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This Yakima SkyLine Roof Rack gives you a full setup ready for adventure. It includes two 50" long JetStream crossbars, four SkyLine towers, and a custom fit kit that installs to fixed mounting points on your roof. The aluminum construction is solid and durable, supporting up to 165 lbs while keeping weight low. Whether you’re hauling heavy gear or heading out for a long road trip, it feels sturdy and secure mile after mile.
Wind noise can be one of the most annoying parts of driving with a roof rack. The JetStream crossbars have an aero-style shape that helps smooth out airflow and cut down on that whistling sound. The rubber strips in the top channels also help reduce vibration so your drive stays quiet and comfortable without the need for extra adjustments.
This rack plays nicely with a wide range of gear—cargo boxes, bike racks, water sport carriers, and more. The top channels let you mount accessories directly by pressing the hardware into place, while the rounded aero design also supports clamp-style attachments. You don’t have to trim the rubber strips to make it work; they push down easily to accommodate mounts and then seal back around them for a cleaner look.
Some racks make you fuss with cutting channel strips before installing gear. These JetStream bars skip that step entirely. You simply press the hardware into the track, and the push-down strips move out of the way automatically. It keeps installation simple and quick while helping seal against wind and weather after your gear is in place.
If you want peace of mind when leaving your setup unattended, this rack is ready for Yakima’s Same Key System (SKS) lock cores. Sold separately, these locks help deter theft of the rack so you can park confidently at trailheads, campgrounds, or hotel lots on long trips.
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Ratings & Reviews
The Yakima roof rack system for my 2019 CX9 with flush mounted rails worked out great, and etrailer customer service was excellent. My first choice was to purchase the Thule system but after digging deeper, I realized that the Yakima was much easier to install. Changing my mind to Yakima was very easy even though the Thule system was almost ready to ship. One suggestion that I think will help with the installation. Add some blue masking tape to the backside of the inner ridge fit clip to temporarily hold it in place. Once secured, the tape can be removed.
the product was exceptional. I would recommend it to anyone, who has a vehicle with a naked roof. It is a solid as a factory installed rack. Josh went out of his way to get me a replacement torque screw driver because the first one from Yakima was working properly.
The Yakima JetStream Crossbars minimize wind noise and provide full, yet sleek support to every roof top load demanded of it.
Super solid rack and the only one that fits the Jeep Cherokee without rails well and looks good too. Easy to install and worth the price
The rack system seems very good, but time will tell, of course. The installation is difficult and time consuming. I purchased the system needed from etrailer website with guaranteed to fit pieces. I would call myself a very experienced do-it-yourselfer. I followed directions slowly, carefully, and exactly, yet there were problems. The video for installation given for my exact order did not match the printed and actual assembly and installation directions. The baseclips that were guaranteed for my model vehicle were actually for a different model vehicle according to the enclosed sheet ... however they did work anyway but caused some "looking up" and some confusion during assembly. I was careful to assemble exactly to measurements given ... and once that is all done and tightened and "sealed up" you put them on the roof, only to find that they could have been spaced a bit wider for a perfect fit. They are fine enough and we'll see if they stay tight to the vehicle. If not will need to take it all apart and widen the spacing.
It is excellent that basically only one tool that is provided with the racks is needed. And also that each part must "click" when properly tightened. That adds reassurance and satisfaction while assembling.
There are so many models of vehicles and it is not easy to figure all this out. etrailer has a very helpful website, response, and videos to help ... but my review is to emphasize that the instructions are not perfect. One needs lots of patience, common sense, and perhaps re-assembly for a perfect outcome.
Great product but what is even better is etrailer’s service! Order was lost in the mail but Lauren stayed on top of it and made it right. Thank you for the great service!
Very nice quality towers. Very heavy duty! They have a cool "snap" on / off mechanism for quick removal and installation.
Well you asked for it so;
I ordered this as part of my roof rack for a 2021 Nissan rogue. The complete roof rack set was unavailable le as one bracket was on back order and said would ship in under a month so I ordered everything else in the meantime. Little did I know it would take a over a year to get one stupid bracket and yes, I'm still waiting. I can't even return the items I bought because it's way past the 90 day policy even though they're brand new still in the box collecting dust. etrailer, this has been the worst experience I've had yet with you guys. Oh still waiting for my one bracket to complete my roof rack
It’s awesome. I originally got the feet to direct mount to the roof instead using the factory rack (come on, Subaru!) and now am Dialed with room for two bikes and a rocket box on top (all modified for T track).
After years of collecting Yakima roof mounts for each new vehicle we acquired, I got lucky. It turns out that older rack mount sitting in my garage along with the landing pad 27 for my 2020 Suburu Outback fit perfectly. Save that old hardware! Yakima may help you adapt it to your new purchase. Thank You Yakima, and thank you etrailer!
robert s was terrific !!! excellent customer service !!! from assisting with a return, to recommending an alternative, to informing me about delivery status ...
the yakima jetstream crossbars with baseline towers were a bit more complicated to assemble and install than the brand i returned, but the wind noise and whistling are dramatically less ...
the next step is to select a cargo carrier ... it goes without saying that i will consult robert again ... thanks so much robert, and safe and happy travels to all
Bought these so I can use all of my "round bar" legacy equipment on my 2020 Outback. Note, this is only one of three items needed to transfer over the round cross bars. This item is a car specific base that fits where the factory bars are removed, You then add a tower and a specific bar adaptor one after another.
The intonations was smooth and the pads include the tools to remove the factory bars. The other two components mated nicely to the landing pads. Being able to remove the rack quickly and easily is a plus.
The easy removal and the "all plastic" nature of the pads is all why this is a 4 star item. The landing pads have a bit of flex and towers have some back and forth play when they are mounted. The plastic covers for that cover the pads when the rack is off do not appear all that secure. Losing them is more of a cosmetic and possibly a wind noise issue but a more secure connection would have been appreciated.
Very happy with our purchase. I love how easily you can remove the entire rack easily. Too bad the locking mechanism comes separately but we are still happy with what we received.
Amazing quality easy set up fast shipping buy the locks the 4 pack With this fast shipping super impressed
For a 2015 Mazda 3, 4 door sedan.
I used the 50" jetstream bars with the skyline towers and the #22 Landing Pads.
Went together easy, great quality, very solid feeling! And, easy to remove and install when needed.
Lightweight and actually quite quiet with no attachments on them. With my bike racks there is a fair amount of noise but it doesn't come from just these. Mine is on a 2011 BMW 335.
The landing pad kit allowed me to use my rack attachments and rails from my old car. Works great.
The installation was super easy, and despite a long time stuck in shipping the delivery itself was extremely fast, and the package arrived in spotless condition. The manuals were very easy to follow, and the end result is absolutely amazing. I love that there's a rubber piece in the top rail that doesn't need to be cut, which makes it a very flush and smooth fit. I also love the modularity and the weight that it can handle, especially for the stuff i plan on carrying.
The yakima jetstream crossbar looks beautiful. Quality is great. Took my vehicle for a test drive, and i didnt hear anything loose or broken from the bars. Very satisfied with the product and the instructions were great. It was my first time installing a roof rack too.
So far so good. Shipping and handling was very fast. I have a Subaru Outback with the built in cross-bars. I need extra room for a box and surfboards. This setup allows me to do this. The bars are a little higher than I would like but this is the best option. They look great on my wagon. I will to update you on performance soon
I waited several weeks for roof rack to arrive after ordering online. I am accustomed to Thule racks, but could not find any towers/bases to fit the 2019 Santa Fe. Once here, the Yakima rack mounted with ease and I look forward to hauling kayaks or basket on the roof.
Thank you etrailer.
I chose Yakima because I had one in the past and they were always reliable. Thule was my next choice but didn’t like the look of 53’ crossbars on my car. I really appreciated the easy to follow instruction that made installation a breeze. The kit came complete with everything I needed to install right out of the box. I purchased the 2 Hightower bike racks to go with the roof rack system and plan to safely secure both bikes for our trips. It was a bit heavier than I anticipated (combined with the bike carriers) which will hurt my MPG but having easy access to disassemble the bike carriers when not in use made it a no brained. Additionally, I love the look of the system on my car.
Super happy with my purchase from e trailers purchased yakima roof rack. Knowledgeable sales rep.Help me through the process on purchasing my roof rack Recommended to anyone quality parts
The only problem I had, was when I watched the video showing how to install the rack, I did not realize that the actual installation process was a lot more complex. For example, the woman who was in the video only showed the installation one rack (I believe itg was the back rack and she gave the width measurement for that one. The front rack was already on the car and the woman neglected to say, "check your manual. The width of the front rack (may be) different than the back. She also did not explain carefully that there were three different screws that needed to be adjusted for a proper fit so the towers were properly adjusted for yoiur specific car. (My car is a 2018 Chevy Volt.) (I also bought Yakima kayak cradles from you guys, which were easy to install.)
However, I blame myself for not reading the manual carefully, so when I installed the racks, they did not fit right and one of them actually fell off while I was driving. (Luckily there were kayaks on and no one was hurt. The two towers were damaged but luckily the rack and the kayak cradles were fine. I called etrailers and was told I had to contact Yakima, which I did. I explained to the Yakima customer service rep that I was at fault for trusting the video and not reading the manual carefully and after asking me to send him photos of the damaged towers he sent me two new towers for free, as well as another torque wrench, so I could work with a second person.
This time I read the manual carefully and watched the Yakima video many times during the a week before I felt confident enough to try installing the racks again.
This time they fit perfectly. I love both the rack and the kayak cradles. I use them to transport my two kayaks down to the Hudson River near my house and have also used them to carry the kayaks to a family camping site 50 miles away, confident they are safe and secure.
But please, review the video you put out for the installation of the racks onto a 2017 Chevy Volt, and either correct the shortcomings by doing it over, with an explanation about the adjustment of the widths, and also reading the manual and finding the correct positions for the adjustment screws. (Or delete it and refer your customers to the Yakima installation video. Though it’s more generic than yours, at least the tell the customer to refer to the manual.
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Lazer S.
7/20/2026
Glad we had what you were needing, Benjamin! What will you be carrying on your roof?