Best Replacement Option For Discontinued Yakima SpaceCase With Rusted Hinges

Question:

Need hinges and attachments because the metal is rusted out. Only thing is they are rivières in. What’s the solution?

asked by: Greg G

Expert Reply:

As your Yakima SpaceCase has been discontinued for some time now the only replacement parts available from Yakima are the Luggage Knobs # Y8870048. Unless you are able to find the parts used in good condition your best option is going to be to replace the box with a current model. This will also help in the event another part breaks or the hinges rust out again. The Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07336 is very similar in size being 92" long x 36" wide x 16" tall. Your SpaceCase is 92" long x 31.5" wide x 15" tall. The SkyBox attaches to round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars which are under 3-1/2" wide and 1-11/16" tall.

expert reply by: Bud M