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Accessories and Parts

Accessories are the details that make your rack function exactly like you want it to function. Parts are, well, parts. Whether it's fairings, straps, or a part necessary for a repair, you'll find it here.

Accessorizing is the best way to assure your rack works for you. Simple things like Yakima Load Stops or Thule Outrigger Lift Assist can make the world a different place for you.



Rack Accessories
Yakima - Livestrong EndCap, Set (qty:4)
Help support Lance Armstrong's cancer cause.
(was:$16.00) $12.80   
Yakima - EndCap, Set (qty:4)
Replacement caps for Yakima CrossBars.
(was:$10.00) $8.00   
Yakima - StrapCap, Set (qty:4)
Thoughtful, removable end caps for bars.
(was:$20.00) $16.00   
Yakima - Chrome Skull EndCap, Set (qty:4)
Show them how tough you are with a set of Skull End Caps.
(was:$30.00) $24.00   
Yakima - LoadStops (qty:4)
Brackets to keep loads from swiveling side to side in transit.
(was:$55.00) $44.00   
Thule - End Caps (qty:4)
Set of four Thule load bar replacement end caps.
$7.95   
Thule - Load Stops (qty:4)
Keep loads like lumber secured on your roof rack.
$59.95   
Thule - Xsporter Load Stop
Load Stop mounts for Thule Xsporter truck racks.
$69.95   
Thule - Load Straps (qty:2)
Don't trust the safe transport of your boat to just any strap.
$29.95   
Yakima - Heavy Duty Strap, Pair (qty:2)
A pair of nylon straps with padded cam buckles.
(was:$30.00) $24.00   
Yakima - Bow/Stern Tiedown (qty:2)
Tie-downs for the safe transport of boats.
(was:$39.00) $31.20   
Thule - Quick Draw (qty:2)
Quickly secure your boat's bow and stern to your car.
$39.95   




Yakima SKS Lock Cores
Yakima - Lock Core, 2-Pack (qty:2)
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$35.00) $28.00   
Yakima - Lock Core, 4-Pack (qty:4)
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$55.00) $44.00   
Yakima - Lock Core, 6-Pack (qty:6)
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$75.00) $60.00   
Yakima - Lock Core, 8-Pack (qty:8)
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$85.00) $68.00   
Yakima - Lock Core, 10-Pack (qty:10)
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$95.00) $76.00   
Yakima - Lock Core, 12-Pack (qty:12)
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$110.00) $88.00   
Yakima - Lock Core, Single
Locks for Yakima racks and accessories.
(was:$12.00) $9.60   




Thule Lock Cylinders
Thule - Lock Cylinder, 2-Pack (qty:2)
Theft deterent cylinders to keep your Thule rack and accessories safe and sound.
$34.95   
Thule - Lock Cylinder, 4-Pack (qty:4)
Theft deterent cylinders to keep your Thule rack and accessories safe and sound.
$54.95   
Thule - Lock Cylinder, 6-Pack (qty:6)
Theft deterent cylinders to keep your Thule rack and accessories safe and sound.
$74.95   
Thule - Lock Cylinder, 8-Pack (qty:8)
Theft deterent cylinders to keep your Thule rack and accessories safe and sound.
$85.95   




Lock Housings and Cables
One of the best features of rack accessories is that they are dreadfully easy to install and uninstall. With most of the accessories, you can remove them in less than a minute. Great, right?

Well, there is a darker side to this. Some accessories are quite costly. To keep honest people honest; adding an accessory lock core is a good idea. Just replace the regular wing nut with the accessory lock core housing and you're secure.

If the accessory you want to use doesn't accept a lock core (like the gunwale brackets, for instance), you can add a nine-foot cable to your security team. These cables accept a lock core and you still have SKS-compatible setup. Great for canoes or kayaks, or slipping through a bunch of unlocked bikes and through the crossbar.

Yakima - Accessory Lock Housing
Lock up non-locking accessories.
(was:$17.00) $13.60   
Yakima - BoatLocker
Security cable to lock a canoe, kayak, or anything else to your rack.
(was:$59.00) $47.20   
Yakima - SKS 9 ft Cable
Cable lock to keep your gear in your possession.
(was:$39.00) $31.20   




Fairings
Whistling and some wind noise is expected; after all, you're hanging a big canoe, kayak or bikes out there. You can reduce this noise if you add a fairing, which directs the flow of air over the main portion of the rack, thus reducing the wind noise. Simple physics.

Thule - Fairing, 32 in
Deflect the wind and minimize rack whistle.
$79.95   
Thule - Fairing, 38 in
Deflect the wind and minimize rack whistle.
$79.95   
Thule - Fairing, 44 in
Deflect the wind and minimize rack whistle.
$79.95   
Thule - Fairing, 52 in
Deflect the wind and minimize rack whistle.
$79.95   
Yakima - Fairing, 32 in
Deflect the wind and enjoy a quieter ride.
(was:$69.00) $55.20   
Yakima - Fairing, 38 in
Deflect the wind and enjoy a quieter ride.
(was:$69.00) $55.16   
Yakima - Fairing, 44 in
Deflect the wind and enjoy a quieter ride.
(was:$69.00) $55.20   
Yakima - Fairing, 50 in
Deflect the wind and enjoy a quieter ride.
(was:$69.00) $55.20   




WindJammers
Seems that the wind running over the bars can cause a little harmonic disturbance on the roof, and the WindJammer just re-establishes laminar flow over the car. That's geek-speak for pouring oil on troubled, turbulent air.

Yakima - WindJammer
Wind deflector for your front CrossBar.
(was:$25.00) $19.96   




Factory Rack Accessory Mounts
If you're blessed with a superb factory rack, take advantage of that blessing and use these little puppies to attach many Yakima and Thule products directly to your factory rack. You will save money by not having to purchase the whole rack system and you'll be able to use Thule or Yakima bike or ski racks with ease. Check your factory rack specifications to make sure the rack can hold the weight before venturing out.



Yakima - Universal MightyMount, Set (qty:4)
Attach ski and bike mounts to a variety of factory racks.
(was:$40.00) $32.00   
Thule - Fat Mouth
A universal mounting bracket for most bike and ski mounts.
$39.95   
Thule - Specialty Rack Kits (qty:4)
Adapter Kit designed for use with the 440 Specialty Rack.
$34.95   
Thule - Tracker II Fit Kit 7 (qty:4)
Custom bracket for attaching Tracker II Foot to an existing factory rack.
$59.95   
Thule - Tracker II Fit Kit 6 (qty:4)
Custom bracket for attaching Tracker II Foot to an existing factory rack.
$59.95   




Canoe Transport Accessories
Lifting a canoe is an art form, requiring more finesse than brute strength. A Boat Loader can make your life easier by getting one end of the boat up on the rack at a time. And now that you have the boat where you want it, you're half-done. You want to keep it where you want it, and the best way to do that is to secure it at the bow and stern. Strap caps keep the straps from sliding off the end of the bar if you're a belt-and-suspenders guy.

Sea to Summit - SPT Lockable Tie Downs
Take precautions to protect your boat from theft.
$84.95   
Thule - Outrigger II
Retractable extension bar that makes loading kayaks and canoes easier.
$69.95   
Thule - Quick Draw (qty:2)
Quickly secure your boat's bow and stern to your car.
$39.95   
Thule - Water Slide
Protect your car from your boat.
(was:$29.95) $23.96   
Yakima - BoatLoader
Makes loading your canoe or kayak a one-person job.
(was:$79.00) $63.20   
Yakima - Bow/Stern Tiedown (qty:2)
Tie-downs for the safe transport of boats.
(was:$39.00) $31.20   
Yakima - Heavy Duty Strap, Pair (qty:2)
A pair of nylon straps with padded cam buckles.
(was:$30.00) $24.00   
Yakima - ShowBoat
A large roller to more easily get your boat onto your car.
(was:$100.00) $80.00   
Yakima - StrapCap, Set (qty:4)
Thoughtful, removable end caps for bars.
(was:$20.00) $16.00   




Kayak Transport Accessories
Sea to Summit - SPT Lockable Tie Downs
Take precautions to protect your boat from theft.
$84.95   
Thule - Outrigger II
Retractable extension bar that makes loading kayaks and canoes easier.
$69.95   
Thule - Quick Draw (qty:2)
Quickly secure your boat's bow and stern to your car.
$39.95   
Thule - Water Slide
Protect your car from your boat.
(was:$29.95) $23.96   
Yakima - BoatLoader
Makes loading your canoe or kayak a one-person job.
(was:$79.00) $63.20   
Yakima - BoatLocker
Security cable to lock a canoe, kayak, or anything else to your rack.
(was:$59.00) $47.20   
Yakima - Bow/Stern Tiedown (qty:2)
Tie-downs for the safe transport of boats.
(was:$39.00) $31.20   
Yakima - Heavy Duty Strap, Pair (qty:2)
A pair of nylon straps with padded cam buckles.
(was:$30.00) $24.00   
Yakima - ShowBoat
A large roller to more easily get your boat onto your car.
(was:$100.00) $80.00   




Board Transport Accessories
Surfboards (both wind and gravity powered) have challenges all their own. They're very light, so they are easy to load but they're relatively fragile when you consider the forces to which they are subjected on top of a car. Accessories like these soften the blows very well.

Yakima - CrossBar Pads, Pair (qty:2)
Foam pads for crossbars that protect your stuff.
(was:$30.00) $24.00   
Yakima - StrapThang
Bungie cord tie-down for carrying boards short distances
(was:$69.00) $55.20   




Hitch Rack Accessories
Yakima - Chain Strap
Durable rubber straps for hitch-mounted bike racks.
(was:$8.00) $6.40   
Yakima - DeadLock
Complete locking system for hitch-mounted bike racks.
(was:$49.00) $39.20   
Yakima - Hitch Adapter, 1 1/4 in

(was:$20.00) $16.00   
Yakima - HitchLock
Protect your hitch-mounted bike rack from would-be thieves.
(was:$25.00) $20.00   
Yakima - QuickHitch
Installation hitch latch for Yakima 2 inch receiver hitch.
(was:$25.00) $20.00   
Yakima - Qwik Wrench
Handy wrench for your 1A Raingutter Towers.
(was:$8.00) $6.40   
Yakima - TubeTop
Faux top tube for womens bikes, (necessary for hitch mounts).
(was:$35.00) $28.00   




Strap Rack Accessories
Yakima - Glass Hatch Hook (qty:2)
Padded attachment for Joe's to attach to glass hatches.
(was:$20.00) $15.96   




Basket Accessories
Thule - M.O.A.B. Extension
For those that need even more room in their M.O.A.B.
$129.95   
Yakima - MegaWarrior Extension
When the gigantic MegaWarrior just isn't big enough.
(was:$125.00) $100.00   
Yakima - LoadWarrior Extension
Make your LoadWarrior even larger.
(was:$120.00) $96.00   
Yakima - MegaWarrior Stretch Net
Heavy duty elastic net custom sized for the MegaWarrior.
(was:$46.00) $36.80   
Yakima - LoadWarrior Stretch Net
Heavy duty elastic net custom sized for the LoadWarrior.
(was:$38.00) $30.40   
Yakima - BasketCase Stretch Net
Heavy duty elastic net with hooks to keep everything in your BasketCase.
(was:$30.00) $24.00   
Yakima - Locking Bracket, Pair (qty:2)
Brackets to keep your cargo basket locked to your rack.
(was:$60.00) $48.00   
Yakima - Hi-Lift Jack Bracket
Brackets to hold a high-lift jack on a basket.
(was:$82.00) $65.60   
Yakima - Spare Tire Carrier
Carry a spare tire in your roof basket.
(was:$82.00) $65.60   
Yakima - Axe/Shovel Bracket
Brackets to carry an axe or shovel on your basket.
(was:$50.00) $40.00   




Rack Parts
Thule - End Caps (qty:4)
Set of four Thule load bar replacement end caps.
$7.95   
Yakima - EndCap, Set (qty:4)
Replacement caps for Yakima CrossBars.
(was:$10.00) $8.00   
Yakima - Q Tower Base Pad A
Single replacement base pad for the Q Tower.
(was:$7.00) $5.60   
Yakima - Q Tower Base Pad B
Base pad for Q Towers.
(was:$7.00) $5.60   
Yakima - Q Tower Base Pad D
Base pad for Q Towers.
(was:$7.00) $5.60   
Yakima - Q Tower Base Pad E
Base pad for Q Towers.
(was:$7.00) $5.60   
Yakima - Q Tower Base Pad F
Base pad for Q Towers.
(was:$7.00) $5.60   
Thule - Specialty Rack Kits (qty:4)
Adapter Kit designed for use with the 440 Specialty Rack.
$34.95   


Further Reading:
Choosing a Tower System
Custom Track and Bracket Installation
About Crossbars…
Making Sense of Car Top Bike Racks
Making Sense of Hitch Mounts
Shipping Policies





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