Replacement Crossbars for Leer Cap On 2005 Dodge Dakota
Updated 11/12/2026 | Published 11/08/2026
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Looking for replacement crossbars for my 2005 dodge dakota SLT quad cab. It has a leer camper cap with an integrated yakima track system installed. The track is in great shape but the bars themselves have 20 years of rust on them. What would be a good in replacement for that track? what could also work is a platfoirm that connects directly to the track if such a tihng exists, im looking to be able to mount multiple different things on there depending on what kind of trip im taking.
asked by: Samuel W
Expert Reply:
Hey Samuel! You will be able to reuse the existing Yakima tracks on your LEER camper shell and upgrade to a modern roof rack without replacing the tracks. For a versatile crossbar setup, I recommend the following:
-Yakima Landing Pad 1 # Y00221 (Qty 2)
-Yakima SkyLine Towers # Y53TR
-Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426 (60" long)
This gives you aluminum crossbars that won't rust like your originals, and they have built-in channels for mounting accessories. These are going to mount directly in your existing Yakima tracks. A platform like the Yakima LockNLoad # Y05044 is another option. You can mount it directly to the SkyLine Towers using the LockNLoad Adapters # Y05042-2 instead of using crossbars.
The crossbars are 60" long, and this particular LockNLoad is 55" long x 49" wide. It would be a good idea to measure or mock it up to see if that works well for the Leer cap since I don't know the size or where the tracks sit.
What kind of gear are you planning on carrying?
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Shawn
11/12/2026
The landing pad, towers and bars from Yakima are top notch. The rails give you a lot of options to attach accessories, such as bike trays, rod/ski holders, etc. Overall, I am very happy with the system.