Custom Install

Some, but not all, Yakima dealers install rack systems.  To find a local installer in your area click here.

No, we are unable to provide drilling instructions.  It is up to the installer to determine the best location for placement on the vehicle. If you are unsure of where to drill it would be best to find a local Yakima Dealer who does install, or to contact a local body shop, most can perform this type of work.

If you decide to install a custom rack, it is a good idea to contact your dealer, if possible, to ask them about the integrity of the roof (weight, capacity etc.) for your purposes.

We recommend following these general guidelines if you choose to drill yourself:

• Contact vehicle manufacturer to see if they have any information on roof construction.  
• Avoid drilling in spots where there may be interference with wiring, sunroof, airbag or air conditioning units.
• Avoid drilling where roof braces are.
• Drop the headliner of the vehicle (if possible) to find the best location for tracks and drill holes.

When properly installed your vehicle should not leak. Each of our track and custom Landing Pad Kits come with enough silicon to waterproof seal all of the drilled attachment points. 

The image below provides the dimensions of our tracks.  The bolt holes are 6″ on center.

CapNuts dimensions are 1/2” tall x 1-1/4” diameter. Fits #10-32 screws. Bolts use a 1/8 socket head / Allen head wrench.

PlusNuts dimensions are 10-32 Flat Head, Rivnut ID# S10P 175

Tracks are available in 42″, 54” with PlusNuts and 54″ and 60″ with CapNuts

For our tracks, and most other “C” channel tracks including Thule, A.R.E , and others with a channel measurement of approximately 3mm x 20MM as shown below you will use with the Landing Pad 1 along with the SkyLine Tower.

For larger tracks, measuring 1 3/16 x 13/16,  you will use the Landing Pad 4  along with the SkyLine Tower.

Example of a “C” Channel Track

Yakima Windshield Fairing is a smart fairing that easily attaches to any Yakima crossbar to quiet wind noise and reduce drag.

Fairing size is based on the measurement between your front towers, we refer to this as the M1 measurement, see below.  Once you have this distance see the attached chart for the fairing that will fit your bar spread.

If Windshield sits between raised or flush rails, the rail-to-rail distance must not be smaller than the width of the Windshield.

A no fit for Windshield will be called if the roof to bottom of crossbar distance on aero bars is greater than 4”. The windshield will not make contact with the roof of the vehicle.

The 1A RainGutter Tower will work with the TopLoader Bracket.