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Base Systems for Automobile Roof Racks

Auto roof racks require the use of a base rack system in order to carry bikes, skis or other cargo. The base rack is the most important component of your multi-sport rack system. Please let the Thule Fit Guide or the Yakima Fit Guide help you choose the correct system. Feel free to contact us with any questions you have. techsupport@cracksandracks.com or 866-925-2287!


 

Thule 400XT Aero Foot
Thule 400XT Aero Foot
Aero feet work in conjunction with Fit Kits to create a bomber multi-sport rack system on vehicles that lack rain gutters or factory racks.
Our Price:   $145.00
 
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Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero Foot
Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero Foot
Designed to work with Rapid Aero aluminum load bars, these feet work with Fit Kits on vehicles that lack rain gutters or factory racks.
Our Price:   $150.00
 
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Yakima 0124 NEW Q Towers
Yakima 0124 NEW Q Towers
The Q Towers give a custom fit to cars with or without rain gutters. They're easy to use and work for more vehicles than any other rack system.
Our Price:   $145.00
 
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Yakima 0135 Q Towers - Pair
Yakima 0135 Q Towers - Pair
The NEW Q Towers give a custom fit to cars with or without rain gutters. Depending on your application, you may only need a pair, so here you go.
Our Price:   $85.00
 
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Yakima Q Clips
Yakima Q Clips
Vehicle specific clips that are an essential part of Yakima's Q Tower base system. Please use the Yakima Fit Guide to determine which clips you need.
Our Price:   $30.00
 
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Yakima 0134 Q Stretch Kit
Yakima 0134 Q Stretch Kit
Two door vehicles and pickup trucks may have to use the Q Stretch Kit to achieve a functional bar spread between the front and the back crossbar.
Our Price:   $125.00
 
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Thule 450 CrossRoad Railing Pack
Thule 450 CrossRoad Railing Pack
This rack fits the widest variety of vehicles. It attaches directly to the side rails to create a bomber multisport rack system!
Our Price:   $150.00
 
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Thule 450R Rapid  CrossRoad Railing Pack
Thule 450R Rapid CrossRoad Railing Pack
Designed to work with Rapid Aero aluminum load bars, this rack fits the widest variety of vehicles by attaching directly to sidrails
Our Price:   $159.00
 
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Yakima 0118 LowRider
Yakima 0118 LowRider
If you have factory installed side rails this is the rack for you. It turns your factory rack into a bomber multi-sport rack!
Our Price:   $149.00
 
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Yakima 0114 LowRider Pair
Yakima 0114 LowRider Pair
If you have factory installed side rails this is the rack for you. It turns your factory rack into a bomber multi-sport rack! This is just a pair!
Our Price:   $85.00
 
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Thule 430 Tracker II Foot Pack
Thule 430 Tracker II Foot Pack
Great tower system for mounting on a variety of factory installed or Thule applications.
Our Price:   $119.00
 
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Thule 430R Rapid Tracker II Foot Pack
Thule 430R Rapid Tracker II Foot Pack
Designed to work with Rapid Aero aluminum load bars, these feet work with Tracker kits to turn factory installed tracks into real roof racks
Our Price:   $125.00
 
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Yakima 0136 LowRider Max
Yakima 0136 LowRider Max
If you have oversized factory installed side rails this is the rack for you. It turns your factory siderails into a bomber multi-sport rack
Our Price:   $125.00
 
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Yakima 0137 Locking  EZ Rider
Yakima 0137 Locking EZ Rider
This is a specialized tower system for mounting on hard to fit factory side rails that now features a locking option.
Our Price:   $140.00
 
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Thule 460 Podium Foot Pack
Thule 460 Podium Foot Pack
Create a solid roof rack for applications that have a fixed-point attachment
Our Price:   $149.00
 
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Thule 460R Rapid Podium Foot Pack
Thule 460R Rapid Podium Foot Pack
Designed for use with the Rapid Aero Load Bars, this foot creates a solid roof rack for applications that have a fixed-point attachment
Our Price:   $159.00
 
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Yakima 0214 Control Tower
Yakima 0214 Control Tower
Control Towers work with Landing Pads to create a bomber multi-sport rack system on almost any vehicle.
Our Price:   $109.00
 
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Thule 440  Specialty Railing Carrier
Thule 440 Specialty Railing Carrier
Thule Thule 440 is a specialty rack for 1998-2007 Subaru Foresters. Fits other applications too!
Our Price:   $169.00
 
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Thule 752 VW Beetle Specialty Rack
Thule 752 VW Beetle Specialty Rack
You drive a cool car, so you need a cool rack to get to your favorite getaways! This is a complete rack system for 98-07 VW Beetles!
Our Price:   $239.00
 
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Yakima 0212 Control Tower Pair
Yakima 0212 Control Tower Pair
Control Towers work with Landing Pads to create a bomber multi-sport rack system on almost any vehicle. Sometimes you only need 2!
Our Price:   $60.00
 
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Thule 300 Gutter Foot Pack
Thule 300 Gutter Foot Pack
This is the ideal rack for vehicles with rain gutters. Still the easiest way to mount a rack.
Our Price:   $135.00
 
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Yakima Landing Pads 1-5, 8 & 9
Yakima Landing Pads 1-5, 8 & 9
The Landing Pads are the bases for the Yakima Control Towers.There are several different pads that will attach to either factory rack or tracks, or to your naked roof.
Our Price:   $22.00
 
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Thule 387 Gutter-High Foot Pack
Thule 387 Gutter-High Foot Pack
This rack is the ideal rack for vehicles with rain gutters. It is available in a variety of sizes to suit any raingutter on any vehicle.
Our Price:   $145.00
 
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Yakima 0226 Permanent Landing Pad 6
Yakima 0226 Permanent Landing Pad 6
These bases used with Control Tower let you permanently attach a rack wherever you want it—on your roof or camper.
Our Price:   $35.00
 
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Thule 953 Gutter-Super High Foot Pack
Thule 953 Gutter-Super High Foot Pack
This is the ideal rack for vehicles with rain gutters. Still the easiest way to mount a rack.
Our Price:   $179.00
 
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Yakima 0227 Permanent Landing Pad 7
Yakima 0227 Permanent Landing Pad 7
These bases used with Control Tower let you permanently attach a rack wherever you want it—on your roof or camper.
Our Price:   $35.00
 
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Yakima 0101 1A Raingutter Towers
Yakima 0101 1A Raingutter Towers
The industries best raingutter tower. Period.
Our Price:   $140.00
 
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Yakima 0104 1A HiRise Towers
Yakima 0104 1A HiRise Towers
Raingutter towers for cars with domed roofs or factory racks that require extra clearance.
Our Price:   $149.00
 
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Yakima 1126 42
Yakima 1126 42" Tracks
Permanently installed tracks give you flexibility for your rack. These tracks allow you to move your load bars to accommodate what you need to carry.
Our Price:   $135.00
 
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Yakima 1127 54
Yakima 1127 54" Tracks
Permanently installed tracks give you flexibility for your rack. These tracks allow you to move your load bars to accommodate what you need to carry.
Our Price:   $149.00
 
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Yakima 1135 60
Yakima 1135 60" Tracks w/ Bolt Hardware
Permanently installed tracks give you flexibility for your rack. These tracks allow you to move your load bars to accommodate what you need to carry.
Our Price:   $109.00
 
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Yakima RoundBars
Yakima RoundBars
Load bars for Yakima Base Systems
Our Price:   $60.00
 
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Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Truck Rack
Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Truck Rack
The Outdoorsman lets you use one rack for work and play. Heavy duty enough to carry lumber, and versatile enough to carry baskets and boats.
Our Price:   $189.00
 
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Thule 368 Saab/Toyota Specialty Foot Pack
Thule 368 Saab/Toyota Specialty Foot Pack
Specially designed gutter foot pack for Saab 69-93 900 & 90 & Toyota 87-91 Camry 4 door and Wagon, 88-97 Corolla 4 door, and 89-91 Cressida 4 door.
Our Price:   $135.00
 
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Thule 369 Mercedes Benz/BMW Specialty Foot Pack
Thule 369 Mercedes Benz/BMW Specialty Foot Pack
Specialty foot pack for certain Mercedes, BMW, & Toyota cars. (Click on title for more details.)
Our Price:   $135.00
 
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Thule 305 VW Specialty Rack
Thule 305 VW Specialty Rack
A base system designed specifically for 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf, GTI, and Jetta
Our Price:   $189.00
 
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Thule 409 Acura Specialty Rack
Thule 409 Acura Specialty Rack
Complete load carrier for 1990-2001 Acura Integra 3 door & 4 door cars.
Our Price:   $189.00
 
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Thule 421  Xsporter Truck Rack
Thule 421 Xsporter Truck Rack
You drive a truck. You use your truck for work and play. You want a rack that can handle both. The Xsporter will do it all for you!
Our Price:   $549.00
 
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Thule 4304 Range Rover Specialty Foot Pack
Thule 4304 Range Rover Specialty Foot Pack
In the land of Range Rovers, these towers are the choice for 95-02 Range Rover 4.0 and 4.6hse models, without factory racks. An Aspen favorite.
Our Price:   $149.00
 
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Thule 444 VW Specialty Rack
Thule 444 VW Specialty Rack
Complete load carrier for 93-99 Volkswagen Golf (Type III) 3 door & 5 door, 93-99 Volkswagen Jetta (Type III) 3 door, and 93-99 Volkswagen GTI (Type III) 3 door cars.
Our Price:   $189.00
 
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Thule 757 Audi TT Specialty Rack
Thule 757 Audi TT Specialty Rack
Complete rack system for 2000-2004 Audi TT.
Our Price:   $239.00
 
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Thule  Load  Bars
Thule Load Bars
Square load bars for maximum load capacity. Required load bars for many of the base systems.
Our Price:   $59.00
 
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Thule  Rapid Aero Load  Bars
Thule Rapid Aero Load Bars
Rapid Aero bars provide maximum load capacity and stylish good looks. Required load bars for many of the base systems.
Our Price:   $100.00
 
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Thule 4002XT Aero Foot-Half Pack
Thule 4002XT Aero Foot-Half Pack
Includes 2 Aero feet that work with Fit Kits to create a hybrid multi-sport rack system.
Our Price:   $78.00
 
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Thule 4302 Tracker II Foot Pack- Half Pack
Thule 4302 Tracker II Foot Pack- Half Pack
Great tower system for mounting on a variety of factory installed or Thule applications.
Our Price:   $79.00
 
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Thule 4502 CrossRoad Railing Half Pack
Thule 4502 CrossRoad Railing Half Pack
This rack fits the widest variety of vehicles. It attaches directly to the side rails to create a bomber multisport rack system!
Our Price:   $77.50
 
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Thule 477 Short Roof Adapter
Thule 477 Short Roof Adapter
Allows you to use the Aero Foot System on cars with short rooflines. Some vehicles require this adapter to achieve proper bar spread for sports racks.
Our Price:   $115.00
 
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Thule Fit Kits - Auto Roof Racks Base System
Thule Fit Kits - Auto Roof Racks Base System
Custom designed brackets and pads for use with Thule 400XT Aero Foot Base System. Brackets are vehicle specific so please use the Thule Fit Guide.
Our Price:   $60.00
 
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Thule SR Kits
Rubber pads that work with the Thule 440 Subaru Specialty Rack for Foresters & Legacys creating a great rack system that mounts onto the existing rack
Our Price:   $25.00
 
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Thule TB60 Track w/ Bolts
Thule TB60 Track w/ Bolts
These racks mount permanently to the roof of almost any SUV, MiniVan, or Camper giving you a bomber multi-sport rack system!
Our Price:   $100.00
 
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Thule Track w/ Flare Nut Fasteners
Thule Track w/ Flare Nut Fasteners
These racks mount permanently to the roof of almost any SUV, MiniVan, or Camper giving you a bomber multi-sport rack system!
Our Price:   $125.00
 
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Thule Tracker Kits
Thule Tracker Kits
Vehicle specific kits for use with the Thule Tracker II Foot Pack. Please use the Fit Guide to determine which kit you need.
Our Price:   $50.00
 
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Yakima  Fairings
Yakima Fairings
Fairings are a must have to reduce wind noise and give your rack system a nice finished look!
Our Price:   $60.00
 
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Yakima 1115 WindJammer
Yakima 1115 WindJammer
Simple design snaps on front crossbar to create smooth flow of air and cut down on wind noise.
Our Price:   $19.00