Yakima Roof Rack Recommendation for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Group E Rails

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Hello! I just got am leasing a new 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I current have an existing Yakima cargo box and snowboard rack from a previous Yakima setup. I am looking to install a new Yakima Aero system on the new Jeep but am a little confused on what mounts to buy. The Jeep currently has the vertical tracks on both sides no cross bars. The track looks to have a deep groove to accept a mounting attachment but when I look at some of the Yakima products it looks like it would want me to remove the existing track which looks to be screwed and riveted in. I am sure you have seen this before, but I have attached photos as well as I am confused about my options. Thanks in advance!

asked by: Chris

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Thank you for the pictures of the rails of your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. What you have is the Group E rails so the Yakima Aero bar roof rack you would need is the # Y00425, # Y53TR, and # Y00244.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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It sure is Alex and thanks for the picture! The Yakima SkyLine FX Roof Rack item #Y94YD is exactly what you need for your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The kit includes everything you need to attach the crossbars to your chrome flush rails. Towers,…

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Assuming your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the black and chrome flush-mounted rails that run front to back, you are correct that the roof racks you mentioned do install into the same place the factory bolts are. I have added links to an installation…

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Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. Our best over-the-bed crossbar option for the 2025 GMC Sierra EV is the Yakima BedRock HD Truck Bed Rack #Y01160-59. The EV model is quite new, so we have not had a chance to test fit this, and there is no fitment…

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The lowest profile option for your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk would be to get the Landing Pad 18 #Y00244 for the Skyline Towers #Y53TR and use the SL adapters #Y05042 for this size Lock N Load Platform (55x49) #Y05044-39. This should get you…

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Answer 5

The Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers #Y03098 is not compatible with your Yakima Powderhound 4. This has been confirmed by Yakima that there is no adapter for the Powderhound 4, and the only mounting hardware…

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Answer 6

We have just what you're looking for, and since you already have Yakima crossbars, you'll need to use Yakima towers to use them on your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. There are two types of flush side rails that come on the 2014 Jeep Grand…

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The speed rating limitation for a trailer will come down to the tires, it has little to nothing to do with the axle, hub, or wheel size. That said, smaller tires generally do have lower speed ratings but you do not need to upgrade the wheels on your…

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For smaller tire sizes like the 4.80-8 that you mentioned the highest speed rating we have is 65 mph like the part #AM10002. This is in part due to the smaller diameter of the tire which means it will be spinning more revolutions at the same speed as…

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The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E #AM10140 and the Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Silver #LH45FR is the wheel and tire that you want. There is very little difference between…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Matt, thanks for reaching out. Sounds like you are on the right track here. The Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points #TH38WG will indeed fit your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That setup will work great for carrying the Thule Motion…

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