The facet you are asking about is put there by our team. The Saris Bones 3 Bike Carrier # SA801BL has anchor straps and coated clips that attach the carrier to your vehicle that simply need to be tied up so they don't have the extra strap flapping in the wind. For this bike rack you may also consider using a cable lock like # e98891.
We have one bike rack that uses straps/cables that retract into the rack itself so no further securing is needed. It is the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack -... view full answer...
I understand your concern. Fortunately, we have not heard about any damage to vehicles' trunks when using the Malone Runway Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # MPG2142. From the weight distribution of the rack, most of the force is actually allayed to the bottom bar that rests above your bumper and the hooks that attach into the front of the trunk. The angle in your photograph looks normal. I went ahead and attached a picture of our expert installation to give you a comparison. view full answer...
The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2015 Subaru legacy is the Draw-Tite, part # 75673.
This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. The hitch itself weighs about 35 lbs. since we have not installed this on a 2015 Legacy I cannot tell you how much clearance you will have on your specific vehicle. it would depend on the vehicle suspension, tires, etc. We have installed this hitch on a 2011 Legacy and the clearance from the top of the hitch to the ground was 10 inches.... view full answer...
Since you mention that the bolts are pressed in with nuts to hold the wheels on, it sounds like you have lug centric wheels. Lug centric wheels slide onto studs on the hub and are secured with lug nuts.
If a wheel is hub centric, the wheel centers on the hub and bolts are threaded into the hub to secure the wheel.
If you can provide me with your axle capacity, tire size, and bolt pattern I would be happy to assist you in finding a wheel that will work for you. view full answer...
All roof racks will generate noise, but some more than others. Basic round and square bar racks tend to be noisier than elliptical and aerodynamic bars which do better at cutting through the wind. The best way to avoid this concern is to use a roof rack designed to be quieter.
Please also keep in mind that at least as much as the rack itself, what you load onto a roof rack will be the primary cause for the noise you hear when driving. Luggage, cargo boxes or baskets, bike racks and bikes... view full answer...
There is a specific law concerning addition of aftermarket products and their effects on a vehicle warranty, the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation of the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided.
It is not uncommon for auto dealers to be a bit sketchy about aftermarket hitches since they would naturally prefer you purchase their OEM hitch, usually at a premium price compared to the aftermarket products. We have thousands... view full answer...
The Hidden Hitch, part # 87446 and the Draw-Tite, part # 75560 trailer hitches are made by the same manufacturer and are identical. I have attached a link to an installation video for the part # 87446 you can check out. As you can see in the video, the distance from the top of the hitch to the ground is 12-1/4 inches and the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the rear bumper is 6-1/4 inches.
You are correct that the Class lll hitch will have more strength than... view full answer...
When installing a brake controller on your 2011 Subaru Legacy, you will need to find a dedicated wire that shows current only when the brake pedal is pressed.
You may need to enlist the help from someone to find this wire. You can have them press the brake pedal while you test wires to see which one only has current when the pedal is pressed. Normally the brown/yellow wire is the wire you need to splice into and attach to the red wire for the brake controller.
If you are planning on... view full answer...
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