What Is The Most Heavy Duty Roof Rack Available For A 2021 Subaru WRX STI?

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Hi I was interested in the Yakima SkyLine Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points - HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black specifically for my 2021 Subaru WRX STI. If Ive looked correctly it seems that per foot it only uses one bolt slot into the OEM bracket and if so, do you know which one? Long story short I went off roading in Ocotillo Wells and jumped it which caused the OEM Subaru roof rack bolt to snap in the front most passenger side bolt slot. Ive bought a new bracket to replace but first seeing if the hassle is needed. Im open to Thules brand as well, im just trying to pick the most durable one! Thank you for your help!

asked by: Sarah F

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Hi Sarah! Sounds like you had some fun out there! I'm actually from San Diego and have been out to Ocotillo Wells a few times when my buddy was building his 95 Bronco into an off-roader. Definitely a cool spot to go! ^___^

The following three options I have listed below will be our most heavy duty roof racks that will fit your 2021 Subaru WRX STI:

Yakima SkyLine Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points - HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 # Y95BB
Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 # RR23WP
Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 # TH48SG

The Yakima is by far the most heavy duty with its 500 pound capacity. The Rhino-Rack comes in second with its 220 pounds, and the Thule comes in third with 165 pounds. The Yakima and Thule both attach with that single bolt in your fixed mounting points you mentioned, but the Rhino-Rack uses door jamb clamps instead. The fixed mounting points is a cleaner look and allows for more stuff to be carried than door jamb clamps (like roof tents as they cannot be carried with those door jamb clamp style racks).

So if you are looking for the most heavy duty option that will fit your fixed mounting points, you are looking for the Yakima SkyLine Roof Rack # Y95BB. It's the one to get.

What are you going to be carrying on the rack?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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