Moving Roof Rails On Impreza Wagon Forum

I also have a yakima on an outback impreza wagon and had to install my fork mount full rail rack backwards with the rear wheel of the bike toward the front of the car.

Moving roof rails on impreza wagon forum.

3 new refurbished from 169 35. Therefore it s possible to shape the end of the impreza s rails to fit the contour of. The headliner must be removed to access the hardware that holds the rail to the body. Impreza 2002 luggage rack 296813.

2000 2007 subaru impreza 5 door wagon roof rack cross bar kit oem new e3610ss100. The removal of the wagon roof rails took about 2 hours. Phillips screwdriver straight screwdriver 10 14 mm sockets ratchet pickle fork door panel removal tool 1 remove the sunvisors including center visor. Jump to latest follow.

Thule rack for cheap also. Research by our fellow forum members regarding roof rails have come up short because the donor models considered have all had flat roofs as opposed to the mdx s slightly rounded roof. Are the factory rails a good thing or would i be better served to pick up the yakima or thule solution for cars without rails. I m looking to get a 2013 impreza 5d wagon or perhaps the new xv crosstrek.

Wagon roof rail removal. I am extremely hesitant to drill in my roof especially in that. 9 2x trim for impreza rails same deal here i m sick of using thule towers on my cars and want something factory. Also the plugs would make for a good fix for the deleters.

The non sport versions of the impreza don t come with roof rails while the sport versions and the crosstrek do. 02 07 subaru impreza wrx wagon roof rails rail set 2002 2007 fits. This allows me to open my rear hatch. Anyone know if the 9 2x holes are plugged or if drilling is required.

Its easier to take the black plastic clips off the trim and snap then onto the roof first. If you choose to turn your fork mount rack backwards i strongly urge you to purchase extra rear tire straps for your rack.