Yakima Universal MightyMount -
There are three types of MightyMounts that turn your factory-rack-equipped vehicle into a gear-hauling machine. Vertical and Horizontal MightyMounts are bar-specific, and come in two styles. Universal MightyMounts are "one size fits all" to almost every factory crossbar.
We think you got the idea by now, but just in case you haven't, these bad boys work with your factory rack to allow you to handle almost any Yakima product.
Dynaflex-padded bails provide protection and grip.
Accessory Lock Housing and SKS cores add security (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Set of four.
No additional tools required.
We think they're so great, some say they inspired our new tagline. That's not exactly the way it went down, but we do think these suckers are pretty sweet.
Fit:
- This one product fits an incredible range of vehicle crossbars, whether they are small, large, wide or even angled
Padding:
- Soft, grippy Dynaflex™ pads protect your crossbars and hold the MightyMounts firmly in place.
- Dynaflex-padded bails provide protection and grip
Insulation:
- We think they're so great, some say they inspired our new tagline. That's not exactly the way it went down, but we do think these suckers are pretty sweet.
Features:
- Simple snap-around design lets you attach your Yakima accessories to your Whispbar Flush or Whispbar HD, Through, or RailBar system
- LiftTicket 4, LiftTicket 6, Big Powderhound SE, PowderHound SE, and any of our older ski racks
- Comes in a set of four and includes hardware
- We think you got the idea by now, but just in case you haven't, these bad boys work with your factory rack to allow you to handle almost any Yakima product
- 4 mounts included
- Universal design lets you move your racks and accessories from vehicle to vehicle with no hassle.
- Quick and easy installation. No tools required. Nice.
- Simple, economical way to attach Yakima mounts to your factory car rack system
- Accessory Lock Housing and SKS cores add security (sold separately)
- Cobra and King Cobra, Raptor, Lockjaw, HighRoller and GT mounts will work. Anklebiters do not work with Universal MightyMounts
- Sold in a set of four, no tools required for assembly.
- Yakima Parts #8003532 and #8003534
- Basic Yakima car rack system not required
- It is also compatible with the most popular Yakima accessories such as upright bike mounts, boat mounts and ski mounts
- HullRaiser, Mako Saddles, Hully Roller, Land Shark, Multi-Mounts, and the older Hoop-style Kayak Stackers will work. Post-style Kayak Stackers do not work with Universal MightyMounts
Average Price History:
| Activity: | Travel |
|---|---|
| Attachment: | Factory racks |
| Capacity: | Varies by accessory and vehicle |
| Compatibility: | Whispbar crossbars |
| Fits bike accessories: | Highroller, Wheel Fork and Raptor |
| Fits boat accessories: | HullRaiser, Mako Saddle, Hully Roller, Land Shark and Multi-Mount |
| Fits luggage accessory: | Basket Case |
| Fits ski accessories: | LiftTicket 6, LiftTicket 4, Big PowderHound SE and PowderHound SE |
| Fits ski mounts: | LiftTicket 6, LiftTicket 4, Big PowderHound SE and PowderHound SE |
| Locking: | No |
| Part Number: | 8003532, 8003534 |
| Warranty: | lifetime |
| Weight: | 3.2 lbs. |
| Works with these Yakima accessories: | HighRoller, Raptor, Mako Saddle, LandShark, KayakSlacker, HullyRoller, HullRaiser, BasketCase, WheelFork, and MultiMount |
Similar Products:
 | Yakima Kayak Roof Rack Universal Mighty Mounts | $40.50 |
 | Yakima MightyMounts - Set of 4 | $34.00 - $40.50 |
 | Yakima Universal Mighty Mount (8003590) | $45.00 |
Yakima Universal MightyMount Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Great for skis
I bought this for a new Subaru Crosstrek (to fit the old Button-down 6 ski rack), since Yakima no longer makes vehicle-specific Mighty Mounts. Took a while to install the first time, just because of being unfamiliar with the procedure, and getting the fit just right. It's easy once you understand the steps though. They fit snugly to the factory aero crossbar using the smaller bail and small bolts. One drawback is the inability to lock the mounts, as they are designed to be unscrewed by hand. However, since the ski rack itself is lockable, a thief would need to steal the entire assembly, skis and all if the rack is locked. I actually bought a set of common hex nuts and washers for about a dollar at the hardware store, and installed these on the extra threading below the thumb wheel screws, and tightened them with a wrench. Now a thief would need at least an adjustable wrench to remove the hex nuts, so while it's still not theft-proof, it can't be stolen in a "crime of opportunity" by someone just walking by, if they aren't carrying tools.
Good option for factory crossbars
I have a pair of these on my 2004 Pontiac Vibe. They're fairly easy to install - the most time consuming part was replacing the bar clamps on my bike racks.Taking them off temporarily takes long enough that I just leave the racks on all the time. You have to run the hand-tightened nut all the way off the clamping screw for each of the Mighty Mounts, so that's three for each bike rack.On the Vibe the factory bars are so flimsy and close to the roof that the clamping bolt on the Mighty Mount can potentially scratch the roof panel if you don't position the mounts right. I've been using mine for half a year with no problems, although they don't clamp as tight as a standard Yakima rack.
definately buy!
I bought these with the Powderhorn SE ski rack, and everything went together fairly easily. I found that I had to undo what I'd put together twice or so, but generally it went together and attached to my roof rack with no trouble. Very secure and well made. I haven't actually put the skis on and headed up the mountain, but, compared to another rack that I gave up even mounting to my truck, the Mighty Mounts with the rack is a great system.
Great great way to add yakima Racks to factory crossbars
If you are looking for a way to make Yakima products fit your factory rack these adapters work well. Get the benefit of not being required to buy an aftermarket roof rack system while at the same time take advantage of Yakima’s life time warranty. I would suggest Yakima products to anyone looking for racks or accessories in part based on their great costumer service.
Great Option for Factory Racks
Have these on our 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Solid system for attaching Yakima accessories to a factory rack. As mentioned in another review, you will probably need 2 sets for each Yakima accessory you want to mount. Use Yakima's fit my car utility to find out what you need for your application. It can be found on Yakima's site at http://www.yakima.com/dealers/?fitmycar
Solid as a rock
The only downside of this product was that I only needed qty. 6 and they come in qty. 4 boxes so I ended up with two extra's.
I was able to not only carry my wife and I's bike but also managed to clamp on my daughters as well. This is one tough clamping system.
I was able to not only carry my wife and I's bike but also managed to clamp on my daughters as well. This is one tough clamping system.
Get a grip.
I used these with a Raptor bike mount on my 2005 Subaru factory bars to bring my sister's road bike from DC to MA. Totally functional, easy to use, and WAAYYY cheaper than buying a whole new rack set. If you have wide, flat cross-bars on your car, this will work for you.
moosejaw kicks ass!!!
as usual, the buying experience was AWSOME with moosejaw! i haven't actually used the racks yet (its not ski season in chicago) but i look forward to getting them ready to go.
Used for Ski Rack on Factory Bars
Fits my factory car rack. Only used to mount ski racks. Carried combination of 4 boards/2 boards and skis for two seasons without any issues. Mounts seem stable.
Mighty Awesome
Great fix for our Pacifica that is hard to fit. Its great to see that a 15 year old basket gets a new life with new hardware.
Negative Reviews:
Fitment? What fitment?
Item description said these would grab the crossbars of virtually any factory-installed roof rack.... Refer to Fit List for size/shape of your vehicle.
Problem is that the choices for fitment did not include factory crossbars which attach to factory-installed rails (a choice in the Fit List). Fit List needs some work--crossbars. Don't know if these will fit. Also why do the mounts cost 40% of the Basketcase? Can you spell rip-off? If I'd known that the mounts would add that much to the price of the carrier I'd have made a more intelligent choice in the first place (if that's possible!). Picked up the Basketcase today. Good thing I didn't have travel plans for tomorrow. Now I've got to wait 2 more weeks for the very expensive (and fragile/unsafe, if one reads the review of this product) Mightymounts. What to do, what to do?
Problem is that the choices for fitment did not include factory crossbars which attach to factory-installed rails (a choice in the Fit List). Fit List needs some work--crossbars. Don't know if these will fit. Also why do the mounts cost 40% of the Basketcase? Can you spell rip-off? If I'd known that the mounts would add that much to the price of the carrier I'd have made a more intelligent choice in the first place (if that's possible!). Picked up the Basketcase today. Good thing I didn't have travel plans for tomorrow. Now I've got to wait 2 more weeks for the very expensive (and fragile/unsafe, if one reads the review of this product) Mightymounts. What to do, what to do?
Scarrrrry !!!!
This rack broke - on the highway - between the kayak J shape and the piece that attaches to the truck rack. That is, the clamp was still on my truck, the J portion hanging from my tie rope, and my kayak skidded down the highway.
The construction is to blame. The J portion is attached to the clamp with a bolt and a very tiny washer. The plastic cracked right around the bolt and washer allowing the J portion to fly off.
I don't know yet how the company will respond to my damaged kayak and dents on my new pathfinder. ( as it happened just yesterday) I'm relieved that no one was hurt.
One lesson learned - no matter how secure a rack LOOKS - never drive behind one.
The construction is to blame. The J portion is attached to the clamp with a bolt and a very tiny washer. The plastic cracked right around the bolt and washer allowing the J portion to fly off.
I don't know yet how the company will respond to my damaged kayak and dents on my new pathfinder. ( as it happened just yesterday) I'm relieved that no one was hurt.
One lesson learned - no matter how secure a rack LOOKS - never drive behind one.
Nice but with limitations!!!
I bought these to put a King Corbra bike rack on a car ... once fitted I realized that the Universal Mounts (they don't make a regular mighty mount for my car yet) are 'limited' to a 30lb bike. Downhill bikes are over 40lbs and I would think that a company like Yakima would design their products to handle today's bikes. Very Disappointed!
Cannot withstand wind
A severe windstorm ripped my kayak and attached hull raisers off the car. I had pulled off the road and was stationary. The tethers at bow and stern kept it from blowing away. Bolts ripped out of the glass reinforced nylon universal mighty mounts. Most disappointing was that Yakima did not answer my email inquiry on their web site.
Poor fit, poor construction, poor design
It's a jack of all trades, master of none solution that sort of works on your factory crossbars. More expensive than the dedicated mounts to boot. Generally poor fit on my car bothers me enough that it's going back to the store for refund. No, I would not recommend this product.
good with factory rack bad with copperhead
this doesnt fit with the copperhead but it did fit on the factory rack quite snuggly
Neutral Reviews:
Not actually "Universal” You’ll need 2 sets for saddles &/or rollers.
This product is not actually universal. For Mako Saddles and Hulley Rollers (maybe others) you will need two sets of Mighty Mounts (8 total). At first I tried to make mounting plates to go from one bolt (mighty mount) to four bolts (saddles/rollers)… But I did not think it was sturdy enough. I eventually bought an extra set of Mighty Mounts; which would have been cheaper to start with. Yakima should notify their venders (like Moosejaw) that two sets of Mighty Mounts are needed for most of their other products. Not Moosejaw’s fault—they’ve been awesome. Thanks!
Does what it intends to do..
The mighty mounts do what they were designed to to, but they are kind of a pain in the neck to assemble. There are a lot if different parts and the bolts get rusty quick. Fit my factory jeep cross bars, so I'm happy.
Make sure you buy enough!
I like the mounts well enough