Yakima Megawarrior Rack Install?

[Serina]

I am thinking about adding the Yakima Megawarrior Rack to my 80. I have the stock roof rack installed so my question is what other parts do I need to mount the rack to my stock setup?

Yakima Megawarrior Rack
Yakima Extension Basket
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Also, any pics would be greatful for those that are running this rack!

 

[Alleycats]

 

[Serina]

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What all components will I need to add? Towers, clamps, crossbars?

 

[dlmcgehee1]

What do you plan on puttin in the basket?
I only ask because, the factory roof rack is only rated to carry about 100#s, so after installing the megaworrior and extension, that leaves you 55#s of actual cargo.
The factory rails are just screwed into the roof skin, so I wouldn't push that weight limit.

 

[Serina]

What do you plan on puttin in the basket?
I only ask because, the factory roof rack is only rated to carry about 100#s, so after installing the megaworrior and extension, that leaves you 55#s of actual cargo.
The factory rails are just screwed into the roof skin, so I wouldn't push that weight limit.

2 Kayaks at the most--pretty light

 

[Alleycats]

The above photo has meag rack towers and crossbars which I think they rate at 150 LB.

 

[retrofive]

I ran that setup for a awhile. You will want 3 or 4 crossbars. Just search craigslist for yakima 1a gutter mounts. Can be had cheap.

 

[Haring Bagsik]

Here's mine...was my old set up, though I didn't have the extension

 

[Serina]

Here's mine...was my old set up, though I didn't have the extension

I like this setup! Which parts did you use?

 

[bicycleagent003]

I use the Megawarrior with the extension and just two cross bars. It hasn't flown off my truck and seems to work fine. Maybe three cross bars would be safer and/or look cooler, but two have worked just fine for me. Just my two cents.

 

[MaineCruisin]

Hi. I just saw this convo and thought I'd chime in. I just bought my 1st LC, a 92. Actually waiting on it to be delivered from Los Angeles to me here in Maine. I've been wrestling with which rack is right. I to have a factory rack now, but wanted something more for sure. I almost ordered a Mega tonight, but my heart has bee leaning toward a Baja Rack. The wait is longer, price is higher; but for $628, you get a standard rack, basket style, that is 12" longer than the Mega, and it comes with the 6 gutter mounts. Weight capacity is an impressive 300lbs.

Haven't wanted to put the loot out/wait for the delivery, but I think it's worth considering if you have the dough. It looks super good, to boot.

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

Here's another inexpensive option: Proline GMR-165 Car Rain Gutter Roof Luggage Racks
I haven't installed yet but I bought 2 sets (4 load bars) and a Thule wind fairing for my sons b-day last month.

 

[Blue66tang]

In finds leaning towards the Yakima because it can be had locally and all their excesories mount to it.

Anybody have any other brands they like? I may want two. I have a Ford Expedition and the 91 LC.

 

[stkybgr]

@SUMMIT CRUISERS , are you thinking of a megawarrior basket with those cross bars?

 

[Blue66tang]

@SUMMIT CRUISERS , are you thinking of a megawarrior basket with those cross bars?

Yeah I want a base unit that I can mount all kinds of other stuff to.

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

@SUMMIT CRUISERS , are you thinking of a megawarrior basket with those cross bars?

Nope. But you could. I'm thinking RTT.

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

Here's a pic installed today after painting the roof this am.

 

[Blue66tang]

I just got the Yakima mega warrior for my wife's expedition and I am less than impressed. Not very stout, and only has a 135lb rating!

 

[stkybgr]

@SUMMIT CRUISERS I was wondering about your opinion with the proline-165 gutter mount system you installed. Are the gutter mount feet worth buying and how is the strength of the cross bars?

 

[ZackR]

Note to self - don't tighten the Yakima gutter towers too tightly. A few months ago I was at Lowe's buying a 28' extension ladder (strapped to the cross bars) and thought i'd crank em down just one more turn for good measure. Before I drove off i heard a loud "ting" and the metal piece broke in two. It could have been related to the 10F temperature and the metal becoming brittle.

I ended up unloading the ladder, driving across town to buy a new tower, and then was able to make it home safely with the ladder on top.