Can I Mount 53 Crossbars on a 2021 Subaru Forester with Raised Rails?  

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From the length you provided, I am assuming you are talking about mounting the 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400 (silver) or # TH711400 (black) on your 2021 Subaru Forester Sport with raised rails.

While we do have a great fitment for you, I confirmed with Thule that they cannot confirm with absolute certainty whether 53 inch crossbars fit with your vehicle. This is because they have only tested your vehicle with the 50" WingBar Evo Crossbars like the # TH711320. The reason for the uncertainty is because the Thule WingBar Evo crossbars come with limited channels on the bottom of the bars where they attach to the Rapid Crossroad Feet # TH450R. We do not know for sure if the channel length is available at the exact mounting location where it meets at the feet.

With that being said, we do have a great alternative that is a bit longer: the Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails - 53-3/8" Long # C18118. This roof rack comes with a 150 pound capacity and is compatible with most clamp-on accessories. It also comes with locking knobs to deter theft.

expert reply by: Bob C

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