Can Older Rhino Rack SX Series Legs Fit on a 2021 Subaru Ascent
Question:
Will all Rhino-Rack SX series legs work with a Subaru Ascent with front to back roof rails? I have the Vortex crossbars I used on another vehicle and they are 51. Will I be able to use these on the Ascent? Looks like they are 3inch shorter than what is specified on your website for this vehicle. Thanks
asked by: Doug C
Expert Reply:
Yes. The Rhino Rack Series SX legs like the # RRSX009 are designed for raised factory side rails like the ones on your 2021 Subaru Ascent, so they will work just fine for you. I'm not seeing a 51" long Vortex Aero crossbar available and the closest size is 49" # RRVA126B-2, which are likely going to be a little bit too short to have the bars sit outside of the towers as this kit was designed.
You can test it out to see how your old bars fit but you're likely going to want to replace them with the 54" Vortex Aero bars # RRVA137B-2.
I would just lay them across the vehicle and see where they sit in relation to the rails; you'll want them to sit at least 2" outside the raised factory rails. If they're not, you're definitely going to want to replace them with something a bit longer.
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
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