Replacement Yakima Skybox 16 Lid Support

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You have listed a front support for the Yakima skybox 8870090 what number is for the rear support? Or are they universal Front/Rear?

asked by: Norman C

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The Replacement Front Lid Support for Yakima SkyBox 12 and SkyBox 16 Rooftop Cargo Boxes 2009 and Newer # 8870090 is universal for the front and rear. I've attached a couple photos of the installation instructions to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I checked with Yakima and for your Skybox 16 the correct lid support for the rear is supposed to be part #8870072 and for the front is part #8870090. The picture you submitted shows a broken or twisted part #8870090 so that is what you'd need as…

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Answer 2

All Yakima Skyboxes 2009 to current, like #Y95AV, feature SuperLatch security latches on both sides, so if one of your lock cores fell out, and you lost one of the lock cylinder housing components, the only solution is to replace the SuperLatch…

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Answer 3

The Replacement Rear Lid Support for Yakima SkyBox 12 and SkyBox 16 Rooftop Cargo Boxes 2009 and Newer 8870088 was originally attached with the rivets you have attached a picture of. The new support comes with screws that are used instead. You can…

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Answer 4

For starters, there are a few different generations of the Yakima SkyBox 16 and I would need to know which one you have in order to recommend the correct replacement hinges. I called Yakima and they were not able to reference the part number you…

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Answer 5

I checked with Yakima and for the SkyBox 21 made from 2009 to present the lift struts are part #8880683 for the rear and #8880684 for the front.

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Answer 6

It is very difficult to diagnose what the issue may be without knowing a model number and seeing photos but it sounds like the latch on the locking mechanism on your RocketBox may have somehow been damaged. I would need to know the model number in…

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Answer 7

Yakima recommends the use of a rubber mallet to get the ball into the socket of the #8880683. Since plastic is a bit more flexible when warm you might take a heat gun or blow dryer to warm everything up and allow it to fit easier.

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Answer 8

I did some research and it looks like your 2022 Toyota Sienna has adjustable aero crossbars. The Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box item #Y95AV. is compatible with aero cross bars and fits a crossbar spread of 24" - 36". This means how far…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you are needing the lid supports for your Yakima SkyBox 16, part #Y07335. We have that here. It's part #8880683. These may look a bit different than what you are used to, but that is because Yakima has updated their supports. This…

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Answer 10

The Yakima Skybox 21 part #Y07337 made from 2014 to present has a much more aerodynamic shaped lid than the Yakima Skybox 21 part Y07184 made from 2009 to 2014 had. I have attached a photo of each so you can see the difference. If you have the 09-14…

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Answer 11

The correct lid supports you need for your Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite, is the Replacement Lid Support for Yakima Cargo Boxes #8880683. This will replace the front and rear struts on your Yakima SkyBox 16 Carbonite.

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Answer 12

So even though your Yakima SkyBox 18 #Y07336 or SkyBox21 #Y07337 has the diamond shaped hinges currently, those are an older model hinge that is no longer used by Yakima; you also won't be able to use the Replacement Front Lid Support 8870090…

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