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Reusing Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars on a 2018 Subaru Forester with Raised Rails  

Updated 11/12/2026 | Published 11/11/2026

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Hello, I recently sold my car that I had previously purchased roof racks from eTrailer for. That car 2015 Altima had no roof rails and the rack was installed on a naked roof. Here is what was purchased at the time and is all still in good working condition: RRVA126B-2 Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49 Long - Qty 2 RRRLKVA Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4 DK381 Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof MAL38FR Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, SUP, and Canoe Carrier with Tie Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading I was looking for the most cost effective solution to re-use what I already have to install roof racks on my 2018 Subaru Forester with factory roof rails. Could you please confirm if purchasing the below legs would allow me to reuse my existing crossbar and carrier and install on the 2018 Subaru Forester roof rails? Or if not, can you please advise what I would need to purchase instead? Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Sportz Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 Part Number: RRSX022 Thank you in advance! Corey

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Expert Reply:

Hey Corey! Good news, you can reuse your existing Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 and Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak Carrier # MAL38FR on your 2018 Subaru Forester.

What you need are the Rhino-Rack RX100 Legs # RR97AP. These are a confirmed fit for your Forester's raised roof rails and work with your existing 49" crossbars. You won't need the old # RRRLKVA legs or # DK381 fit kit, and no additional hardware is necessary. Just swap out the legs and you'll be ready to go!

Where are you headed next with your kayaks once you get the Subaru set up?

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