It might be possible to bolt the feet kit part # RRRLT600 directly to a vehicle roof but since that's not how these were intended to be used it would not be my best recommendation. Your best option for a roof rack for your 2008 Saturn Aura would be the Inno part numbers # INB127, # INSUT, and # INK219 which attaches using door clamps instead. This gives you a very secure roof rack that does not modify the vehicle in any way. Drilling into the roof would pretty easily introduce leaks too. view full answer...
The Curt trailer hitch # C12051 fits all models of the 2007 Saturn Aura including your XR with dual exhaust. Temporarily lowering the exhaust is not required but will make installation of the hitch a whole lot easier. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
If you plan on doing any towing with the hitch the recommended ball mount is # C45522 with pin and clip # F-4. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And to add a 4-Way flat connector... view full answer...
Yes, you will need to drill two 1/2 inch holes through the frame rail of your 2009 Saturn Aura 2.4L to install this Curt Trailer Hitch # C12051. I attached installation instructions for you to check out also.
You may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup:
Class II drawbar # C45522
Pin and Clip # F-4
Hitch ball with 2 inch diameter # 19258
Hitch ball with 1-7/8 inch diameter # 19256
Curt custom fit vehicle wiring # C59236 (installation instructions attached) view full answer...