. The ups, though, it won't obstruct your sunroof. And it makes for a really easy install process that you don't have to kinda maneuver and measure everything out. But speaking of the install process, if you need any help installing this, just stay tuned and we'll show you how to do that now. The first thing you're gonna wanna do is lay out all of your supplies. So we're gonna have our 50-inch JetStream crossbar, we're gonna have our towers, and on the other side we're gonna have our fit kit with the hardware. It's gonna come with two tools, an Allen key, and this other key as well. And we recommend you get a tape measure, a couple of these trim tools, and this screwdriver or flathead that we've taped off at the bottom so we don't damage our vehicle. We're gonna start by removing this cover here, on your rails, with a trim tool. I like to kinda put it through the center. And prop it up a bit. Just so I can find the tabs that hold this cover down. After, when I kinda slide down a bit, I'm able to find that first tab. I can get my screwdriver underneath there. And try to pry it up. 'Cause you wanna try to put pressure on the tab that's behind there. I'll just do the same thing on the other side. Next up, we're gonna take our landing pads, and we're gonna have two of each, two of the B, and two of the A. The Bs are gonna go one on the front passenger side, and then one on the rear driver's side, and vice versa for the As. Putting 'em on there, you just have to line up this block here, between these two screws, and lay it down. You'll notice it fits pretty flush, with this fatter side on the outside, and the thinner side on the inside. Next up, we're just gonna take our base. You can just remove the cap on it that says Yakima. I'm going to put ours to the side. After you've removed it, you're just gonna line it up here, with these designs put here. You might have to move it around a little bit, and it'll plug right into place. Next up, I'm gonna take our bolt and washer. And line it up in there, and you start to screw it in. Something to note, it does have that blue patch on it, that's just a thread lock. It's just gonna help it be more secured when it's all the way threaded in. But it's also gonna make it a lot harder to bolt in, so, keep that in mind, if you're having issues bolting it in, just take your time, and keep going 'til it's all the way secured. And once you've tightened it down all the way, just kinda shake it to make sure it's secured. And once it is secured, just make sure you do the same process on the other side. Next up, I'm gonna get my crossbar ready. So I'm just gonna take it, and flip it over so the bottom's showing. And I'm gonna remove my end cap. Like that. And I can now take one of my towers. And to get it started, I'm just gonna take this adapter piece, and plug it right in here. You'll hear a click when it plugs into place. I'm gonna take our block here, and just line it up with that bolt on the bottom. And I have to tighten it up a little bit too. You might see this metal piece here, I'd just like to push that out of my way. And get my Allen key on there. Just tighten it up enough to hold it on. You're gonna wanna gap here, so you can slide into that T track. And when I do that, I can come over here and just line it up, and push it right down here. I don't wanna tighten it all the way, just because I wanna be able to adjust it with this ruler at the bottom here. That'll help you kinda make sure each side is even. It's kinda harder to see in ours since this crossbar's been down here for a little bit, so, it's been kinda roughed up a bit. But, you'll be able to see it on yours much easier. I'm gonna take our end cap again. And plug it right on the back of here. And I'm gonna open the back of this. This is gonna let me tighten it once it's up there, just by squeezing on either side of here, and peeling that back. And once that's done, I'm gonna do the same thing on the other side. With both your towers secured on here, and the ends opened up, we can sit on top of our roof. We're just gonna line it up with our bases here. And if you need someone else to help ya, it's gonna help a lot, because, when you set it on top of there, you really don't lock into place. So, you might need extra hands. But, if you can just do one at a time, you can just slide it through here, that'll lock into place. And I can go on the other side and lock the other side back into place, and then we can get our measurements from there. To get it even on both sides, you're just gonna wanna shut this here. You'll hear it click into place. And just get the measurement from the back of it, to the end of your crossbar, and I'm gonna get a measurement now. And I'm just gonna make sure it's that same measurement on both sides. Once it's even on both sides, I'm just gonna take off the lid, and to do that, just squeeze on both sides and pull away. That's gonna reveal this bolt back here, and I'm just gonna tighten that down with our included tool. I like to squeeze the very back of it so it gets a nice secure hold on it. And when you tighten it down, you'll hear a click, because this has a built-in torque to it. So you don't tighten it too much. And once that's done, we're just gonna close it up, and repeat the same process on the other side. And once you've installed everything, you can give it a good shake test. Just to make sure everything's secured. Once it is, you can take it on the road. And that will conclude the install and the look at the Yakima roof rack system on the 2023 Toyota Highlander.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (164 Customer Reviews)
These crossbars combine the strength of steel with an aerodynamic shape to create a heavy-duty yet quiet roof rack for your vehicle. Full-length bars maximize cargo carrying capacity and work with most clamp-on accessories.From start to finish, the folks at etrailer -- and I spoke to several people there, so it was a consistent corporate vibe -- were fantastic to deal with.
There were delays in getting my product that were on the supplier side and out of etrailer's control, yet etrailer folks kept me up to date and also worked on a customized solution.
My goal was to be able to carry my surfboard on the roof of our 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe to the beach more than 3 hours away. But the particular model we had had no existing racks, no recessed areas, nothing to fix racks to. Not even the dealer had a solution. I was sh*t out of luck.
But etrailer hooked me up. The racks did take me a while to put on, but most of that time was fine tuning to reduce “hum” while driving. I’m very happy with them.
Thanks to etrailer, I have gone surfing and can go surfing whenever I'd like to.
Very easy to replace. Fit perfectly. I had a slight disaster with roof rack and Yakima showdown but fortunately replacing the landing pads was all that was needed. Very happy about the ease of finding, installing and using.
Fit our Subaru Forester perfectly. Install was a breeze. For the money I wish they came with the core locks.
These crossbars were easy to install and adjust. Be sure to get all the pieces you need. There is no mention of the Landing Pads necessary to use these.
Very nice quality towers. Very heavy duty! They have a cool "snap" on / off mechanism for quick removal and installation.
I've just recently installed this setup on my 2015 Toyota Camry.
etrailer - Shopping for this rack was fairly simple, and the shipping from etrailer was quick and reliable. I received the rack in 2 different shipments but they both arrived at the same time. etrailer made sure the all the contents were available. They also have several resourceful videos on their YouTube page, which was helpful while shopping for the rack and during a few trouble shooting items while I was installing.
Yakima Core Bar - Overall a quality product. Everything necessary was supplied, including a handy measuring tape and some very well written instructions. The fit is clean and very sturdy. The only qualm I have is that the hex hole in the large anchor bolts are a bit larger than the supplied hex driver. Toward the end of the installation, the tool was worn and ended up turning inside the bolt itself (not due to over torquing whatsoever). I ended up having to use a hex set I had in my toolbox to complete the installation because the provided tool was starting to strip out the anchor bolt. With that said, the kit is still a great kit that meets my expectations.
Wind noise is quieter than my OEM VW bars on my 2017 Volkswagen GTI. It's noticeable, but nothing extreme - I believe that's just the price you pay when adding crossbars to a vehicle.
Verdict - etrailer has definitely met my expectations, and the Yakima kit provided is a well designed kit that fits well!
All I can say is wow!! Outstanding customer service from shipping overnight, to follow up the next day to make sure the package arrived safely and was the appropriate part!! Customer service all stars!!! Thank you so very much!!
You guys provide great products and excellent customer service.
Thanks
As described! Quick delivery!
Very good product. The Yakama towers and cross bars feel very solid and appears to be high quality. Very easy install. Others have complained about the instructions, but guess I'm a visual person because the pictures all seemed very clear to me and the install was very easy. They do sit higher than I expected. After adding a Rhino Rack cargo basket, we only have about 4-5" clearance below the garage door.
Great product great service
Yakima SkyLine Towers are well-designed and well-executed. They easily fit into the Yakima Landing Pads and form a tight fit when closed. And they also fit nicely into the Yakima JetStream Crossbars when following the Yakima instruction manual and various YouTube videos. I did run into a snag at first where I found the rubber seal on one SkyLine Tower getting caught on the JetStream Crossbar track, but after that I was careful not to let that happen with the other towers.
I find the appearance of the Yakima SkyLine Towers to match their level of quality in materials and design.
These crossbars feel like they are well made and sturdy. It took less than 30 minutes to install with the Ridgeline Towers. I love the look of the bars! Can't wait to load the Kayaks up and get out on the water.
Roof rack fits and works as advertised. Over the phone customer support for sales and install directions were very helpful and thorough. Geoff is an excellent brand ambassador who goes above and beyond to fulfill customer expectations. I will definitely be shopping at etrailer for my future vehicle needs. Well done!
Timely delivery of my order, as usual! Easy to install on my 2015 4Runner. After I had the mounts ready and put on both bars, I installed the front one and fine-tuned it, the second took even less time then. I now have the ability to carry up to 3 kayaks, perfect! etrailer is a great company!
first try was missing what was needed
Etrailer helped. It was great!
Should include extra end caps just in case they fall off.
Great company. Fast delivery.
My experience with etrailer has been excellent. There was going to be a potential delay in one of the products, but their customer service promptly informed me, half the price of some of their competitors so can't really complain. In the end they got the part ahead of schedule and was able to ship in a timely manner. I will definitely keep them in mind for future purchases.
Very sturdy, well made. The assembly instructions are not too good but if you call Yakima they will provide additional instructions.
Customer service was excellent, they called me to tell me one item was backordered and how long it would be. Package was shipped with enough packing material. Install was pretty easy, some of the Yakima measurements in the manual are a couple inches off but no big deal. This will be used to carry a box for when the family takes trips. Can pile all the luggage up top and have more room in the car. I would recommend the Yakima corebar roof rack and etrailer! Their price was lower than 2 other sites I checked.
I am thrilled this got delivered sooner than anticipated! It was quite easy to install once you started actually putting it together and measuring everything out. I like that this can easily be removed and installed onto the vehicle.
Very happy with the Yakima roof top rack kit for my 2017 Ford Edge with glass roof. The instructions were a little confusing at first, but after reading through them a couple of times while working with the product they became much clearer. The Yakima fit site was helpful as well. After the initial cross bar mounting measurements and set up, attaching and detaching the racks from the roof is a very simple process.
Great product and Sales Support from etrailer.
I bought this for my Son as a Grad/BDay gift for a Honda HR-V which has slightly odd roof/door shape
He installed it himself said the install was straightforward but the instructions could use a little improvement.
etrailer Sales Support was great, I was a little concerned about getting the right parts and the return policy. Olivia was great to work with, she offered recommendations and matched the parts to the type and vehicle it was to be installed on along with a kayak mount.
All the parts arrived in mint condition with no missing pieces.
I'll for sure return to etrailer on future purchases.
Wonderful service from Kimberly at etrailer.com. I had ordered a roof rack in December for I car I had on order. Ultimately I purchased a different vehicle more than 3 months later and the roof rack and mounting parts were not compatible. I had no problem returning the unopened products and just needed to pay the postage. Kimberly made the process easy and seamless, making sure to send the new Yakama cross bars and necessary parts. It fits beautifully on my new car and setup was fairly simple with video support and step-by-step instructions.
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