Yakima Landing Pad 19 issues

[Skippingstone46]

Has anyone installed a yakima rack using this system. If so, were you able to use the rubber inserts with the landing pads. I had a really difficult time forcing the bolts in with the rubber inserts so i installed the pads without. I do not feel as safe without the inserts and wonerong if anyone has a trick? With the roofs already low weight limits, i want to do everything i can to make it as safe as possible. Thanks.

 

[peterk9]

The only other thread I could find about Yakima was this one; 2017 roof rack rails - how to fit a Yakima rack to these rails ideas?
Just curious as to why the OEM crossbars would not work? Too low/close to the roof?

Peter