Can Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier Be Mounted on JetStream Crossbars
Updated 03/14/2025 | Published 03/01/2025
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I’m seeking to utilize the Yakima EXO GearWarrior basket in two ways: One, on the EXO SwingBase as per normal, but also secondly, at times, on my pair of Yakima 60” JetStream roof mounted crossbars when the SwingBase and EXO TopShelf are already loaded with two EXO GearLockers. My questions are: Can I secure the EXO GearWarrior on my JetStream crossbars? Can I remove the cleats on the EXO GearWarrior when I do so, assuming I can? Must I remove the cleats, or can they remain attached to the EXO GearWarrior and simply be positioned between the two crossbars when mounting the EXO GearWarrior? What parts do I need to order to secure the EXO GearWarrior to the JetStream crossbars? I would prefer SKS equipped parts to deter theft if that’s available. Thanks.
asked by: Donald C
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Hey Donald! It sounds like you're really making great use of the EXO system. What all do yo use it for? You can secure your Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier # Y37VR on your JetStream crossbars. I was able to pull the brackets off the SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 and install them on the GearWarrior we have here. Based on that you can use the Locking Brackets with SKS Cores for Yakima Warrior Series Roof Cargo Baskets # Y07064 to install it on your crossbars.
The cleats are removable but I can't say for sure if you will be able to leave them on. You can either put the GearWarrior on your roof and see if the cleats sit where the locking brackets would install or just wait to see when you get the brackets. To remove the cleats and brackets just reverse the installation instructions below.
Since the GearWarrior isn't designed with roof carry in mind it doesn't have a fairing like the SkinnyWarrior. You can add one if you want using the Replacement Fairing # Y33KR along with the Replacement Fairing Installation Hardware Kit # Y8870039 to help keep noise down.
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Locking Brackets with SKS Cores for Yakima Warrior Series Roof Cargo Baskets - Qty 2
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Donald
3/13/2025
Thanks for the response. I appreciate your testing the locking brackets on the GearWarrior. I failed to mention a couple things in my initial question. 1) the Yakima crossbars on my truck are spaced 14-15” apart because it’s a regular single cab 2) because the cab length is short I’m looking to install the GearWarrior length-wise from driver to passenger door, not front windshield to rear. Can you test this configuration out to see if it can be done w the locking brackets and is there a fairing that would attach to that long side of the basket? Thanks.