VespaGTS Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Does anyone have a part number for the OEM crossbars for a 2005-2007 LGT Wagon? Or if you have found a better solution please share. I will be installing a Rocket Box for skis etc and do not want the Yakima option. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 The Mont Blanc "OEM" rack is junk. Which Yakima option do you not want, and why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 I am trying to hold a rocket box to the roof, but not bikes, or boats. Just a winter solution really. If there are aftermarket pieces instead of OEM I would like to know about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 For low profile (I like for boxes and bikes), Yakima RailGrab. For standard height (ski/board), Yakima Easy Rider (or Locking Easy Rider, even taller). Your box needs to be 76" or shorter. RocketBox 16 is OK, or Atlantis 1600, but Evolution 1600 is far and away the best fit and IMO the best looking. A Thule 440 will fit if you can find the right SR kit. I can look it up for you tomorrow night when I get home if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Yes that would be helpful. It’s good to have options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGTGa Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I have the EZ Rider. Works great. I've only hauled bikes, but looking at mounts for Kayaks etc now. IMG_20160425_195745118_HDR by kornfan891, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I doubt you'll find new OEM cross bars, may be on ebay. I have a Thule, I bought both the wagon and the sedan mount kits so I can move the box forward and open the hatch all the way. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN5049.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I doubt you'll find new OEM cross bars, may be on ebay. I have a Thule, I bought both the wagon and the sedan mount kits so I can move the box forward and open the hatch all the way. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN5049.jpgMax, you sexy devil! Been in the rack biz almost a decade, never seen that solution. Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMileHighGuy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 What has been the most frustrating and confusing for me, is if you go to Thule or Yakima's websites and put your vehicle in, 2005 legacy gt etc, it states that nothing in compatible. So if someone wants cross bars, how do you know what will work and what won't? I've heard people mention the "RailGrab", but its been discontinued and is very hard to find. I've seen newer cars such as Audi's with the same style roof rails, I wonder if we could use a newer style cross bar like the thule aero bars thats made to fit one of these newer vehicles with the similar designed low pro roof rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC2.A0.H0.Xyakima+railgrab+-.TRS0&_nkw=yakima+railgrab+-lowrider Wow, that was very hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 For low profile (I like for boxes and bikes), Yakima RailGrab. For standard height (ski/board), Yakima Easy Rider (or Locking Easy Rider, even taller). Your box needs to be 76" or shorter. RocketBox 16 is OK, or Atlantis 1600, but Evolution 1600 is far and away the best fit and IMO the best looking. A Thule 440 will fit if you can find the right SR kit. I can look it up for you tomorrow night when I get home if you're interested. Yes that would be helpful. It’s good to have options. The kit for the 440 is SR2. There's one currently on eBay for a great price. A rare find. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thule-No-SR2-SR-Speciality-Railing-Rack-Kit-NIB-/302474446433?hash=item466ce1c661:g:Q2wAAOSwxBdZhKHV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Here's a full list of base rack options. I will also post this on the sticky. Low profile: The OEM (Thule-style) square bars were made by Mont Blanc. Those and a newer aero-style version are still imported by PerryCraft in Sparta, NC. See their website for retailers. http://www.perrycraft.com/c-9609-1998-2007.aspx Another square bar option was the Thule 440 specialty rack with kit SR2. Production was brief and availability is limited, especially the SR2 kit. Yakima RailGrab towers make for an especially low profile. Just discontinued, availability is plentiful. Fitting these takes special care to avoid contacting the roof paint. Standard profile: Yakima EZ Rider towers are a nice fit. Discontinued quite a while back, availability is limited. High profile: Locking EZ Riders are maybe half an inch taller than non-locking EZ Riders. Availability is similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I've seen newer cars such as Audi's with the same style roof rails, I wonder if we could use a newer style cross bar like the thule aero bars thats made to fit one of these newer vehicles with the similar designed low pro roof rails. A common question from people who've never seen $2000 worth of gear fall off their roof at highway speeds. Roof racks should FIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 A common question from people who've never seen $2000 worth of gear fall off their roof at highway speeds. Roof racks should FIT. Agree, until you've seen the box move around at highway speeds when a big truck fly's by you...then you'll be glad you have the correct rack system for your car. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VespaGTS Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 I might be screwed anyway due to the box I have, it is a Packasport 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 89" long - Max's solution should do the trick. You can do it with Thule or Yakima. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 You want the Canadian -spec OEM crossbars.. They're damn hard to find now, but still out there. A set came up on Kijiji locally about a month ago.. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/canadian-aero-cross-bars-wagons-190216.html?p=4027036 I've mounted a Thule Boxter on mine. Looks pretty awesome: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3516632&postcount=107 Edit: Maybe this guy still has the Canadian OEM crossbars: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/vancouver-bc-wheels-pads-random-oem-stuff-265090.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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