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2000 Ford Explorer Roof Rack by Yakima
Roof Rack Includes:
Round 48" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System (QTY 2)
LandingPad 1 for Yakima Control Towers
LandingPad 1 for Yakima Control Towers
Yakima Control Towers - Roof Rack Feet (QTY 4)
Part Numbers: Y00408, Y00221, Y00221, Y00214
Retail:$334.00
Price:$300.60
Shipping SpecialRound 48" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System (QTY 2)
part number: Y00408
These multipurpose, galvanized steel crossbars supply the backbone for your aftermarket roof-rack system. Bars provide stability to your rack system and carry the accessories that secure your gear. Round design fits all Yakima towers.
Features:
- Serve as backbone of your aftermarket roof-rack system
- Provide stability to roof-mounted racks
- Carry the accessories that secure your gear (bike racks, kayak carriers, etc.)
- Fit all Yakima towers
- Constructed from vinyl-coated, galvanized steel
Specs:
- Quantity: 2
- Capacity (depending on application):
- 4 Bikes
- Yakima BasketCase and PowderHound
- 2 Bikes and a kayak
- 2 Bikes and Big PowderHound
- 2 Bikes and SkyBox Pro 12
- Canoe and a bike
- SkyBox Pro and a bike
- Dimensions: 1-1/8" diameter x 48" long
- Steel wall: .085" thick
- Lifetime warranty
NOTE: Load bars do not include end caps. The end caps are included with Yakima roof rack or ladder rack towers. Load bar end caps are also sold separately (part number Y8007026).
8000408 Round 48" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System (QTY 2)
LandingPad 1 for Yakima Control Towers
part number: Y00221
Custom-fit LandingPads allow you to attach Control Towers to vehicles with standard, C-shaped rack tracks. LandingPads mount to existing tracks and combine with Control Towers to create a base for an aftermarket roof-rack system.
Features:
- Provide mounting point for Yakima Control Towers
- Fit vehicles with C-shaped factory rack tracks
- Attach to factory tracks with anchor plates and screws
- Include snap-on covers for protection when Towers are not in place
Specs:
- Quantity: 4
- Lifetime warranty
8000221 LandingPad 1 for Yakima Control Towers
Yakima Control Towers - Roof Rack Feet (QTY 4)
part number: Y00214
For vehicles with factory rack tracks, Control Towers provide a perfect base for building your aftermarket roof-rack system. Towers attach to vehicle-specific LandingPads (sold separately) to create a fully adjustable crossbar spread for your rack.
Features:
- Designed for vehicles with factory rack tracks
- Mount on vehicle-specific LandingPads (sold separately)
- Towers lock into LandingPads for custom fit
- LandingPads required for installation
- Provide base for building aftermarket rack system
- Create fully adjustable crossbar spread for track applications
- Lock with Same Key System (SKS) Cores
- Cores lock crossbars to towers and towers to vehicle roof
- SKS Cores can be changed out to make all your Yakima locks keyed alike
Specs:
- Quantity: 4
- Additional components required for a complete roof-rack system:
- Crossbars (sold separately) to provide attachment point for accessories
- Vehicle-specific LandingPads to attach towers to roof rack track
- SKS Cores required: 4
- Height: 3-1/2" from top of crossbar to top of LandingPad
- Complete tower height will depend on LandingPad application
- Lifetime warranty
8000214 Yakima Control Towers for Factory-installed Tracks (QTY 4)
Video of Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack System Review
Video Transcript for Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack System Review
Today on this 2002 Ford Escape we are going to be installing a Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack using the control towers part number Y00214, the Yakima landing pads part number Y00221, and the Yakima 48 inch round crossbars part number Y00408. The first thing we need to do in preparation to install the roof rack is to remove the factory crossbars on the Escape. To do this we are going to loosen the knobs and slide the tracks rearward. With the factory crossbars removed the first step is to install the nut plates inside the track in the approximate position where we are going to put the landing pads. We will repeat the same process for the track on the passenger side. 00:45
The next step is to prepare the landing pads. First we are going to pop the cap off the landing pad so that we can get to the mounting holes. In the mounting holes we can the plastic spacer and metal washer and finally the bolt. We will repeat the same process for all of the mounting holes on all of the landing pads. With all of the landing pads assembled we are going to set them up on the tracks and loosely attach them to the square nuts that we installed earlier. We are going to use the included Allen key to begin threading the screws into the nuts. Yakima notes in the instructions that if the bolts are not long enough you can remove the plastic spacers but you need to continue to use the metal washers. Once we have the landing pads loosely bolted to the tracks we are going to move them into their approximate position so that we can install the crossbars easier. 01:28
Next we are going to start putting together our crossbar assemblies. To install the crossbars inside the control towers we are going to pry open the door and again using the included Allen key we are going to loosen this bolt so that our crossbars can slide into the towers. With the tower clamp loosened we can slide the crossbar in. Next we are going to take some of the slack out of the bolt, we do not want to tighten it down yet but just enough to keep it from rattling around. Put the end caps in place and repeat the same process for the other three towers. Now that we have the crossbar assemblies together we can install them on the landing pads on the roof. To install the towers into the landing pad open the door and them into place. When you start to close the door a pin inside will expand and lock into the landing pad. For now we are going to leave the doors open so that we can access the bolt to clamp on to the crossbars as well as the bolts that lock our landing pads into place. Now that we have our crossbar assemblies into place we are going to start locking down the landing pads. Next we are going to set our crossbar overhang. We are going to make sure that we have an even amount hanging outside the towers on both the driver side and the passenger side. 02:42
Now that our landing pads are locked down into place and we have got our overhang set we are going to tighten the clamp on the crossbar. Now that we have our landing pads locked into place and the control tower locked down to the crossbar we can close the lid. Next we are going to set our crossbar spread, that is the distance from the center of the front crossbar to the center of the rear crossbar. Because this system installs in the factory tracks we have the option of setting the spread at whatever distance you need. We recommend checking the instructions for whatever roof rack accessory you are going to be using and setting the crossbars accordingly. With our crossbar spread set we are going to repeat the same tightening procedures we did with the front crossbar. First we are going to lock the landing pads down and then we are going to check our crossbars for overhang and lock them down. Available separately is the Yakima SKS lock core system. You can remove these knockouts here and install the lock core. Lock cores will allow you to lock the door closed so that the roof rack can not be removed. If you are not using the roof rack and you want to remove it from the vehicle all you have to do is open the door all the way and the control tower is unlatched from the landing pad. Included with the landing pads are snap on covers. Since we locked down the landing pads to the track and locked down the control towers to the crossbars, the next time we go to use the roof rack we do not have to do any measuring or adjusting. They just right in and we close the door and lock them into place. Easy in and easy out. There you have it for the Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack.
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- Can 58 Inch Yakima CrossBars # Y00408 Be Substituted in the Roof Rack Kit for a 1999 Toyota Rav4
- You can use the longer, 58" Yakima cross bars # Y00409 on your 1999 Toyota Rav4, but you will need to be conscious of the additional length that will be coming off either side of your vehicle roof.
We do not offer the longer cross bars in a package and cannot make substitutions, so you would need to place an order for all the items individually. You would need two of the Q Clips # Y00632 and the # Y00124 roof rack feet in addition to the 58" bars.
You can view additional information on th
view full answer... - Can I Install Yakima Roof Rack On My 2003 Volkswagen Beetle
- Yes, you will be able to install the Yakima 48 Inch Crossbars, part # Y00408, but you will need to install the complete Yakima roof rack. You will need the Yakima Q123 Q Clips, part # Y00723, the Yakima Q98 Q Clips, part # Y00698, the Yakima Q Towers, part # Y00124 and the Yakima Q Stretch Kit, part # Y00134. All the above parts will install on the bare roof of your 2003 Volkswagen Beetle.
You will want to check the owners manual of your vehicle for the load capacity of your roof as you will
view full answer... - Economical Roof Mounted Cargo Carrying Solutions for 2007 Hummer H3
- For a universal roof rack you could use # DTA968. You would need 2 of these bars. You could then mount a basket to them. A better option would be to install heavier-duty crossbars using the following parts:
Yakima 48 inch load bars, part# Y00408
Vehicle Specific Landing Pads, two sets of part # Y00224
Control Towers, part # Y00214
Once the crossbars are in place, you could install a low-priced roof basket like the Yakima BasketCase, # Y07012.
The Highland products would not be a good
view full answer... - Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendations for a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon with Factory Side Rails
- I checked with Yakima and the RailGrab towers, # Y00138, will fit the raised side rails on a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon. Yakima does also recommend the 48 inch bars for this system, # Y00408, that you have referenced. I have included some informational links on this system for you to view.
For a kayak carrier, I recommend the Yakima BowDown, # Y04042. This carrier will provide a safe method for carrying the kayak while protecting the kayak and the vehicle. To make loading easier, I recommend a
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2005 Subaru Impreza RS
- You can add an aftermarket roof rack to your 2005 Subaru Impreza RS, but we will need to know if you have a sedan model with a naked roof or a wagon model with factory installed side rails to recommend the correct roof rack for your vehicle. I have attached a link to all of the roof rack options that we offer for your vehicle. Simply choose your style of roof and a list of all compatible roof racks will populate.
If you have a sedan model with a naked roof, then I would recommend looking at
view full answer... - Will the Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack Fit on a 2005 GMC Envoy With Factory Tracks
- The Landing Pad, # Y00221, that you referenced will work with the existing tracks on your 2005 GMC Envoy. This landing pad is part of the Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack. You will also want to pick up the Round Crossbars, # Y00408, and the Control Towers, # Y00214. These additional items will complete the roof rack assembly for your vehicle.
You will not need to remove anything from your roof rack. I have attached a review video of this roof rack for you to check out.
If you are also inte
view full answer... - Will the Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack Fit on a 2005 GMC Envoy With Factory Tracks
- The Landing Pad, # Y00221, that you referenced will work with the existing tracks on your 2005 GMC Envoy. This landing pad is part of the Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack. You will also want to pick up the Round Crossbars, # Y00408, and the Control Towers, # Y00214. These additional items will complete the roof rack assembly for your vehicle.
You will not need to remove anything from your roof rack. I have attached a review video of this roof rack for you to check out.
If you are also inte
view full answer... - What Roof Rack Will Fit On 2000 Mazda MPV With Sliding Doors And A Naked Roof
- The Yakima Custom Fit Roof Rack, # Y00214, you have referenced is not the correct application for your 2000 Mazda MPV. This part is designed for vehicles with factory rack tracks.
The Yakima Roof Rack for 2000 Mazda MPV Van, # Y00634, # Y00409, # Y00124, is the roof rack you will need to fit your 2000 Mazda MPV with sliding doors and a naked roof.
This kit comes with four roof rack feet and clips which mount the towers to the door frame and will not interfere with the door closure. It also
view full answer... - Roof Rack and Canoe Carrier Recommendations for a 2008 Chevy TrailBlazer
- If your 2008 Chevy TrailBlazer has the tracks on the roof that run front to back and is NOT an EXT model, you can use the Yakima system using Load bars, # Y00408, Control Towers, # Y00214, and Landing Pads, # Y00221.
Or, if the TrailBlazer has side rails that run front to back and is NOT and EXT model, you can use a Rhino-Rack system, # SXB4-SILV.
For either set up, you can then use something as simple as the Universal Foam Block Rooftop Canoe Carrier, # Y04055. These blocks fit on round,
view full answer... - Yakima Roof Rack Parts for a 2005 Chevy TrailBlazer
- To add the crossbars to your 2005 Chevy TrailBlazer, you will need 2 sets of # Y00221 and 1 set of # Y00214 just like you have said. Ordering individual towers is not cost effective because you would also need covers and hardware.
The bars you have will need to be at least 48 inches long, otherwise they will not fit. I have included a link to a video review of the roof rack system for you.
view full answer... - Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer with Factory Roof Rack
- You are correct, the factory crossbars on a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer are not compatible with Yakima or Thule Kayak carriers. I do have a solution for you though. You can add the following Thule parts to add some compatible crossbars:
2 sets of # TH4602
Thule Fit Kit, # THKIT3101
Thule load bars # THLB50
Then, with this rack installed, you can use a Thule kayak carrier like the Stacker, # TH830.
You may be able to use some foam blocks on the factory crossbars, # ABR525. Consult the weig
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