Recently picked up a Yakima Mega Warrior basket and would like to the smaller Load Warrior basket. Willing to meet for trade in either Northeast Oklahoma or Northwest Arkansas.
They are two different baskets unfortunately. The Mega is longer and wider. The middle section you are referring to are extensions to make the basket even bigger. They make different extensions for both baskets. IE the extension for a mega wont work with a load warrior.
Took the plunge and cut it up and welded it back together. Took about a foot of material out. Fits perfectly on the bars now. Just have to finish making my clamps to keep it on the rack now. Will post pics once I'm done.