Crossbar Spacing For A Yakima LockNLoad Platform Rack On A 2018 Lexus GX 460

Published 09/13/2023

Question:

Very interested in Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Tray - Aluminum - 55 Long x 49 Wide Item # Y05044. My question is I have Yakima HD Bars installed on slightline towers to Lexus GX 460 flush rails. The HD Bars are measured with M1 Yakima measurement from the front windshield to 37 1/2 back for position of front tower position. In photos I see the lock and load platform with rail’s position farther to rear. I don’t want the sunroof covered. Do the placement measurements of towers change when adding K platform to crossbars. I can not find any information that indicates the positioning of the platform on the roof. Thank you,

asked by: Peter K

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Tray # Y05044 (K) you're looking at requires that the spacing from the center of the front crossbar to the center of the rear crossbar needs to be 27" to 33" apart. The platform rack will most likely overlap with the sunroof.

expert reply by: Kevin C