Will the Yakima SteelHead Roof Mounted Bike Carrier Fit Aero Crossbars on a 2017 Toyota Highlander
Question:
Hello I have Yakima SteelHead bike rack. Is it possible to attach it to Toyota Highlander 2017 crossbar? What adapter will work?
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
In order to use the Yakima SteelHead Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on your 2017 Toyota Highlander you would need to install a round bar system like the Yakima Roof Rack System part # Y00408, part # Y53TR, part # Y03536, and part # Y00242 if you have flush side rails or the Yakima Roof Rack System part # Y00409, part # Y28TR, part # Y03536, and part # Y06130 if you have a bare roof.
If you want to keep the roof rack you have now then I recommend selling the SteelHead and buying the Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier part # Y02098 as it will work with aero crossbars. Unfortunately, there is not an adapter that will allow the SteelHead to work on aero crossbars.
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Landing Pad 16 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 58" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
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RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Crossbars
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 48" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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