Yakima lowrider

YAKIMA LOWRIDER TOWERS (4)

The Yakima Lowrider tower allows Yakima crossbars to fit raised factory side rails.

• Set of 4
• Broad range of fit – from small to big rails
• Sleek profile for an integrated look
• Install quickly with a simple lever turn – no tools required
• Protective rubber pads on tower body and claw
• Tower extensions not available
• Lockable with Yakima SKS cores (sold separately)
• Please consult the Yakima Rack Finder to match the correct Yakima parts with your vehicle

The Yakima LowRider Towers for raised side-rail factory racks combine easy, intuitive use with improved performance and a broader range of fits.

• Offers a good fit on smaller European rails, as well as very large rails, Subaru Forester and Nissan Xterra (with locking option)
• Can be installed and removed in seconds without disassembling the rack; no tools needed
• Grabs hold of the crossbar with an iron grip
• Features custom-molded rubber pads on tower body and claw
• Low profile provides sleek, integrated look with your vehicle
• Yakima SKS Lock compatible (locks sold separately)
• Requires Yakima crossbars, sold separately
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Yakima Lowrider Towers clamp to factory racks with raised side rails.

• Broader range of fit - from small to big rails
• Install towers in seconds with a simple lever turn - no tools needed

The Yakima Lowrider Rack Mounts clamp right onto your crossbars and hook onto your rack's raised side rails.

Features
• Broader range of fit - from small to big rails
• Grabs hold of the crossbar with an iron grip
• Lower profile provides sleek, integrated look
• Install towers in seconds with a simple lever turn - no tools needed
• Custom molded rubber pads on tower body and claw for protection
• Lockable with SKS cores - sold separately

The Lowrider Max by Yakima attaches load bars to the vehicle’s factory side rails using interchangeable claws. This is the perfect rack system for adding any of Yakima's factory racks to your car.

Check out the LowRider Max instructions for full details.

Q. Is the LowRider MAX replacing the LowRider? 
A. No, the LowRider MAX is a specialist.  The LowRider MAX Claws are fitted for specific vehicles.  Please check the Choose My Rack section of the website for information about your vehicle.

Q: What else is needed to complete a basic rack set up?
A: Just crossbars and lock cores. Check the Fit List to find the correct length crossbar. Locks are not required, but a really good idea.

Q: Is there a way I can make the towers taller?
A: There is no way to make the towers taller.

Q: What sort of maintenance should I perform?
A: Performing maintenance is always a good idea to protect your car and make your rack system last longer. Lubricate nuts, screws, or bolts with grease. Lubricate locks with graphite. Remove the rack when not in use, or at least periodically to clean the pads and the vehicles roof. Clean the rack periodically, especially in marine environments and where road salt is used.

Q: How do I know if the towers are installed correctly?
A: Check the safety steps in the LowRider instructions. These guidelines will help you determine if the installation is correct.

Q: Will the rack make a lot of noise?
A: Maybe. Wind noise is hard to predict, but it is more often an issue when the rack has little or no load. Yakima makes two products, the Fairing and Windjammer, to help control this situation. Large loads tend to dampen noise also. If you have a sunroof the fairing is a good way to help control air flow.

Q: Will it damage my car?
A: Yakima takes fitting cars very seriously, and do everything they can to minimize any effect the racks may have on your cars. However, anything coming into contact with a car’s finish, Yakima racks included, will have some effect over time, and some cars are more prone to these issues than others. So where the possibility of such issues is predictable, Yakima makes note of that in the Fit List. When the rack will not be in use for an extended period, it is a good idea to take the rack off of the car. You can also do a lot for yourself by: (1) Making sure the car is clean and well waxed prior to installing the rack, (2) Following all instructions for installation and usage, and (3) avoiding situations, like car washes, where the rack may be impacted.

Q: Do I need any Tools to install the towers?
A: Nope.
To ensure the correct fit for your vehicle, choose your new Yakima rack using this step-by-step Automated Fit Guide:

The Yakima LowRider set of 4 is a hot redesign that combines easy, intuitive use with improved performance for factory siderails. The LowRider fits a broad range of factory installed raised siderails, including smaller European rails and oversized rails. A lower profile makes for a sleek integrated look. This system installs in seconds without the use of tools, and can be installed or removed without disassembling the rack. Lockable with SKS cores, sold seperatly. **Also available in LowRider sets of 2.