Will Older Thule Hullavator Work With Yakima JetStream Roof Rack on 2019 Subaru Outback

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we need to buy a set of crossbars for a 2019 outback premium. I like the greater crossbar spread and weight carrying capacity of the Yakima system, as compared to the Thule approach. but I’m wondering: 1 if an older version of the Thule Hullavator 897XT we own can work with the Yakima jetstream bars - which appear to have the same type of T-slot as on the Thule Aeroblades we use on our Forester and 2 If the jetstream bars will work, then can we get by with the 50 inch bars or would we need the 60 inch on the Forester we use 53 inch Aeroblades

asked by: Greg

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Your older Thule Hullavator 897XT will work with the Yakima JetStream crossbars for your 2019 Subaru Outback. The T-slot on the JetStream bars are 1" wide x 1/2" tall, which is actually slightly larger than the T-slot on the AeroBlade bars so you won't have any issues fitting the Hullavator into that T-slot.

As for the length of the bars, I do recommend using the 60" Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426 to ensure you have the needed space to use your Hullavator.

The rest of the parts you need for your '19 Outback are the SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR and Landing Pad 15 for Yakima Control Towers # Y00241. I also highly recommend the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204 which will lock the rack to your Subaru's roof and help protect your investment.

I have added links to video reviews for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Yakima JetStream crossbars have a T-slot that is 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch tall so any t-bolt used would have to fit within those measurements. The 4-bolt set of M10 x 1.5 x 25 bolts #Y8880184 will work since the head is 3/4 inches square but I…

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Answer 2

Your older style Thule Hullavator is designed to fit Thule Aeroblade bars but it mounts to them in the channels that are on top of the bars and not by wrapping around them. The bolts needed are part #919061654 which then thread to the square nut…

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Answer 3

No type of adapter will be necessary to use the Thule Hullavator #TH898 with WingBar Load Bars, as they will fit into the channels of those bars. For your 2011 Audi Q5 you can install the Thule WingBar Crossbars #TH711220 (Black) or #TH711200…

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Answer 4

From my understanding you should just need the M6 x 30 Socket Head Cap Screw #TH919063054, the M6 Washer #951061254, and the Square Nut #853-7557 for installing the older Hullavator into the T-Slot of a crossbar system. This stuff should have come…

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Answer 5

For M8 hex nuts to go with the Replacement Socket Head Cap Screw #TH919063054 we have the #185917.

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Answer 6

According to the instructions for the Thule #TH897XT Hullavator, the kayak carrier is compatible with Thule square crossbars, Yakima round crossbars or Thule AeroBlade and WingBar crossbars that have the channel running across the top. It won't…

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Answer 7

The current Thule Hullavator part #TH898 requires bar space of approximately 28.5 inches so you'd need a rack with around 60 inch crossbars like the Malone Roof Rack part #MPG203 which is a confirmed fit for the raised rails of your 2015 Subaru…

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Answer 8

You will need 8 of the Replacement Socket Head Cap Screw M6 x 30 #TH919063054 and 8 of the Replacement Square Nut #853-7557. This will allow you to install the Thule Hullavator onto various crossbars with the T-slot channel, including the Malone…

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Answer 9

I have a replacement option for you, but I reached out to my contact at Thule and he confirmed that the older Thule Hullavator 897XT you have will unfortunately not fit your new Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars #TH713600. He mentioned that unfortunately…

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Answer 10

The shims you referenced are actually for the older version of the Thule Hullavator but for your #TH898 the shims part #TH56JV are not for your version and aren't needed actually.

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Answer 11

In order to install your older Thule Hullavator TH897XT the Thule aero WingBars, you are correct that an M6 x 30 is needed, as well as the nut and a washer. The exact parts are as follows: - Replacement Socket Head Cap Screw - M6 x 30 #TH919063054 -…

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Answer 12

The Malone Airflow 2 roof rack part number #MPG216 and would not need an adapter. While this carrier was replaced with the #TH898 which is a little more universal in what it can fit your version would still be able to fit around the Malone crossbars.…

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