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.
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.
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.
Photo # 2
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
Click here to learn how to attach a bicycle to a TYTE rack, Roof rack. Click here to learn how to attach a Surfboard to a TYTE rack, roof rack. |
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