Do you have to take off the crossbars to install this ? I had my rack installed and I'd rather not mess with it...
1076500
Nope! As long as you have Yakima crossbars on your car, it will snap right around.
1076501
I didnt have to take mine off the ends of the clips are open ended with bolts that go through to tighten..
1076502
I guess it depends on the type of vehicle you're installing it on, but my guess is probably not. I have a 2015' Dodge Journey and they snap right onto the the crossbars. My crossbars are round however and not flat or cubed. You should be okay if you have round crossbars. Hope this helps!
1076503
Nope. Took me less than 5 min. to install and you don't need any tools either.
1076504
I did not have to remove or adjust the cross bar. The fairing attaches to the crossbar with attachment clamps that can be adjusted laterally on the crossbar.
803557
After you unlock the end turn the end counter clockwise I beleive. This opens it up and you can fit it over the cross bar. Then you turn the end the other way and it tightens up under the rack.
342933
Yes, this attaches to the cross bars on an existing roof rack, but what I love about this system is that it works just fine on factory racks, no need to buy an aftermarket one. They do make a system that does not require a rack, it is simply foam pads you put directly on the roof with straps and tie downs. Just a thought if you don't have a rack and don't want to buy one.
1139448
No, you have to take the bikes off first. Then you can swing it out of the way and open the hatch. (My rack is on my CRV)
997820
the side rails are already on my crosstrek. The rack I bought is only the cross bars. I don't know the part numbers.
1298062
Someone else commented that it takes alot to remove this and I agree. Anyone trying to take this will be spending a bit of time trying to remove it. As suggested, tamper proof nuts would seem like a good way to go. A long shank padlock would probably fit over the crossbars and rack and lock it on too.
439071
It is not necessary to install the rack. You can leave the space open. The rack actually does not attach anyway It is inserted loose and can be removed any time.
131823
Hey there guy I purchased this rack last summer. It already has a chin up bar built in. Its the top crossbar. It has knurling on it to grab on for grip. Solid as hell! Go for it!
589879
On the bottom of your shelf there are brackets with slots to slide the shelf into. You will not need to uninstall the rack and it doesn't slip over. It would be inserted into the groves at the base. The other customers may have a slightly different rack system but for the one pictured you can see where the rack would slide in without need for uninstalling or disassembling.
218849
The rack-mounted brackets on the unit that I own are removable. However, they remain on because they are unobtrusive.
2271234
Judie the back can not be opened with the rack installed. However it's very easy to remove. When I am not going to use mine to transport my bike I remove it. The rack is very good. Before I got it I looked at around 10 and this was the best. Hoot this helps. Terry
134031
You need to open the rack to unscrew it from the rails. So if they are closed and locked they cannot be removed. I love this system.
613602
You do not have to remove the crossbars - the canoe cradles are open at the bottom - they are held on by the bolt with the thumb-type screw. Very good system. Carried my 16 ft Old Town over 12,000 highway miles with no problems.
2217427
Roof rails are already on car. There are plastic screws in the rails in locations where you might want to mount cross bars. Simply remove the plastic screws in location you want the bar and place cross bar and secure with included hardware. It's pretty easy to do but you will need a ladder.
367974
I have both a Thule bike and kayak rack mounted to my factory cross bars...the kayak rack is not an issue at all...there is a slight lean for the bike but if someone were not to be looking for the lean it wouldn't be noticeable. Also, having seen other crossbars with racks...I think the overall look is better with the factory bars (gear mounted) not to mention they are more aerodynamic...I am completely satisfied and I am an unapologetic perfectionist...hope this helps.
282073
Yes and no! If you are using the brackets that come with the bar, both of them need 3 screws and holes drilled into the frame, so they would take a few minutes to remove. But the bar itself tightens and loosens in about 10 seconds to fit into the brackets, so you could put that away quite easily. If you don't mind the brackets being visible, it's quite quick to install and remove.
1898574
Technically yes.... The middle extension is male on one end and female on the other so adding a section should work Fine. My concern would be its rigidness once together which I think would be fine but you would have to be strategic with where you place your existing cross bars that you mount the rack to, so to maximize support and rigidness. I highly recommend this rack! Great product for the money!