How To Install Yakima Roof Rack Locks

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How to install yakima roof rack locks.

Sks lock cores 2 pack. Take the lock housing and insert it through the hole in the cam body. Single sks lock core. Open the vehicle doors and gently place the towers and bars onto the roof of the vehicle.

These 2 cores enable you to lock all of your yakima products with just one key. Your set of lock cores all work off of a single key so your pockets won t get weighted down with a jangling wad of keys. Specification weight 0 10 kg dimensions l 1 9 cm x w 1 3 cm x h 1 3 cm. Maintenance and frozen locks.

How to order locks and keys. Line the q clips with the vinyl pads and insert the clips into the cam lever. Here is how to install sks lock cores in yakima products to remove just follow these steps in reverse. I already have lock cores can these be used in a new product.

Rrp inc gst sks stands for same key system. They work with all lockable yakima accessories everything from base rack systems bike racks to rooftop cargo carriers. While the instructions mention needing a blank insert key to install the locks it s not actually required. Towers usually come with a locking ability so no one can remove your roof rack note that many towers have lock cores and keys sold separately.

Orders with cargo boxes and rooftop tents must ship via a truck carrier and cannot be expedited. My sks key broke in the lock. Note depending on how long the cores have been installed you may need to apply a little wd 40 or a liquid lubricant to help release the core from the housing before you try pulling it out with the control key. Frozen locks due to cold.

You will need the blank key to remove lock cores but never to install them. By using the keys provided you can insert your lock cores into your racks without issue. Sks lock cores. Using the m2 measurements measure from where the paint ends at the windshield to the front edge of the tower.

How many locks do i need. The primary and usually most expensive part of a roof rack is the tower foot set. The price seemed to make sense but i was disappointed to find only 2 locks at 20 00 lock. What do i do.

Find dealer add to wish list pricing shown does not include freight or installation costs charged by. 80 00 for four locks. In other words 4 locks for 4 towers. These bear the weight of everything on your roof and are installed at the strongest points on a vehicle s roof.