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When you’re loading up for a trip, you want bars that can handle the weight without flexing. The Yakima SkyLine Roof Rack uses aluminum JetStream crossbars built for strength and stability. The system supports up to 165 lbs, giving you confidence when carrying gear for long drives or outdoor getaways.
No one wants a loud hum on the highway. These aero-style crossbars are shaped to help reduce wind noise and vibration. The push-down rubber strips in the top channels seal around your mounts to keep things quieter while you drive.
Some racks make you cut rubber strips just to install your gear. With this setup, you don’t have to. The rubber strips push down as you add accessories and spring back into place when removed, so mounting carriers or boxes is fast and simple with no trimming needed.
Whether it’s a cargo box, kayak cradle, or bike carrier, these crossbars work with most universal cargo, water, snow, and bike attachments. You can use both top-channel mounts and clamp-around designs, giving you flexibility for any kind of adventure.
If you want extra protection for your setup, the SkyLine towers accept Yakima Same Key System (SKS) lock cores (sold separately). It’s an easy way to add theft deterrence when your vehicle is parked overnight or at a trailhead.
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Ratings & Reviews
Courtney was excellent. Helped with all my difficulties. Very professional and knowledgeable. She is an outstanding employee and should be commended.
They were more helpful than Yakima identifying the correct part, arrived a day early. Nothing to complain about, great service.
These really look so much better then the factory racks! Easy to install. Easy to order! Great product!
We had to wait on stock a little longer than expected BUT etrailer kept me informed of the progress. Once I received the products installation was a breeze thanks to the instructional videos.
Great product... love that fact that I can take the bars on and off without having to disassemble the system. Very convenient when not its not being used.
Great product... love that fact that I can take the bars on and off without having to disassemble the system. Very convenient when not its not being used.
Fast delivery. Yakima roof system for my 2017 Tahoe was perfect.
Very knowledgeable reps.
Excellent h elp.
You guys provide great products and excellent customer service.
Thanks
Installed very easy on a 2017 Chevy Tahoe and the hardest part was pulling the existing plugs. These seat very nicely into the flush mounts and have a good secure and weather tight fit.
Fit our Subaru Forester perfectly. Install was a breeze. For the money I wish they came with the core locks.
Yakima is always great, the bars are just right for my kayaks and look great too.
Happy with the purchase. Crossbars shipped and received quickly.
These crossbars were easy to install and adjust. Be sure to get all the pieces you need. There is no mention of the Landing Pads necessary to use these.
Easy to install and met my need for hauling a kayak.
Easy to install and sturdy. I carry a 9' pontoon boat on my camper shell using this rack at freeway speeds with no problems.
Easy to install thanks to the etrailer video. I have used the rack system on many long distance trips including driving from South Carolina to Yellowstone.
Work exactly as they should and hold everything securely to my vehicle without interfering with the car’s normal operation. etrailer had best prices based on my research. These bars are much quieter than traditional round bars and worth the added expense.
Yakima SkyLine Towers are well-designed and well-executed. They easily fit into the Yakima Landing Pads and form a tight fit when closed. And they also fit nicely into the Yakima JetStream Crossbars when following the Yakima instruction manual and various YouTube videos. I did run into a snag at first where I found the rubber seal on one SkyLine Tower getting caught on the JetStream Crossbar track, but after that I was careful not to let that happen with the other towers.
I find the appearance of the Yakima SkyLine Towers to match their level of quality in materials and design.
Easy Install.
But, the instructions tell you torque bolts to 48 in lbf or 5.4 Nm, with the L shape security wrench.
How do you apply a specific torque to a L shaped wrench?
Can't put a torque wrench on it.
My question and reason for 4 stars is for Yakima. Why not supply a preset torque driver like the one supplied for the Skyline Tower installation?
Overall I'm quite pleased.
Very nice quality towers. Very heavy duty! They have a cool "snap" on / off mechanism for quick removal and installation.
Strong, Solid Bars, Super Light, and really easy to install!
These bars worked great for the roof rack on our truck. Thank you!
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