Yakima MightyMount on OEM roof rack

[genxguy]

I have the OEM roof rack, and I'm looking to add a ski/board rack. After much research online and extensive search on this forum, easiest solution seems to be getting 4 Yakima MightyMounts for $22/each, and attaching a Big Powderhound to it. Total cost comes out to approx $188.00.
Is this the best and safest way to do this, or is there a better solution? Will using the MightyMounts on the OEM roof rack be weaker than getting a total rack system?
Any pics of this setup would be helpful.
Thanks.

[Larrison]

For a ski/board mount you should be fine. I did notice some flexure of the OEM rook rack when I mounted up some Hully Rollers and a kayak for a 1000 mile road trip. Didn't have any problems, but was a bit surprized I could get flexure of the roof cross bars when I tested the kayak mount using my hand to put a cross load on it.

I'm still of the opinion you should minimize the load on the roof at all times -- reduces rollover etc. My rooftop cargo box is primarily used to carry large, light and bulky items (sleeping bags and camping pads) and not anything heavy.

[david37]

MightyMounts will work for what your going to be carrying. I have a 15-year old full Yakima rack system that outlasted three different vehicles. I did have to buy different towers for each vehicle to mount the basic racks but I could still use all of my different Yakima rack attachments. I have a 2002 Sequoia 4X4 Limited with the factory roof rack and I went with the Yakima LowRiders, part #8000118, for the versitility and long term durability, I recommend going with the full rack system even though the upfront costs will be higher.

[random]

I have used Yakima systems for several years and several vehicles. I think that they are great and recoment them,

I have the rail mounts on my SnugTop shell. Unfortunbately, one of the cross-bars is still in Nevada following a disagreement with a low-hanging tree.

Ron