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1996 Ford Explorer
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Black

Part Number: MAL84AR
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This quiet, aerodynamic roof rack mounts to your Volkswagen Golf SportWagen with raised, factory side rails. Crossbars accommodate accessories that mount in the T-slots or clamp around the bars. Full-length aluminum crossbars maximize carrying capacity. Includes locks. Great Prices for the best roof rack from Malone. Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Black part number MAL84AR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Ford Explorer - Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Black

  • Aero Bars
  • 58 Inch Bar Space
  • Malone
  • Overhang
  • 2 Bars

This quiet, aerodynamic roof rack mounts to your Volkswagen Golf SportWagen with raised, factory side rails. Crossbars accommodate accessories that mount in the T-slots or clamp around the bars. Full-length aluminum crossbars maximize carrying capacity. Includes locks.


Features:

  • Aero-style roof rack lets you mount accessories on your Ford Explorer with raised, factory side rails
  • Aerodynamic shape creates a quiet roof rack system
  • Full-length design maximizes space for carriers and accessories
  • Versatile crossbars accommodate accessories that mount in the T-slots or clamp around the bars
  • Rubber strips in T-slots reduce drag and wind noise
  • Safe and easy installation - rubber-coated steel clamps fit tightly around side rails
  • Locking tower covers secure roof rack to side rails
  • Lightweight, aluminum crossbars are rustproof
    • Black color
  • Plastic endcaps help keep water and debris out of bars
  • Durable nylon towers are weather resistant
  • Complete system includes 4 towers, 2 crossbars, installation tool and keys


Specs:

  • Rack weight capacity: 165 lbs
    • Always observe your Ford Explorer's maximum roof load capacity
  • Minimum crossbar spread: 24"
  • Crossbar dimensions: 58" long x 3" wide x 1" tall
  • Weight: 13 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


The Malone AirFlow2 roof rack lets you carry gear and accessories on the roof of your Ford Explorer with raised, factory side rails. This complete roof rack system includes 2 aluminum, aerodynamic crossbars and 4 towers. The full-length crossbars extend past the towers to give you more mounting space for carriers, and the towers have built-in locks to protect the rack from theft. The rack clamps onto your raised side rails and tightens down with the included tool, so it's easy to remove and install.


Aerodynamic Shape

Malone AirFlow2 Crossbar with Endcap

The AirFlow2's Aerodynamic shape helps control air flow over and under the bar to significantly decrease wind noise and vibration even at highway speeds. This decreases the need to add a fairing to your roof rack. The aero-style bar also reduces drag and helps maintain fuel efficiency.


Lightweight, Aluminum Crossbars

The black crossbars are made of aluminum, which makes them strong, lightweight, and resistant to corrosion. The bars also have plastic endcaps to protect the interiors from the elements and to give your roof rack a finished look.


Durable Towers with Built-In Security

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack Towers

The towers are made of molded nylon that won't fade or wear down when exposed to the elements. Each tower includes a nylon cover with a built-in lock to deter would-be thieves from removing the rack from your roof. The covers also protect the towers' interior and hardware from the elements.


Easy Installation with Rubber-Coated Steel Clamps

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack Installed

The towers attach to your Ford Explorer's raised, factory side rails with rubber-coated steel clamps. The rubber coating provides a superior grip on your side rails and protects them from damage during installation and use.


Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack Installation Tool

To tighten, simply turn the bolt inside the tower assembly with the included installation tool until the clamps are snug. Once assembled, the towers and crossbars stay together as one unit, which makes removing, storing, and reinstalling the system a snap. To remove, simply remove the cover and loosen the bolts inside the towers with the installation tool.


Channel and Clamp-On Accessories

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack Rubber Clamps

These crossbars have built-in top channels with strips that allow you to carry channel-mounted accessories on your roof. You can remove, trim, and re-insert the strips around the mounting hardware of your accessories to keep the crossbar channel capped and quiet.


The AirFlow2 includes full-length crossbars that extend past the towers. The increased length gives you more space to mount accessories and carriers to your roof rack. The bars are compatible with most universal, clamp-on accessories and carriers.




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Installation Details MAL84AR Installation instructions

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This quiet, aerodynamic roof rack mounts to your vehicle with raised, factory side rails. Crossbars accommodate accessories that mount in the T-slots or clamp around the bars. Full-length aluminum crossbars maximize carrying capacity. Includes locks.

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    The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MAL84AR you were looking at will fit your 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness edition. Our fit guide can be a little confusing since these particular crossbars say it fits all models, excluding Wilderness and Wilderness trims. These multiple listings can be confusing but I can assure you these will fit the factory raised rails on your Forester. The same is true for the shorter 50" Crossbars # MAL74AR I saw you were also looking at.
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    I'm sorry for the confusion Doug as this is a common issue with our fit guide with vehicles like your 2024 Subaru Outback. On the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MAL74AR you found we list both excluding Wilderness and Wilderness to say it will fit both you Wilderness and models which are not a Wilderness. We also have the wider 58" System # MAL84AR if you want a bar longer than the 50" bars in the system you found.
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    Hi June! We do have options for your 2023 BMW X5 with those flush rails, but the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MAL84AR is only going to fit the raised rails, unfortunately. What you are going to want is the Rhino-Rack Sportz Roof Rack for Flush Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 # RR76KG. It is more expensive, but will attach in a similar way to the Malone rack, though it is compatible with flush rails. I included a picture of this installed on an X5 with those flush rails for reference as...
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    Hi Todd! The Yakima SkyBox NX 16 # Y95AV will fit bars that measure at most 3-1/2" wide by 1-11/16" tall. The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MAL84AR bars measure 3" wide by 1" tall, so they are definitely compatible. Just be aware of the 165 pound capacity for the roof rack and the 47 pound weight of the roof box. What are you wanting to carry in the box?
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  • Will the Thule Hull-a-Port Fit on Malone Crossbars
    Hey Rich yes, your Thule Hull-a-Port Kayak carrier will work great with Malone Crossbars like the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails # MAL84AR. The Hull-a-Port just attaches to any standard set of crossbars, so it'll work fine with these bars. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you!
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