BRIGHTLINES Aero Crossbars Roof Racks Replacement for 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Subaru Crosstrek & 2017-2022 Impreza
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On top of that, we had two ten-foot kayaks. You must use the cradles to keep the kayak on its side; however, you must keep your weight in mind. Don't go over 150 pounds, and that includes the hardware. I had no issues traveling from New Jersey to Maine. Just make sure to wear nose straps as well.
It certainly ought to. The Impreza and Crosstrek share the same platform.
No, these are only for Crosstrek.
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My vehicle is a Crosstrek 2021, which has the same crossbar as the 2018-2019 model. 2021 (Part Number: 2021) (Part Number: 2021) (Part Number According to the Subaru website (E361SFL400), the item I purchased is supposed to fit my car because it says it fits crosstrek 2018-2019. 2020 br>The products appear to be well-made and simple to put together. However, while it fits the upper surface of the sidebar well, there is a large gap near the bottom. Installation will not be able to close this gap. Picture 1 shows how ill-fitting it is in the sidebar. br>Picture 2 shows the crossbar on my Sienna, which demonstrates how a well-fitting crossbar should look, perfectly wrapping the sidebar with no gaps. When installing your crossbar, be sure to double-check the bottom fitness.
I was concerned about the gaps in these crossbars. I just installed them on my 2019 and they have ZERO gaps. There isn't even a millimeter difference between them. Each of the four corners is extremely tight. In comparison to the previous model, these have a lower profile. The OEM crossbars are also nice.
Quick installation, half the cost of OEM, and my 2019 Crosstrek looks and feels great.
They certainly addressed the gap issue that had been raised in previous reviews. They aren't quite as snug around the rails as the OEM ones are, and there are some small gaps near the bottom, but not enough to cause any annoying wind noise unless you're really flying. I'm willing to put up with some minor wind noise at 60 mph in exchange for the money I saved over OEM. At those speeds, even a perfectly snug fitting bar would almost certainly make some noise. For the record, my Crosstrek is a 2019 model with the same roof dimensions as the 2018 model.
OEM rails that appear to have been rebranded- With the exception of the Subaru logo, the instructions remain the same. They fit snugly to the tops of the roof rails, but there is a gap on the bottom side, and the flex is my main concern. I added a Rocky Mounts bike rack to the top, which allows for a lot of flex when I load up my road bike. In comparison, the factory roof rails on my Impreza were as solid as a rock, even with just my hand rocking the bike. There was no way I was loading my 30 pound fat bike. Also, one of the 4mm bolts stripped/rounded out after I tightened it to the specified torque. Bolts are in need of improvement. There isn't enough faith in the product to carry a mountain bike at highway speeds. It's insane how much they flex- The cross rails flexed to the point where the bike mount screws nearly touched the roof when the road bike was loaded. It's only a short walk down the block!.
With some fiddling around for placement, I was able to install this in a matter of minutes. For XMAS, I used it for a seven-hour drive from Colorado to Nebraska. On the way there, it held all of the gifts and the children's bags, and on the way back, it held the booty and other miscellaneous. The weather on the way back was particularly bad, with snow, ice, and strong winds. The extra wind drag from the THULE box on top was noticeable, and our gas mileage dropped slightly, but not nearly as much as I had feared. br>br>In our 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-door, the wind noise from the crossbars is barely audible. door. It wasn't unpleasant, even with the large box on it. br>br>Overall, it performed admirably in the task at hand.
I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of these. They look great on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, and they fit perfectly. I was initially concerned, but after reading the simple stickers, I realized they were simple to install and set up. The only thing I could possibly complain about is the lack of a security key locking system, but I'm not sure how often these types of items are stolen, so I'll take my chances for the time being.
On the 2018 Crosstrek, there is a minor issue. The good: I have a 2018 Subaru Crosstrekbr>The bad: br>They appear to be well-made and durable. br>Distance between front and back crossbars is about 24"br>Front and rear crossbars clearly labeledbr>No major gaps and screws down tightbr>Adjustable bar length if needed*
br> in addition to a minor problem: br>Adjustability problem with the rear crossbar - The rear crossbar was extremely tight and a challenge to install. I shaved it down to the tiniest setting possible and struggled mightily to get the bar on. Eventually, I was able to put it on. I believe it would have been much easier to put on if the adjustability had been increased by 1/4 inch (to make the bar shorter). The bar appears to be 1/16-inch thick. Even after adjusting to the shortest setting, it was 1/8 of an inch too long. On the underside of the crossbar, where it meets the top of the car's siderails, there is a grooved rubber bushing. I was able to squish it down to the point where I could slide the crossbar mount onto the siderails, but it was a pain. It would have been a lot easier to put on if the bar could have been slightly shorter. The front cross bar was a perfect fit for me, and I had no trouble installing it. *****One thing to keep in mind (this is NOT a problem with the crossbars): The front and back crossbars are only about 24 inches apart. So, if you want to tie a soft roof top luggage bag to the car's actual roof, just use the Subaru side bars and these crossbars as tie-down points. You're kind of limited to a maximum width of 24 inches from front to back when you're down. This is not a problem with the crossbars, but rather with the size of my vehicle. Subaru is a Japanese automobile manufacturer. I bought a 15-square-foot rooftop luggage bag that I planned to attach to the roof (along with a roof protector pad) within the perimeter of the crossbars and side rails, but it's far too long front to back. So I'm thinking of just removing the rear crossbar and leaving the front crossbar on as a tie down (crossbars aren't strictly necessary, but I thought it would be a good idea). ) There are also tie downs for the Subaru side rails included in the bag. This isn't a problem with the crossbars themselves; rather, it's a problem with the bag's size and fit on my Crosstrek.
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