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Yakima’s Base Roof Rack For Gutterless Vehicles

    So you want a Yakima roof rack , but your vehicle doesn't have rain gutters. No factory installed mounting points, either. Are you out of luck? Not by a long shot! The Q Tower system for gutterless roofs is actually Yakima's most popular style of roof rack, and it fits a wide variety of vehicles. But don't just take our word for it, check out the Yakima Fit Guide and see for yourself! Installation Instructions/Tips     Installing the Yakima 0124c Q Tower Complete Gutterless Car Roof Rack is one of Yakima’s more complex racks, consisting of Q Towers, load bars, and Q Clips. Although the difficulty level is dependent on your vehicle, most installations really are much simpler than you might expect. The best tip we can give you is to set up the front and rear crossbars completely before you attempt to mount the racks to your vehicle. First, remove the Yakima Q Tower cams completely from the towers. You do this by flipping the cam up and loos...

Thule’s Base Roof Racks For Gutterless Vehicles

    If you're looking for a Thule roof rack, and your vehicle's roof doesn't have rain gutters or factory installed mounting points, then Thule's Aero Foot system is just what you're looking for. If you're not sure that the Aero Foot system fits your vehicle, check out the Thule Fit Guide . Otherwise, read on for details on installing and using Thule's most popular roof rack. Installation Instructions/Tips:     Installing the Thule 400xtc Complete Aero Rack for Gutterless Car Roof or the Thule 400xtrc Rapid Aero Complete Rack can be one of Thule’s more difficult racks to install, but it's definitely manageable for the average Joe. It’s certainly not rocket science. The Thule 400xt Aero Foot Pack is used with Thule's rectangular steel crossbars. The Thule 400xtr Rapid Aero Foot Pack is used with Thule's oval-shaped aluminum crossbars. Because there are so many vehicles on the market with different style rooflines, Thule has designed many ...