Can Yakima Tracks Be Cut to Install on 2014 Honda CR-V Bare Roof

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I want to mount Yakima tracks to the bare roof no rails of my 2014 Honda CR-V gen4. The roof ditch is narrower at the rear and wider up front. To mount the tracks in between the roof ditch and parallel the front would be right against the sunroof opening. Im assuming the sunroof opening is a weaker point so Id like to avoid that. Im wondering if I could cut the 54 inch tracks in half. Then mount the 27 inch sections wider up front and narrower in the back. Or 20 inch up front and 34 inch in the back. I would have to buy a couple extra end caps for the track and maybe a few more plusnuts. Is there a minimum number of inches of track and minimum number of plusnuts I should have to support each landing pad/crossbar?

asked by: Zach

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Thanks for reaching out!

You can definitely modify the Yakima 54" Tracks for Roof Racks # Y01127 by cutting them and installing them in different sections, yes. To complete this installation you'll need 2 more sets of the EndCaps # Y8810103 and you may or may not need more of the PlusNut Hardware # Y8810102. The installation instructions say to have the PlusNut hardware installed at every other hole so it's just a matter of you deciding how much of the tracks you need. To complete the roof rack system you need the following:

60" JetStream Crossbars - # Y00426
SkyLine Towers - # Y53TR
Landing Pad 1 - # Y00221 (you need 2 of this)

The tracks measure 1-5/8" wide which is typically a little wider than what most vehicles have for that ditch you're talking about. If you're wanting to install a Yakima roof rack that's designed specifically for your 2014 Honda CR-V then we have a clamp-on system that uses the following for a bare roof like what you have:

60" JetStream Crossbars - # Y00426
BaseLine Towers - # Y28TR
BaseClips - # Y06148 AND # Y06152

No matter which way you go, we also have a lock core kit # Y07204 you can add to the SkyLine or BaseLine towers to lock the roof rack to your vehicle.

Attached is a video of the BaseLine system installed on a 2016 CR-V for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The only replacement end caps available for the Yakima Roof Rack Track Systems are the Replacement EndCaps #Y8810103. These caps feature a width of just over 1-5/8 inches. If you can tell me the model number of your Yakima tracks, or if they happen…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Replacement Bracket #8880735 measures 18-3/8" long and 2-3/4" wide. It is used on Yakima Skyrise tents such as Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 2 Person - 400 lbs #Y07436.

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Answer 4

The difference between the Yakima HD Crossbars like the #Y74MR and the regular Yakima Tracks like the #Y01135 is that they are compatible with different feet and adapters. With the HD tracks, they will fit the Yakima Skyline towers, OverHaul HD…

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Answer 5

For the Yakima PlusNuts like part #Y8810102 I called Yakima and they told me the thread dimensions are 10-32 mm with a thread pitch of .75.

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Answer 7

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Answer 10

Thanks for reaching out, Joe! I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y02-480B which comes with 63" long tracks as well as 54" long crossbars which should give you a little bit of overhang on your canopy. Per…

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Answer 11

For your setup I recommend the TrackTowers for Yakima Crossbars and Platforms - Track Mount #Y52AV which includes everything you need to mount Yakima crossbars to your Retrax cover (unless you plan on using the Round or HD bars - then you'll need…

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