Yakaima Kayak Rack Question

losfreddy · 02-12-2006, 03:18 PM

I bought a kayak some weeks ago and it came with a Yakima Kayak Roller Rack, but was for a 89 Chevy Blazer. Was fixing to sell it off of Ebay and i saw that some ebay auctions are selling the rollers separate. http://cgi.ebay.com/YAKIMA-KAYAK-Hully-Roller-w-tie-down-strap-roof-rack_W0QQitemZ7217979264QQcategoryZ87089QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Was woundering. Can i Just buy a Roof Rack system for the Wrangler and use the old Roller Parts from the Yakima to mount onto the bars of the wrangler roof rack? Mainly, im wanting to save time and money.

Achped · 02-12-2006, 03:31 PM

I don't know how this setup will work for you, but here's what I did.

35$ from sports authority. Just got a "roof rack" system for a car. Strap the front and back down to the bumpers then take the center strap and wrap it around the bar and kayak.

You'll have a blast with the kayak.

**JeepRocks86** · 02-12-2006, 03:50 PM

We did the same thing. On some one elses TJ we put the Kargo Master roof rack on it. I think that's the one, then we got a set of the Yakima Nissan Xtera mounts and then the bars that go arcoss the rack. If you do go with those rollers, which work well, put them in the back and the braces up front, much easier to put on that way. Also, wrap a little electrical tape around the cross bar where yoiu're going to put the roller because the rollers don't stick on the bars very well and the tape will help them hold on better

superubicon · 02-12-2006, 06:50 PM

The rollers are interchangable from car to car. You just need model specific hardware for the cross bars. I've never used Yakima, only Thule. I have three yaks so I'm gonna have to figure something out in a few months as to how to transport them to the water. My Thule sysem is on my wifes Element which is auto and my Rubi is stick so my wife cant drive it.

losfreddy · 02-12-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lerch

The rollers are interchangable from car to car. You just need model specific hardware for the cross bars. I've never used Yakima, only Thule. I have three yaks so I'm gonna have to figure something out in a few months as to how to transport them to the water. My Thule sysem is on my wifes Element which is auto and my Rubi is stick so my wife cant drive it.

Yeah, I used to throw my Yak on my Van, But now that i have a wrangler im afraid of damaging the Soft-top. Thinking maybe of throwing a blanket on the soft-top and the yak on top of that. Im also Concerned that The Off-Road Lights may get in the way.

02-12-2006, 03:31 PM	#2
Achped Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dsds Posts: 1,385 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps iTrader Rating	I don't know how this setup will work for you, but here's what I did. 35$ from sports authority. Just got a "roof rack" system for a car. Strap the front and back down to the bumpers then take the center strap and wrap it around the bar and kayak. You'll have a blast with the kayak. __________________ See it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who created the destroyer to wreak havoc; No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and this is their vindication from me." says the Lord. -Isaiah 54:16-17

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