Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Has anyone actually tried the Yakima LowRider towers on the '07 FEH factory rails? I called Yakima, they said it will work, but they haven't updated their database yet. I'd like to hear from someone who has actually tried the LowRiders before I order.
BTW, according to Yakima, the Ford factory crossrails should not be used with a fork mount bicycle rack as they are not strong enough. |
Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
I am looking into doing the exact same thing. i have yakima parts that would work with the '05-06 rack track. I want to swap ou my '07 rails with '05-06 rack tracks. my only concern was the mounting holes. They 07 & 05-06 have the same hole count. I just need to confirm if they will line up. I am sure they will.
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Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
I have Lowriders on my '08 and my neighbor across the street has an '07 FEH with them on his rack. I think it's the exact same rack as the '08. It's worked fine for both of us. I could snap a pic if you want, just let me know.
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Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Originally Posted by Jerry&Natalie
(Post 123294)
I am looking into doing the exact same thing. i have yakima parts that would work with the '05-06 rack track. I want to swap ou my '07 rails with '05-06 rack tracks. my only concern was the mounting holes. They 07 & 05-06 have the same hole count. I just need to confirm if they will line up. I am sure they will.
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Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Yeah tracks are flush with the roof. But I wonder if there would be any advantage to that? The side rails have no affect on mileage and make no wind noise, even with cross bars on them. It would look sleeker, so there is that, I guess.
Regardless, I'd be interested to hear if this surgery idea works. Didn't someone else already try this? I'd swear I read a post about it. BTW a set of Lowriders costs about $130 and takes about 5 minutes to install. I'd hate to see someone spend $200 to save $80 !! |
Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Originally Posted by mtberman
(Post 123311)
Yeah tracks are flush with the roof. But I wonder if there would be any advantage to that? The side rails have no affect on mileage and make no wind noise, even with cross bars on them. It would look sleeker, so there is that, I guess.
Regardless, I'd be interested to hear if this surgery idea works. Didn't someone else already try this? I'd swear I read a post about it. BTW a set of Lowriders costs about $130 and takes about 5 minutes to install. I'd hate to see someone spend $200 to save $80 !! I can't find the roof tracks online anywhere, probably have to check with the dealer. I believe the roof tracks were also used on the '07 non-hybrid Escape. I agree with you though, the LowRiders are certainly the low risk approach. Are you happy with their clamping ability and ease of installation and removal? |
Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Ease of install and removal is OK. Set 'em on, correct the alignment and cinch them down and you're done. Typical Yakima.
As with any aftermarket rack, clamping is not an exact match. But it's very secure and I have no problems hauling 4 bikes over long distances. My neighbor has a 2007 FEH with the same setup and they haul a big gear box and a set of ski racks in the winter, and he said he's been happy with his. We both have 58" bars but you could go with narrower ones if you're carrying less. Also: Look at the Lowrider Max if you're particular about clamping. It has different clamps so you can customize. I would be interested to hear if anyone's used them on the FEH, and which particular clamp they selected. REI is a good choice, or any rack retailer. They are usually happy to let you try one out for fit before you buy. Rack stuff is one thing I always get locally and won't buy online. |
Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Originally Posted by mtberman
(Post 123311)
Yeah tracks are flush with the roof. But I wonder if there would be any advantage to that? The side rails have no affect on mileage and make no wind noise, even with cross bars on them. It would look sleeker, so there is that, I guess.
Regardless, I'd be interested to hear if this surgery idea works. Didn't someone else already try this? I'd swear I read a post about it. BTW a set of Lowriders costs about $130 and takes about 5 minutes to install. I'd hate to see someone spend $200 to save $80 !!
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Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Originally Posted by econoline
(Post 123426)
The tracks do look sleeker and have a higher weight limit, but this is the type of project that could go badly wrong, so I'm still considering. What I might do is pay a visit to my local wrecking yard and see if I could pull the tracks off a junker.
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Re: Yakima LowRider on '07 FEH ?
Originally Posted by TeeSter
(Post 123443)
I actually have the tracks on mine but I saw this anyway and wanted to chime in. Thats a REALLY REALLY good idea. You can probably get them very cheap from there and you might even be able to look at the mounting on one before you bought it.
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