Lowest Profile Crossbars and Ski Rack for a 2023 Subaru Ascent
Question:
I have a 2023 subaru ascent, and I want to purchase the lowest profile crossbars and ski rack possible. What is the lowest profile combo and how high will it sit over my stock longway rails on the car?
asked by: Jonny B
Expert Reply:
The lowest profile crossbars for your 2023 Ascent are going to be the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar item # JA7980. These attach directly to your side rails and stick up only 1-3/16". They have a 176 lbs capacity and are 35-5/8" long.
I have linked an installation video below.
The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 item # Y03095 will be the lowest profile and most aerodynamic carrier. It sits 4-5/8" above your crossbars. I have attached a diagram below that will show you the dimensions of this carrier.
Combined these two parts will stick up less than 6" above your roof's side rails.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 30-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Yakima
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Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - Black
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 35 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Flush
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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