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-mike
To put it simply, if I see a used set on eBay or something, what years could the crossbars come off of and still fit on my 2007?
Thanks
Check the Yakima and Thule websites for options.
For my 2005 Outback, the factory cross-bars hold 100 lbs total.
I compared the Yakima and Thule adapter systems and looked them both up in the hardcopy books at REI.
Yakima says the Lowrider + round bars still only holds 100 lbs total.
Yet the nearly identical Thule Crossroad mounts and Thule bars say they will hold 165 lbs..
Either Yakima or Thule is mistaken. The correct answer would depend on the load rating of the factory rails.
Here is the Thule response (Laura Lee) - 08/14/2008 03:26 PM Hi Tom, The Subaru rating of 100lbs is determined by the strength of the crossbars. Therefore, if you use the Thule crossbars that are stronger, you will have a higher weight rating.
The Yakima crossbars are also weaker than Thule bars and therefore cannot support as much. They are different bars. You are right about the rating for both. Both companies are correct in their weight limits.
You will be able to mount any of our boxes on the Thule rack system.
Here is the Yakima response: Yakima and Thule are in the same industry, but we are two completely different companies. We have different product with different geometries, and different testing processes and standards. Yakima has determined that 100 pounds is the maximum amount of weight recommended, and therefore under warranty, for your vehicle. You are at liberty to use the box in whatever application you want, but we only warranty our product when our instructions and fit guidelines are followed.
I suspect the load I carried on my '08 Outback for ~4000 miles last fall was over the 100# weight limit, but, again, had no problems with it. Sure killed the fuel economy, though!
As seen in the photo below, we had a Yakima Load Warrior cargo carrier mounted on the factory crossbars, with a 7 cu. ft. Yakima soft vinyl cargo bag (crammed full) and a pair of 18-gallon Roughneck totes packed with canned goods and other food items. I estimate about 150#, but who knows, it was likely more than that.
We don't have a sunroof and the '99 barrier was for no sunroof, so was just curious how they hook up and if it would fit.
THX
-mike
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-mike
So, is it necessary to remove the grill - or should the deflector just be attached using the two wraparound clasps over each headlight w/ the associated hardware?
Any advice would be most welcomed & appreciated! Oh, and my 1st post - just bought my 1st Sub. & am very happy!!
-RB
As for the bra, I cannot make recommendations. I will say, however, that you probably ought to be very certain you will never remove it, as they tend to abrade the paint beneath.
Sorry, but no idea on the install.
The instructions are awful, aren't they? I had a 98 Forester and had to figure out all that stuff by myself. I must have had 20 different accessories/mods on that car, maybe more.
once you have used this feature its hard to think of not having it.
Crutchfield says its compatible with the car, if I want this I know I have to go after market. If it isnt feasible I will move to the 2007where I know there is a loaded car at a dealership nearby to get the aux port , I will have to add the autodim mirror and car starter but they are pre-wired so it would be minor.
can anyone comment on feasibility?
Thanks, tr