I picked up a yakima ski rack today but now I need crossbars to attatch it to. Do you guys think I should go with the Mopar factory bars or pick up a thule or yakima system. The mopar bars do not require a tower unit to attatch the cross bars to teh roof rails right? Anyone have some bar units for sale? I tired to use the search feature but I found no help!

I am not 100% sure of this, but I think if you have the Yakima racks you need to use Yakima bars. That is what I have and am very happy with them. I have used them for many years and just get the few parts need to fit on different vehicles.

Here is a pic of the mounts and bars.

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96 XJ
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With yakima's mighty mounts my powderhound rack can fit on most factory crossbars (or so I read).

I'm going to need something. I hope to hear from someone who is using the mopar crossbars.

Hey, that's my mounting system too!!! It's great! I can throw all sorts of lumber, sheet goods...you name it! I like the fact that it straight over the width. The Mopar looks like it curves through the width.

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2005 4x4 Sport
Yakima Low Riders
Hidden Hitch
MOPAR tow hooks
RL Skink Step Sliders
Magnaflow
3/4 armored
235/70/16 Grabber AT 2
and a lot of little stuff...

No, the mopar doesnt curve, they are flat..

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[quote="Jeepjeepster"]No, the mopar doesnt curve, they are flat..

My bad, must be thinking of some other crossbars.

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2005 4x4 Sport
Yakima Low Riders
Hidden Hitch
MOPAR tow hooks
RL Skink Step Sliders
Magnaflow
3/4 armored
235/70/16 Grabber AT 2
and a lot of little stuff...

I have Yakimas on LowRider mounts and like them. One of the things I like best is that this is the third rig to run them.

The Yakima accessories will generally fit any cross bar unless it is really large.

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Dave

'06 CRD Limited, Lt. Khaki, MOPAR Slush Mats/Skids, DrawTite Front Hitch, Mag Lite, Yakima Bars, Thule Bike Rack, Fumoto, ORM, 245/70 Revo 2

Wish list: Lift, Boulder Bars, Something Bigger in the Front and Back, More Lights