Thule/Yakima rack question

[mireland4390]

So I have been wanting to upgrade my roof rack or a while now but don't really want to spend half a G to get one. So my idea was to get a Thule or Yakima to completely replace my oem rack.
But for some reason I cannot find what feet I would need anywhere!! I can find the feet that I would need to attach it to the oem rack but I don't want that.
And yes...I have tried to search the forum but can't come up with anything.
Does anyone have any idea of wat I would need or of anyone with this set up?!?!
Any input would be great!! Thanks!

-MIKE-

 

[chaz]

not installed on 4r but something like this? Thule Roof Rack System Review - etrailer.com - YouTube if it is, this place may have one. http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-460r-rapid-podium-roof-rack-system.html http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-roof-racks-base-systems.html

 

[mireland4390]

Yes!!!!
Thanks dude! How did you find that?!
I tried everything I could think of on a google search and just kept getting the feet that fit onto my oem rack! Nice work

 

[rmstucky]

What i think you are looking for is to leave your factory raised rails on there, and remove the factory crossbars (there are instructions on here somewhere....).
Once removed you have (at least) 2 options (both sites have fit guides)

Yakima
Yakima Car Racks, Bike Racks, Roof Racks for Skis, Cargo & Kayaks
Yakima Railgrab + 58" Crossbar
(Yakima Vehicle Rooftop Rack Systems)
(Yakima 58" CrossBars accessories Rack System)

Thule
Thule
Thule Crossroad + 58" loadbar
(Thule*-*450 Crossroad Railing Foot Pack)
(Thule*-*LB58 58 Inch Load Bar Pair)

 

[swanny]

I've got both Thule and Yakima fit guides sitting on my desk and neither provides a direct fit option for going flush to the roof. Both brands use a foot that fits to the rail with their brands crossbar.

Not saying it probably can't be done, but it will take some customized work in order to do remove the factory set up. You will be looking at drilling holes in the vehicle's roof most likely. Neither makes a fit kit for our vehicles that I'm showing.

 

[mireland4390]

Oh wow. I didn't know it would be that intense. But I guess that's why I couldn't find anything. Def not tryin to drill new holes in my roof!
Thanks for the help guys! I'm gonna check out the links and go from there