Problems with Yakima crossbar installation

[id4driver]

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!

 

[ShepherdWalker]

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.