Tips for Install of Replacement Lid Support # 8880683

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hi! can you tell me the best way to get the ball into the socket? its harder than it looks!

asked by: Jane

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Yakima recommends the use of a rubber mallet to get the ball into the socket of the # 8880683. Since plastic is a bit more flexible when warm you might take a heat gun or blow dryer to warm everything up and allow it to fit easier.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The correct updated front and rear hinge/lid support for a Yakima Skybox 18 is the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes part #8880683 for the front and then the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes part #8880684 for the rear. I…

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Answer 2

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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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 4

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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Yes, the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683 will absolutely still allow you to open your Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box #Y07335 on both sides. I confirmed with Yakima that this support is the correct front and rear replacement…

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Answer 6

It does appear you have a Yakima BlackTop Pro cargo carrier. Unfortunately the only replacement part still manufactured for your box is the Replacement Mounting Clamp #Y62XR. You may be able to locate some of the lid supports in good used condition…

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Answer 7

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 supports.…

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Answer 8

I have a solution for you, but the #8880684 is actually the front replacement for the SkyBox Y07336 and Y07337 models. To replace the rear support, you'll need the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683, which is a confirmed fit…

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Answer 9

For the Skybox and RocketBox 12, you'll need part #8880683, which will work as both the front and rear lid support. The part (8870090) you referenced is being retired. The newer hinge that I've linked you to is universal and better at holding…

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Answer 10

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. This…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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