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Nothing ruins a long drive like the constant hum of wind noise. The Vortex StealthBar’s slim, elliptical aluminum crossbars cut through the air to keep things quiet, even at highway speeds. Rubberized Vortex strips in the top channel break up airflow and keep whistling to a minimum. The flush mount design means the bars sit just 1-3/8" above the factory side rails for a sleek, low-profile look that blends right in.
When you need to haul real gear—kayaks, boxes, tents, or lumber—these bars hold up. Each bar uses an internal H-shaped extrusion that adds rigidity without extra weight. The structural-grade anodized aluminum won’t rust, and the UV-treated, glass-reinforced nylon legs are built to stand up to weather and heavy cargo. The full system supports up to 176 lbs, so you can load with confidence while staying within your vehicle’s roof limits.
This rack doesn’t lock you into one setup. The built-in C-channels let you mount T-slot carriers like bike racks, kayak cradles, or ski holders. For other gear, most clamp-on accessories fit directly on the bars too. The split Vortex strips are easy to trim and reinsert around mounting hardware, keeping the channels capped and quiet even when you switch gear setups.
The integrated lock covers on each leg secure both the rack and channel-mounted carriers with one key. The rubber-coated stainless steel straps wrap completely around raised side rails for maximum grip and protection. Installation is straightforward—most of it comes preassembled—and removal is just as easy when you don’t need the bars on your roof.
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Ratings & Reviews
Brooke M.
5/29/2025
Love the look of the vehicle as a whole! The bars certainly blend right in and look factory! So good to know it was a perfect fit for the '25 Outback Wagon, too! What will be going up there on the bars?
Tilas
5/27/2026
Works great , a bit noisy on some heavy wind days but nothing too crazy , changing the location slightly seem to have helped
Kate F.
5/27/2026
Victoria H.
1/30/2025
That roof racks look great on your Outback Wilderness, Kevin! I would love to see a photo of your roof box installed once you get the chance.
Bob S.
5/11/2021
Great product
Rachael H.
3/31/2016
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Brooke M.
6/4/2021
Thank you for your review! Since you mentioned the sound of the wind, I wanted to suggest a fairing to help cut down on the sound. I attached a link below to our ion. Also, if you take a look at the instructions, there is a warning that you may not be able to use the sunroof while the crossbars are installed because of the clearance between the bottom of the bars and top of the window when its opened. Hopefully this helps!
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