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  • Roof Rack and Fork Mounted Bike Carrier for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen
  • The Rhino Rack Roof Rack with Black Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRVA118B-2, and the Leg Kit, # RRSX100, is a great choice for your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen. This set up offers aerodynamic crossbars that are strong and stylish and legs that attach directly to your vehicle's factory roof rails for a custom fit. For added piece of mind, you may want to check out our Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRVA-LEC4, to help prevent thieves from sliding accessories out of the C-channels. The...
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  • Will EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7284 Fit 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI
  • Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7284 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI. This particular hitch actually fits both the TDI and non-TDI models. This is a really nice hitch that features a hidden design so that only the receiver is visible at the rear. This is also the only 2 inch hitch receiver available for your vehicle, which will open the door to a lot more compatible hitch-mounted accessories like bike racks or cargo...
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  • How To Use a 2 Inch Bike Rack On a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
  • For starters, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Euro Drawbar part # C114122 is not a fit for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. The comparable option we have is EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7284.
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  • Draw-Tite # 24866 Compatibililty with a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
  • Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7284 that you referenced will work on your 2011 Volkswagen Sportwagen TDI. The installation will take about 2 hours with basic mechanical skills and tools, which is at the high end of the time spread of hitch installation. If you are not com I attached installation instructions for you to check out also. If you are not comfortable with the installation, a local mechanic would be very comfortable with the process. If you also need...
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  • Thule The Stacker Roof Mounted Kayak Carrier for 2010 VW Jetta Sportwagen
  • The Thule Stacker Kayak Carrier you referenced, part # TH830 does fit on your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen but you need to add crossbars first. To add the crossbars I recommend the Thule Evo raised rail feet # TH710401 along with the 47 inch WingBars. The Wingbars come in both silver, # TH711200, and black, # TH711220. The feet attach to the factory roof rails and provide an attachment point for the crossbars. To view an install video, click on the provided link.
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  • Will Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack Fit EcoHitch # 306-X7284 on 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen
  • I went out to our warehouse to take a couple measurements on the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7284 that you referenced and found that its hitch pin hole depth is 1-3/4 inches and the overall receiver depth is 4-1/2 inches, both more than sufficient to allow installation of your Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Rack # TH83JV. The 2 inch receiver itself will pretty much sit flush with the rear bumper on your VW Jetta SportWagen so bumper clearance won't be an issue either. This...
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  • Will Malone SteelTop Roof Rack # MPG201 Fit 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen to Secure Thule Box
  • Yes, the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack # MPG201 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen with the raised side rails and it will work perfectly. The square crossbars will indeed allow you to mount your existing Thule cargo box along with just about any other roof-mounted accessory you might accumulate down the line. The included feet with this rack will mount right to those raised side rails and the bars will provide you with a 165 pound weight capacity. I have...
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  • Will Curt Wiring Harness C59236 Work in 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI
  • The Curt wiring harness you referenced, part # C59236, will work fine on your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagen. The linked article will also be helpful to your installation by providing tips for routing the harness power wire.
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  • Can Bearing Buddy Grease Seal be Used On EZ Lube Axles
  • Yes, the Bearing Buddy Spindle Grease Seal # BB60005 can be used without a Bearing Buddy bearing protector. However, it depends what's causing the issue as to whether or not this will solve your problem. I would inspect your spindle and make sure it's smooth and not damaged at all. It's possible the seal failure you're getting is from the seals not being on a good surface to start out with.
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  • Fitting Bike with 15mm Thru-Axle on Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack
  • From some research I did online it looks like the Salsa TimberJack you referenced in your question has a 15mm thru-axle. To install your bike on the Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack # TR02 you will need to remove the 9mm quick release skewer and place your bike's existing thru-axle skewer through the chrome cylinder on the Kuat Trio # TR02. Now place your bike on the rack, hand tighten the nut, and clamp the quick release lever down. I attached the review video for the Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack...
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  • Will Yakima RailBar Fit a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • We have some other similar roof rack options to fit your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen but the Yakima RailBar Crossbars # Y00447-2 won't fit your vehicle. Instead I recommend going with the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar # JA7973 which has a similar look and quality plus it has been confirmed to fit the raised rails on your vehicle.
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  • Will Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Spring Kit # F4176 Fit a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
  • The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Spring Kit, part # F4176, is specified to fit the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen for model years 2009-2010, and 2012-2013. There is no fit confirmed for the 2011 model year. I spoke to a technical contact at Firestone who indicated that the manufacturer changed body styles after the 2010 year and did not complete the re-design in time for a 2011 model year to be test-fitted for this kit. It may fit but Firestone cannot confirm with certainty. We do offer...
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  • Will SportRack Roof Rack # SR1098 Fit a 2013 VolksWagen Jetta Sportwagen With a Sunroof
  • Yes! The SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack # SR1098 is a fit for your 2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen. These crossbars come with the necessary feet that attach to your factory side rails on your vehicle. As far as your sunroof is concerned, the crossbars may cross over your roof, depending where you decide to mount them, however, they will not come in contact with your sunroof, providing your sunroof is electric and slides back into a cavity in the roof. If you have a pop-up sunroof, or a sunroof...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Fit For 2010 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI
  • We do have a wiring harness fit for your 2010 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, and the correct fit is a hardwire option, which is the following part - Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59236
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  • Will a Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier Install on a 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI
  • Yes, I checked with Thule and this Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier # TH56BV that you referenced will work on your 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. However, you will not be able to use your rear windshield wiper. If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes you might be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT. I attached a review video for this product as well.
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  • Replacement Key for VW Roof Rack by Thule with Lock Core # 010
  • I have exactly what you're looking for; you can use the Replacement Key for Thule Racks # THKEYN010 to unlock your VW roof rack made by Thule with a lock core with the number 010 stamped on the core. You can really ignore the N that sometimes goes in front of the Thule lock core numbers and focus on the 3 numbers to determine which keys and lock cores will match your existing setup. If you need to change out the lock cores, you can use the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200...
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  • Will Thule Stacker Kayak Carrier Fit Rola Roof Rack Crossbars on 2012 VW Jetta SportWagen
  • Yes! I am happy to report that the Thule The Stacker - Rooftop Multi-Kayak Carrier Item # TH830 will indeed fit on Rola crossbars included with Rola Sport Series Roof Rack 59820.
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  • Adapter Needed to Use Thule ProRide XT Bike Rack with AeroBlade Crossbars
  • The Thule ProRide XT, part # TH598004, includes all of the parts in its kit that you need to install to a Thule AeroBlade load bar on your 2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen. You will simply use the included T-Track adapter kit and follow the associated instructions to install the bike rack.
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  • Recommended Crossbars Length for Using Cargo Box and Kayak Carrier on a 2012 VW Jetta SportWagen
  • For your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen you'll want to use the TimberLine Towers # Y33TR with the 60" JetStream crossbars which come in Black # Y00426 . Yakima actually doesn't offer 55" long crossbars and the 50" bars would be too short for the box and kayak carrier so the 60" bars are what you need. In addition to the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 # Y07192 I recommend using the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # Y04073 because it is easier to install and use, plus it uses 2 clamps...
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  • Will Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier Fit 2013 VW Jetta Sportwagon with Roof-Level Spoiler
  • Vehicles such as your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagon with a roof-level spoiler can sometimes have issues with bike carriers whose straps or cables might contact it. On some vehicles the spoiler is plastic and may not withstand the pressure of the cables, but your vehicle has been tested by Thule with the OutWay 2 bike rack # TH45JV and has been found to be a proper fit. This carrier includes locks to both secure the bikes to the rack and the rack to the vehicle and it is the easiest to...
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