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  • Thule Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for a 2015 Kia Optima
  • For a complete roof rack system that uses the Thule Rapid Traverse foot pack on your 2015 Kia Optima you will need the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400 for Silver or # TH711420 for Black, the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R, and the Fit Kit # THKIT1629. This is a confirmed fit for the naked roof on your Optima. If you would like to add locks to this roof rack system then you will also need part # TH450400. The Yakima JayLow # Y04073 is a great kayak carrier if you don't already...
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  • Recommendation for a Bike Rack for 2013 Kia Optima SX Turbo
  • I doubled checked with the Yakima fit guide and The Yakima HangOut 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack # Y02638 is a confirmed fit your 2013 Kia Optima. You may find that you may need a bike rack adapter bar like part # Y02531 if you are using the bike rack for a women's bike, since the women's bike frame can be very slanted. The adapter bar would allow a women's bike to sit level on the rack by creating a straight top bar between the handle bars and the seat. For a carrier with a 3 bike capacity...
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  • P315 Conversion Bar for Swagman XP Bike Racks
  • Part # P315 probably would not work with your hitch. My information shows that the only available hitches for your 2008 Kia Optima are Class I hitches and P139 is for Class II only. We do have another adapter that will work for a Class I hitch. It is part # HTAD and it will allow your Class I 1-1/4 hitch to accept 2 inch accessories. You will need part # PC2 to hold the adapter into your hitch, and if you do not already have one, part # PC3 to hold your bike rack to the adapter. Please...
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  • Hitch Options for a 2021 Kia K5
  • For your 2021 Kia K5, you will need the Curt # C58JR. The Curt # C11402 you looked at is specific to the Optima line as the 2021 K5 is wider, lower, and longer than the 2020 Optima, so the hitches are quite different between the 2 vehicles.
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  • Will Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs Fit Thule AeroBlade Bars on a 2015 Kia Optima
  • The Thule AeroBlade crossbars are 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-1/8 inches tall and the Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads # RRRWP03 will fit bars up to 3-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches. So they will fit the Thule AeroBlade crossbars. I have included a link to the Rhino-Rack carrier for you.
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  • Will The Race Ramp Xtenders RR-EX-14 Also Work With The FloTool RhinoRamps
  • The Xtenders for Race Ramps 67" XT Car Service Ramps - 45" Long - Qty 2 # RR-EX-14 are designed to be used with the Race Ramps # RR-XT and # RR-XT-2 that have 10.8 degree ramps. As the FloTool RhinoRamps, like the # FT11909MI, will have a different angle of right around 18 degrees, the Race Ramps will not be compatible. Unfortunately, FloTool currently does not have any extenders available for their ramps.
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  • What Vehicles Does Curt Trailer Hitch C11025 Fit
  • Well I'm sorry to hear about the vehicle being totaled, and I'll go ahead and list out the fits for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11025: 2011 - 2015 Kia Optima 2011 - 2014 Hyundai Sonata Then for replacement hardware you will need Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK.
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  • Hitch Lock for a Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 Hitches
  • That is correct, the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for Kuat Transfer Bike Racks # HLT does not work with the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # KU74FR because of the built-in anti-rattle system the V2 has. Instead you would need a Kuat hitch lock without a threaded pin. - Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks # HL1
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  • Can a 2013 Kia Optima Be Towed Using a Car Dolly?
  • Yes, your 2013 Kia Optima can be towed with the front wheels on a Roadmaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1. According to your owners manual section 6 page 15 it is safe to tow on a dolly with the rear wheels on the ground. It does not give any limitation to distance traveled or speed that you are allowed to drive. Since the ignition will need to be left in the ACC position, The Club Pedal-to-Wheel Vehicle Lock # WICL303RED will lock your steering wheel and help to secure your Optima. You will...
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  • Will the Inno Board Locker Fit a 2013 Kia Optima?
  • The Inno Board Locker # INA744 will fit your 2013 Kia Optima as long as your vehicle has a roof rack system with crossbars. The Inno Board Locker will fit crossbars with maximum dimensions of 3-1/2 inches wide x 1-1/8 inches tall. In order to confirm if the board locker is compatible with your crossbars, I recommend measuring those dimensions. If you do not have a crossbar system on your bare-roof 2013 Kia Optima, I recommend the following compatible roof-rack system: - Inno Square...
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  • Will Pilot Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover # CR-402L Fit Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch on 2011 Kia Optima
  • The Pilot 4 Blade Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover, part # CR-402, will fit the 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch trailer hitches. It comes with additional pieces that can be used to install on your 1-1/4 inch hitch.
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  • Can LED Brake and Tail Lights be Installed on a 2011 Kia Optima
  • I cannot say for a fact how the bulbs tie into the systems you mentioned on your 2011 Kia Optima but I can imagine that the problem is amperage draw. LED lights draw much less power than incandescent bulbs. This can confuse the computers on some vehicles and cause warning lights to come on and maybe some other issues but I can't give any specific examples. The fix is to simulate more power draw by using load resistors on the affected circuits. We sell load resistors # DI34ZR. I have included...
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  • Correct Wiring Harness and Troubleshooting Harness for 2019 Kia Optima
  • The first thing to do is check to ensure you have the correct harness because a 2019 Kia Optima has two different harnesses depending on which model you of Optima you have. For EX and LX models you need T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118453. As of 8/23 we do not have a harness for the SX models, you would need to recheck our fit-guide at a later date or contact the dealer. There are some troubleshooting steps you are going to need to take to figure...
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  • Using Longer Than Recommended 58 Inch Yakima # Y00409 Crossbars on 2009 Kia Optima
  • As long at the crossbars you use aren't wider than the widest part of the vehicle, which could be a safety problem, you could certainly use the 58 inch crossbars instead of the 48 inch ones. According to my research, the 2009 Optima is about 71 inches wide at it's widest point. Using a 58 inch crossbar would be just fine. The rack capacity is 100 lbs, but keep in mind you might be limited by the actual capacity of the roof, if it's less. Your owner's manual or Kia dealer should be able...
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  • Can I Move The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C11402 From a 2018 Sonata to a 2020 Kia Optima?
  • Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11402 that you have on your 2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL will also fit your 2020 Kia Optima as they use the same chassis. You will need to order a Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK to get new nuts, bolts and the square hole spacers. The hardware for a receiver is only designed to be installed once and should not be reused. You will need a T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118453 if you will be doing any trailer towing or have a hitch mounted accessory that...
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  • Roof Rack For 2017 Kia Optima SXL w/ Panoramic Sunroof
  • I do have some roof rack options for you that will work with your 2017 Kia Optima SXL, but the Sport Rack option your looking at # SR1010 is not going to work. You have many different manufacture options for roof racks but I suggest getting the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2, the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA and the Custom DK Fit Kit # DK436. These are about the same size of the sport rack option you were looking at but the aerodynamics of this style bar will be...
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  • Does Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA Require Drilling
  • The Hopkins Backup Sensor System # HM60100VA that you referenced does not require drilling so it would be a great solution for your 2016 Kia Optima that you do not want to drill into.
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  • Replacement Mounting Hardware for Thule Adventurer Cargo Box to Use on Wider Cross Bars
  • The Thule Replacement QM3 Brackets # TH04997 has mounting holes 4" (center on center) apart, so they're going to fit much wider crossbars than your current brackets which only allow for bars around 2" wide and are designed for square bars. The QM3 brackets are the perfect solution as long as your current cross bars are no more than 3-11/16" wide, so I recommend measuring to confirm the width of your current bars. It should also be noted that the QM3 brackets are designed to fit on the...
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  • Roof Rack for a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid
  • I do have a solution for you but the Sport Rack roof rack for naked roofs # SR1002 is not a confirmed fit for your 2013 Kia Optima. I recommend going with the Rhino Rack 2500 series # RRVA126B-2 because they are very lightweight and made from aluminum. The weight capacity is 165 pounds but it is always a good idea to check your owners manual to confirm the weight capacity of your Optima. Also, it has a nice price point too. To install the crossbars you also need # RRRLKVA and # DK283. I...
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  • Trunk and Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Options for a 2012 Kia Optima
  • The Thule OutWay bike racks, # TH45JV, # TH56BV, and # TH65JV are excellent bike racks with many great features, but they are a little pricey. Another bike rack that you may be interested in from Thule is the Archway 3 Bike Carrier, # TH9010XT. This bike rack uses 4 rubber pads that rest on your vehicle to prevent scratching or damage to your vehicle. This bike rack will fit on your 2012 Kia Optima and gives extra room underneath to accommodate for a factory spoiler. You may also want...
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