In just a few steps you can fit a car with a TYTE rack,
roof rack.
1. First open all the doors on the vehicle and decide
how th load bars are going to be positioned.
To properly determine position for use with bike
attachments read the next step otherwise continue to
step 3.
2. Measure the distance from the handle bars to the
seat post, (generally around 20" to 26") this is the
distance that will be needed between the load bars.
For different size bike transportation you may rotate
one of the handle bars 180 degrees and it will save
you about 6" (photos 4 & 5 below and to left).
3. Look on the inside of the door frame, near the
roof's edge, you will find a "panel seam", (photo #1).
This "panel seam" will be concealed underneath a
rubber or similar material weather stripping.
4. Determine if the strip is removable or glued in
position. If it's glued in, you will need to place the
J-clip, (photo # 2, 2-a) over the top of the weather
strip. If it's easily removed then you can place the
J-clip underneath the strip. The J-clip must engage
or anchor itself to the vehicle, (similar to a grappling
hook) on both sides of the vehicle and inside the door
jam. Once the j-clip has hooked on to a stable and
strong body feature of the vehicle then you may
tighten the straps.
5. Tighten the straps simultaneously on each side
this will cause the load bars to drop down towards the
vehicles roof top creating enough force to remain
secure while driving.
6. Testing the strength of the rack attachment can
be done by applying pressure to the connecting
straps to ensure it is not loose verify that less than
1/4" of movement is possible while pushing down on
the strap (photo #3). You may also grasp the rack's
load bars and shake them vigorously and the car
should move with the bar.
Most likely this rack will be used on more than one
vehicle, the more it's used the easier it will become.
roof rack.
1. First open all the doors on the vehicle and decide
how th load bars are going to be positioned.
To properly determine position for use with bike
attachments read the next step otherwise continue to
step 3.
2. Measure the distance from the handle bars to the
seat post, (generally around 20" to 26") this is the
distance that will be needed between the load bars.
For different size bike transportation you may rotate
one of the handle bars 180 degrees and it will save
you about 6" (photos 4 & 5 below and to left).
3. Look on the inside of the door frame, near the
roof's edge, you will find a "panel seam", (photo #1).
This "panel seam" will be concealed underneath a
rubber or similar material weather stripping.
4. Determine if the strip is removable or glued in
position. If it's glued in, you will need to place the
J-clip, (photo # 2, 2-a) over the top of the weather
strip. If it's easily removed then you can place the
J-clip underneath the strip. The J-clip must engage
or anchor itself to the vehicle, (similar to a grappling
hook) on both sides of the vehicle and inside the door
jam. Once the j-clip has hooked on to a stable and
strong body feature of the vehicle then you may
tighten the straps.
5. Tighten the straps simultaneously on each side
this will cause the load bars to drop down towards the
vehicles roof top creating enough force to remain
secure while driving.
6. Testing the strength of the rack attachment can
be done by applying pressure to the connecting
straps to ensure it is not loose verify that less than
1/4" of movement is possible while pushing down on
the strap (photo #3). You may also grasp the rack's
load bars and shake them vigorously and the car
should move with the bar.
Most likely this rack will be used on more than one
vehicle, the more it's used the easier it will become.
Mini van owners
Vehicles with sliding
doors may not
effectively attach a
rack unless they have
existing roof racks
because the sliding
doors may interfere
with the attachment
strap. Factory
installed racks can
easily be made more
functional with a TYTE
rack, roof rack.
Vehicles with sliding
doors may not
effectively attach a
rack unless they have
existing roof racks
because the sliding
doors may interfere
with the attachment
strap. Factory
installed racks can
easily be made more
functional with a TYTE
rack, roof rack.
Towers attach to the ends of
the load bars. There are two
holes at each end, in order to
allow attachment to vehicles of
different widths. Choose the
attachment that works best with
your vehicle type, typically the
roof top is strongest towards
it's edges.
1st choice 36"on center =6"
over hang, both sides.
2nd choice 40"on center =4"
over hang, both sides.
Bar clearance 3-" that is the
distance between the roof and
the load bar.
the load bars. There are two
holes at each end, in order to
allow attachment to vehicles of
different widths. Choose the
attachment that works best with
your vehicle type, typically the
roof top is strongest towards
it's edges.
1st choice 36"on center =6"
over hang, both sides.
2nd choice 40"on center =4"
over hang, both sides.
Bar clearance 3-" that is the
distance between the roof and
the load bar.
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Photo # 1
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Photo # 3
Attaching to a vehicle without factory racks.
Attaching to a vehicle with factory racks.
Check your existing rack load limitations prior to
attachment.
1. Remove the J-shaped clips from the four straps
attached to the towers. (Put the J-clips in the tool
pouch for future use with other vehicles)
2. Positioning the rack on the roof top, (for
positioning of the load bars for use with bike
attachments read the next three steps otherwise
continue to step 4).
3. Measure the distance from the handle bars to the
seat post, (generally around 20" to 26") this is the
distance that will be needed between the load bars.
For different size bike transportation you may rotate
one of the handle bars 180 degrees and it will save
you about 6" (photos 4 & 5).
4. Then wrap the strap around the running bar and
then back through the strap cinch clip (photo #6).
5. Repeat the process on both ends of the load bar
then tighten Evenly. Your factory racks must have a
gap between the roof top and the vehicle, in order
for this process to work. Your racks must not exceed
3" of height off of the top of the vehicle for this
process to work.
6. Tighten the straps simultaneously on each side
this will cause the load bars to drop down towards
the vehicles roof top creating enough force to remain
secure while driving.
7. Testing the strength of the rack attachment can
be done by applying pressure to the connecting
straps to ensure it is not loose verify that less than
1/4" of movement is possible while pushing down on
the strap (photo #3). You may also grasp the rack's
load bars and shake them vigorously and the car
should move with the bar.
Most likely this rack will be used on more than one
vehicle, the more it's used the easier it will become.
attachment.
1. Remove the J-shaped clips from the four straps
attached to the towers. (Put the J-clips in the tool
pouch for future use with other vehicles)
2. Positioning the rack on the roof top, (for
positioning of the load bars for use with bike
attachments read the next three steps otherwise
continue to step 4).
3. Measure the distance from the handle bars to the
seat post, (generally around 20" to 26") this is the
distance that will be needed between the load bars.
For different size bike transportation you may rotate
one of the handle bars 180 degrees and it will save
you about 6" (photos 4 & 5).
4. Then wrap the strap around the running bar and
then back through the strap cinch clip (photo #6).
5. Repeat the process on both ends of the load bar
then tighten Evenly. Your factory racks must have a
gap between the roof top and the vehicle, in order
for this process to work. Your racks must not exceed
3" of height off of the top of the vehicle for this
process to work.
6. Tighten the straps simultaneously on each side
this will cause the load bars to drop down towards
the vehicles roof top creating enough force to remain
secure while driving.
7. Testing the strength of the rack attachment can
be done by applying pressure to the connecting
straps to ensure it is not loose verify that less than
1/4" of movement is possible while pushing down on
the strap (photo #3). You may also grasp the rack's
load bars and shake them vigorously and the car
should move with the bar.
Most likely this rack will be used on more than one
vehicle, the more it's used the easier it will become.
Photo # 6
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Photo # 4
Photo # 5
| The towers are temporarily placed on the load bars during packaging. They need to be set up to suit your vehicle, heres how to do that. |
Photo # 2-a
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