Problems with Yakima crossbar installation

Discussion in 'Clarity' started by id4driver, Jan 17, 2022.

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  1. id4driver

    id4driver New Member

    Hi,
    I bought the following for my 2018 PHEV.
    Jetstream crossbar
    https://www.moosejaw.com/product/yakima-jetstream-crossbar_10310748

    Baseclip BC117
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0196GL0V6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

    Baseline towers
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0171A6D2U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

    According to etrailor and even the installation guide from the packages.
    • M1 should be 40 3/4"
    • M3 should be 38 7/8"
    • Baseclip BC117 should be used.
    What I found was,
    • M1 is 38"
    • M3 is 37 1/8"
    • When it comes to the rear baseclips, sadly I found they are too short.
    I have attached the pics of the installation guide and the rear baseclip. I have sent support emails to Yakima too.
    If anyone here has installed Yakima bars before, would you please share your experience with me?

    Thanks a lot!
     

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  3. ShepherdWalker

    ShepherdWalker New Member

    The clips are not too short. Set M1/M3 as per instructions. The pads will not sit flat on the roof like you are trying to achieve. I have a Yakima rack that I put on and off frequently. I check the M1/M3 measurements a few times a year.
     

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