How to Mount Yakima SpaceCase Cargo Box to Factory Crossbars on 2020 Subaru Forester
Question:
Hi Folks, I have a Yakima Spacecase roof top carrier that Ive had for quite a long time. I just bought a 2020 Subaru Forester and I would like to mount the Spacecase on the factory rack on the Subaru. I just wanted to be sure the Universal Mighty Mounts for Yakima roof mounted accessories will work with the Spacecase before I order. Thanks!
asked by: David F
Expert Reply:
I do have a solution for you, however I reached out to my contact at Yakima and he said the Universal MightyMounts # Y03590 aren't compatible with your older SpaceCase Cargo Box. The mounting hardware for the SpaceCase is a bit different and you won't be able to properly attach the MightyMount clamps.
Your best route for mounting the SpaceCase to the wider aero-style factory crossbars on your new Forester is to replace its existing hardware with part # 8870098. This kit consists of similar U-bolt style hardware to what the SpaceCase uses, but the U-bolts and brackets are wider, thus able to accommodate crossbars that are up to 4 inches wide.
This will require you to drill an extra hole into the box for each U-bolt. You can use some Loctite # LT37467 to seal up the old holes that won't be used anymore to keep water from getting in.
Jim B.
4/3/2020
Hi Chris - Thx for your reply - As you have proposed this is the arrangement I currently use - however the Thule clamp 5267 needs profiled with a jigsaw To allow it to fit the sport rack bars - to avoid this Operation I wanted to use the mighty mount instead. Hence my original question - how do I transition from the mighty mount to the Thule standard square bars?Thx
Jim B.
4/3/2020
Hi Chris - thx for your response - yep Sportrack bars are too large for the unmodified/profiled Thule clamp 5267 to close - so its back to the original question - is there a means of transitioning from the Mighty Mount to the standard thule square bars - this is my preference as it enables me to keep all my 5 bike racks as-is - appreciate this is not a standard arrangement - thx is advance for your time & help.
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How do I transition from top of mighty mount to grab my Thule square bars? I heard you have test fit these on SportRack already- will this work for me?