Will 59" Crossbars Work on a 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT?
Updated 06/11/2025 | Published 06/01/2025
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Hi, Will a 59” Rhino Rack Vortex cross bar fit on a 2003 Chevrolet trailblazer EXT? Your website says it won’t but I’m looking for it as an option to carry 5 bikes with Yakima Forklift bike carriers. I understand there will be some overhang. Thanks
asked by: Justin F
Expert Reply:
Yes, they will Justin. The 59" Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars item # RRVA150B-2 will attach to the roof of your 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT using the Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars item # RRRLT600.
You are correct they are going to over hang quite a bit. The 46" Long Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar item # RRVA118B are what's recommended for your Trailblazer.
The Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier item # Y02098 will definitely work with Rhino-Rack crossbars. This carrier weighs 8 lbs.
What kind of bikes do you have? You can add this information and any other questions you have in the box below that says Reply to Jerred H.
Justin F.
6/8/2025
Our bikes are primarily mountain bikes, but some hybrid and road bikes as well. We’ve also used the Yakima Forklift racks for kids bikes down to 12” wheels. Does the Rhino Rack require any additional landing pads to work on the trailblazer or is it just the RRRLT600? Thanks, Justin F.