i need some help figuring out what i need to buy for roof mounted racks. i have my rails on the wagon, but i'm curious as to what i need to put the system together



-gabe

 

I have the flat cross bars, Q clips, and the smaller rack from subaru. I need the wind defuser now so it doesn't whistle at me when I drive on the highway.

 

I have the yakima set up crossbars and Q clips that connect right to the original roof rails with the wind deflector then the accessories, bike racks and snowboard holders. its pricey stuff unless you find some used.
becareful if you buy used lots of people leave them on all year long and they get rusted and weathered.

 

Hands down, the best deal you can get for racks is buying the subaru ones.
http://www.subarupartsmall.com/produ...roducts_id=555

Yakima makes them, you get 4 towers, two bars, 4 locks all for 140. Even if you buy used yakima parts, you still cant beat the price.

The subaru kit comes with a little older version of their current "low rider" towers. Just the 4 towers, no bars, no locks. 144@REI
http://www.rei.com/product/679451

Buying the yakima/subaru rack is the best deal in town.

 

There's a bike rack for sale Here.

We're going with a hitch mounted system. I've only had the bike rack for four months. Let me know.

 

hey gabe. I can bring mine out if we have the hooters meet on sat.
do you have the subaru crossbars or aftermarket? give me a call if you need.

 

i dont have any cross anything..just the roof rails

 

yakima lowriders
yakima copperhead
yakima big powderhound...

all accessories fit perfectly across and with about 2mm clearance on the wagon spoiler... only issue is snowboards hit the spoiler when your friends open the hatch when you explicitly tell them to take the boards off first.

 

yakima for sure. I have a full set up. 4 bike mounts. 1 big powderhound...etc. Killer set up...well I'm rail less right now so it's just gathering dust.

 

I have the aero cross bars with Blue Planet surf pads.