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Yakima Rack Install

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by SCMountaineer, Mar 9, 2021.

  1. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:42 PM
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    SCMountaineer

    SCMountaineer [OP] New Member

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    Can anyone give me some pointers on installing a Yakima rack? I've got the LoadWarrior, but I guess it would be the same for the MegaWarrior. Damned if I can figure out how to get the screws in from the bottom of the "clamps". There just isn't enough clearance between the crossbars and the roof for the screws to make the turn. What am I missing?
     
  2. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    Dillusion

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    I don't have one but take the crossbar off and put the clamps on?

    Assuming you are putting it on the stock crossbars.
     
  3. Mar 9, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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    SCMountaineer

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    That was my idea if no one had a better one.
     
  4. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:03 PM
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    Put one bolt into the curved Yakima bracket and then rotate that bracket up and under the crossbar. The second bolt should be a 'T' which you can press in from the top, rotate 90 degrees, and engage the curved Yakima bracket. It'll fit / work without removing the crossbars.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    SCMountaineer

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    Thanks! Ill give that a go.
     

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