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Heavy-duty crossbars mount to Yakima towers to create an aftermarket roof rack. Top and bottom channels let you add channel-mount accessories. Tie-down points in endcaps let you easily secure cargo.
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Yakima HD Crossbars - 60" Long - Black - Qty 2:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
John: Hey guys, John here from etrailer.com, and today we're installing the Yakima JetStream Crossbar System on our 2019 Toyota Tacoma. This is a great way to add more carrying capacity to our vehicle if our truck bed is all loaded up, or maybe we don't want to add a cargo carrier to the hitch and extend the length of our vehicle. It is a great option for us.The JetStream bars come in both black or silver. So as you can see our Tacoma here is black, so the black finish looks really good. If you have a different color, silver might be better for you. We have that as well.
Our Tacoma here has a bare roof, and so we do use the clamping system for the installation. This would be the same for any other roof rack out there. I will say that the BaseLine towers, they have a little bit more of an involved installation. It's not really difficult, just a little more time consuming, but I do feel like it has a much better fit compared to other roof racks out there.One of the best features of this roof rack of the crossbars here is this rubber strip. A lot of other crossbar systems, you have to cut that to fit your accessories.
With this system, we simply remove the end cap. Then we press down the rubber strip, and our accessories slide on here so we don't have to cut any rubber strips, and it still helps cut down on that wind noise and drag.This roof rack has a 165 pound weight capacity, which should be plenty for any accessories you'll be carrying, and the BaseLine towers here, you're able to put lock cores in to match other Yakima accessories, so you're only using one key for everything. The JetStream bars are aerodynamic. As you can see, it kind of tapers here at the end, which does also help cut down on wind noise and drag compared to other models, especially the older square or round crossbar systems. Now that we've gone over some of the features, let's go ahead and install this together.To begin our install, I recommend taking all the different components and laying them out on a clean working surface just so it's easier to keep yourself organized and to find the parts when you need them.
You'll have instructions included with your BaseClip kit and with the BaseLine towers. The BaseClip part, the instructions that come with that are going to be more measurements and where you're going to put them on the roof. The BaseLine towers are going to be a little more useful for the actual install.To start off, we will remove our cover here. There are two points at the top that you pinch and you rotate it down. Then we'll pull this gray tab out which reveals the head of this bolt here.
We'll place this plastic piece in the seat till it clicks, and then we're going to install the T bolt here. We'll place it in that cavity, flip it over, and we use our tool to tighten this down. You don't want to torque this down all the way because the next step is to flip our crossbar over and install the BaseLine foot onto the crossbar.If you flip your crossbar over, you can see here there is an arrow that points one direction. That means that's the direction that the vehicle is going to face, which will be important when we adjust our feet later. But for now, let's get our foot pack on the bottom of the crossbar here. We'll slide these two black tabs and our T bolt into the T slot here underneath. And on the bottom side of the crossbar there are measurements here. If you look in your instructions, it will tell you how far apart your feet need to be spaced, and you can use this to help get you pretty much right on point.Once you have your BaseLine feet where they need to be on the crossbar, the next step is to adjust the inner bolt here. The arrow that I pointed out earlier on the crossbar, you'll refer to that to find out which of these locations is going to be considered A, B, or C, and then look in your instructions for the BaseClip to make sure you have it adjusted correctly. Once we get this in the correct position, go ahead and tighten this down until you hear three clicks from our torque wrench here. There we go.Now with the first bolt tightened down, we will take the rubber foot pack and put it on the bottom of our leg. Be sure that this opening faces towards the outside of the vehicle, and press down. You'll hear the audible clicks. Then we make sure that the indicator is lined up with the correct tick and tighten this down until we hear our torque wrench click three times. The last step before putting our crossbar on top of our vehicle is to put the end cap on our crossbar, and be sure that this tab here sits on top of the T slot and not inside of the T slot. Repeat the same process for the other feet. Make sure you're consulting your instructions for each one, and then we'll place our crossbars on top of our roof.Yakima does include some stickers and a tape measure with your roof rack kit. So I do recommend taking the stickers to mark which feet are for the front of your vehicle and which are for the back, and then you can use this to help you figure out exactly where your towers need to be. You will install the front crossbar first. So with our front crossbar already installed and where it needs to be, you measure from the front of that crossbar back to the front of your rear crossbar and then adjust it to the specs. This will be the N4 00:06:12 measurement in your instructions.Now that we have our roof rack where it needs to sit, let's open up this gray cover and then we will install the clip here. There is a slot for right under here this bracket that we slide this under till you hear it click. And then we will go and start making a few adjustments with this bolt and this bolt. This bolt here swings the arm down, so we'll just that until it's making contact with the roof, and then this bolt here will bring the clip up into the door jamb. I would like to point out, make sure that the rubber piece here at the bottom of your foot pack, there's kind of a ridge on it. Make sure that's seated properly. The first time I put this on, wasn't making sure of that and it messed up the other side where it sits. Now, it is important not to torque this down yet like you we're hearing the clicks. Just get it snug, and then we'll go over to the other side and put that clip on as well.So we went over to the passenger side and got that clip all snugged up. Now let's go ahead and torque down both of these bolts we we're first messing with. Again, you'll twist it until you hear the three clicks. We'll torque that one first and then we'll torque the lower one. Place our gray cover here. Just take these hooks, put it here at the bottom, and rotate it into place.With all of our covers in place, that completes the installation of the Yakima JetStream Crossbar System on our 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Now we're ready to toss on any accessories that we need and we're ready to hit the road.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (246 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty crossbars mount to Yakima towers to create an aftermarket roof rack. Top and bottom channels let you add channel-mount accessories. Tie-down points in endcaps let you easily secure cargo.Excellent solution for my 2023 Chevy Silverado. In the past, I have had rails installed on the roof of my pickup trucks, but I find the BaseLine towers to be a better solution, since they don't permanently change the truck. Plus, they are much more solid than SkyLine system on the rails.
Love my Yakima roof rack!! It exceeds my expectations.great product. Also thank etrailer for the tec support! great staff always there to help thanks again!!
etrailer was a great place to order, quick and easy. Yakima products however are over priced and overly complicated.
Follow the instructions, and you can't go wrong on the self installation
I have been a loyal customer of e-trailer for several years, having purchased multiple items in the past with satisfactory results. Unfortunately, this recent purchase has been a disappointing experience.
I ordered a cross-bar kit for my 2023 Honda Pilot, specifically this kit: which is supposed to be compatible with my vehicle.
Upon receiving my order, I noticed that the crossbar box indicated the need for the "HD Bar SL adapter" when used with the Timberline Towers. However, this essential part was not included in the order, rendering the crossbar kit unusable for my vehicle due to the missing parts.
After calling customer service on two separate occasions, they have not been able to acknowledge that the kit should have included the required parts and therefore have not resolved their error by shipping the required parts. I will be returning the entire order and will take my business elsewhere.
These adapters were easy to install and made my system fit together nicely.
Great product, as are all Yakima products,in my opinion. These are on a Yakima system installed on my Diamond Back tonneau cover. Very pleased with them
Really easy to install & work as specified. So happy with the customer support/service at etrailer.
Your notice of schemes was a lot better than the yakima site provided. They did not suggest the scheme you did.
But when the products arrived, the instructions were by yakima. Generally worked as instructed except the tower to tower transverse mounting dimensions needed to be tweaked for a perfect fit.
We purchased the rack 5 weeks in advance of our up and coming trip. (Rack is amazing FYI). However, The website states free shipping over a certain amount. Weeks went by with notifications nothing was sent and the order kept being pushed back.
Once I called I was told those who chose to purchase shipping vs opting for the free shipping got their orders firsts; everyone else fell to the bottom. After waiting a month for “free shipping” I opted to have paid shipping and I received the rack within days.
While this company has many products I could use, I refuse to use them again because what is advertised is NOT what they ethically hold themselves accountable too.
Ackage came 2 days early the install was somewhat easy (did it by myself)
Did not get to mount anything to it but seems really sturdy. One thing I can say is mark out your mounting points with provided stickers then put up and make adjustments to the roof rack.
I had a difficult time identifying whether these were the correct adapters for the rack towers that I was purchasing to fit my tracks but that has more to do with yakima doing everything a-la-cart instead of having kits that include everything you need if I hadn't already had the HD bars on my other rack and wanted to be able to transfer them to this rack I probably wouldn't have went to this expense because I think they are overpriced.AS far as etrailer is concerned I always receive great service and products and they are always well packaged and never damaged by poor delivery care and always fast delivery speed.
Your service is nothing short of excellent! Thank you
Yakima OverHaul HD is built tough, sturdy, light but heave duty, well designed, easy to install and remove by leaving the locking base on the track. The height can be adjusted easily to a desired height to fit just right. The "bonus" is a beer bottle opener on each rail :)
Customer service at etrailer is excellent! Always responsive, immediately reply to help with any questions. Tayler K. was my sales representative, she's been super!
While putting the roof racks together, one needs to pay close attention to the detailed instructions; but, so far, the equipment is working well with a good fit on my Toyota highlander—I’ve traveled some 1000 miles so far.
Great product and even better was the service with etrailer! These guys make it happen and delivery was super fast. Thanks for a fantastic experience, will be a return customer.
Yakima HD bars 60”
2018 Ford Expedition
Solid build quality and easy installation on my '21 Mazda CX-5.
The Yakima products are doing great. Just got home yesterday from a 18 day trip using them in Michigan's upper peninsula. Love them. Great products. Thanks again.
The Yakima products are doing great. Just got home yesterday from a 18 day trip using them in Michigan's upper peninsula. Love them. Great products. Thanks again.
So far so good. Purchased these towers to use on a 2022 GMC Canyon with HD bars that I already had, primarily to carry my canoe. Yakima's fitting instructions worked perfectly and the whole system seems really solid.
These are some heavy duty crossbars.
Owned several surfboard racks in 45 years and these are by far the best.
Great tie downs also.
Well packaged and on time
Required for Yakima HD crossbars using timberland tower system.
Great company. Fast delivery.
The roof rack works well. The only problem I have is noise and while I'm carrying a ladder there is none. I figured if I take the ladder off I'll split a piece of pvc pipe and mount that on the front of it. But they work well for what I needed for work. The service from etrailer was excellant. I dealt with Carol and she did a very good job in helping me.
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