Yakima Ribcage with Lock n Load Platform - how does it work?

[Dr O11y]

I bought a Yakima Ribcage for my JLU and just got done installing it.
I see that I can mount the LockNLoad Platform on it with 6 Skyline towers - according to the pictures.
What I'm confused by is this: the JLU hardtop slants slightly downward toward the rear, so the rails are also curving down a bit. With 6 feet, where does the adjustment come from to make everything line up straight?

Maybe someone who has it installed can chime in?

Yakima themselves have not been useful - apparently even though the website says "Custom Rooftop Track System with internal supports for Jeep Wrangler Hardtops JL 4-Door, 2018+.", they apparently don't have the Ribcage approved "internally" for 2024 and 2025 JLs, and told me they can't help me. 1/5 stars.

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[cydnee909]

Hi, I was wondering if you were able to figure this out? And how you got the side airbags/the plastic protector off the rollcage to install the first support bar and drill that first hole? Im looking at the same set up because i need a high dynamic load capacity.

 

[Dr O11y]

Hi, I was wondering if you were able to figure this out? And how you got the side airbags/the plastic protector off the rollcage to install the first support bar and drill that first hole? Im looking at the same set up because i need a high dynamic load capacity.

i run it with two Track Towers right now.
For that first hole I marked the location, took the top off, drilled it, then put the top back on. Quite the hassle.

 

[cydnee909]

Okay thanks! Thats what I was thinking of doing. I got some instructions about getting that airbag down but it seems like even more of a hassle. You were able to keep everything level up top too? I brought the track towers and HD bars for it.

 

[Dr O11y]

Yeah it turned out well. No complaints so far.

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