Replacement Lift Strut for Yakima Load Ranger 16 Cargo Box

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Im looking to replace the gas strut that I have right now. Can I use a mechanical strut? If so what kind? I checked the Yakima website and the part number is 8007131 which I could not find anywhere.

asked by: Christian B

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Expert Reply:

According to Yakima, the Load Ranger 16 is obsolete and unfortunately they no longer offer replacement parts. It's possible that the # 8880683 you'd looked at could be made to work, but Yakima didn't have any advice to offer regarding how to make that possible.

If you decide to replace your existing cargo box, I'd recommend the Yakima SkyBox 16, part # Y07335. The SkyBox has some excellent features, but the nicest would be its ability to open from either the driver or passenger side of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

You're looking for the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683, which will be the direct replacement for your broken Yakima support. You can re-use the hardware from the old hinge.

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Answer 2

I checked directly with Yakima for you, and the struts for the Yakima Load Ranger 17 cargo box have been discontinued for some time, and there isn't any replacement we know is compatible with this cargo box. The best option we can offer is…

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Answer 3

While I am not personally familiar with how well the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes Item #8880683 is made, the reviews from other customers who are using them say they are a great replacement and are better than the original.

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Answer 4

I confirmed with my contact at Yakima that the length of your box fits the dimensions of the older Yakima SkyBox 18 #Y07336 or the older Yakima SkyBox 21 #Y07337. Both the SkyBox 18 and the SkyBox 21 use the same replacement rear and front…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you are needing the lid supports for your Yakima SkyBox 16, part #Y07335. We have that here. It's part #8880683. These may look a bit different than what you are used to, but that is because Yakima has updated their supports.…

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Answer 6

I was able to get confirmation from Yakima that the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683 is the correct lid support arm for your 2011 model Yakima SkyBox 16.

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Answer 7

The Replacement Lid Support #8880683 is designed to fit models that already have the base piece attached such as the SkyBox 16 #Y07335 and because of that does not come with the base piece. I checked with Yakima and that specific base piece is not…

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Answer 8

For starters, there are a few different generations of the Yakima SkyBox 16 and I would need to know which one you have in order to recommend the correct replacement hinges. I called Yakima and they were not able to reference the part number you…

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Answer 9

Since you have the Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box #Y07335, you can use the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683 for a replacement rear hinge. You can use two of the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683 to…

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Answer 10

I checked with Yakima and Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683 is the correct replacement for the rear lid support on your Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box #Y07335.

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Answer 11

I checked with Yakima and the bolt size that comes with the replacement mounting hardware part #8830021 is 1/4-20 x 2.25" in size.

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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