Comprehensive Review: Replacement Outer Latch with Hardware for Yakima BackSwing Bike Rack Video

It sounds like your Skybox has already been tampered with as this is not normal at all. I recommend you replace the entire assembly using the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes - Qty 2 #Y8880348. These…

The correct replacement handles for a Yakima SkyBox made from 2009 on is the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes #Y8880348. These come in a quantity of two with lock cores and keys, so you have the right…

Yes, for the replacement Yakima lock core that will match your A135 keys, you will just need the Replacement SKS Lock Core #Y8771-A135. If you have the A150 keys that you also mentioned, you will need the Replacement SKS Lock Core #Y8771-A150. As you…

If you have a newer Yakima SkyBox NX 16 like part #Y95AV then you should be able to just open the box from the other side. That said, there really isn't a good way to go about opening this without the latch installed. If you like you can try to…

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…

To replace the latch on the Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box item #Y07336 you will want the Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes item #Y8880348. This comes with two latches so that you can replace both and have matching lock…

I attached a picture that shows instructions for replacing the handle of your Skybox 16 part #Y07336 with the part #Y8880348 that you referenced. This handle hasn't changed since 2014. Depending on which Skybox you have and what year it was…

I reached out to my contact at Yakima and we are a little confused on what you are referring to. If it is part of the lock itself on your Yakima SkyBox 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Carbonite, #Y07335, you will want to replace the lock with…

Thank you for all of the info and pictures! I forwarded them on to my contact at Yakima and it looks like you have the old SkyBox Pro 16 Silver 8007179. Even though this box has been discontinued we do have quite a few replacement parts for it: Cam…

Based on what you are describing it sounds like both of the latches need to be replaced. The correct replacement part is the Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox Cargo Boxes - Qty 2 #Y8880348. I would try replacing the latches and go from…

Hello Sue. We do have the Replacement Locking Handles #Y8880348 but unfortunately we do not carry a replacement for the inside part of the lock mechanism. It may be worth contacting Yakima directly to see if they can provide something, or perhaps…

So that they don't have to translate their instructions into several languages Yakima makes all of their install instructions diagrams as the visual is a "universal" language. Let's see if I can help though. I attached the picture…