2008 forester fit? Rails are not raised. Bt do stick up a good 2 inches. Thinking this clamp would grab that?
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It will not grab.it needs at least a minimum 1 half inch raised to securely fit.
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i googled the 2008 forester and see that the rails are similar to my liberty. the liberty's rails only come up about that far as well. ought to fit fine. hope it helps
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The pictures I've seen of the 2008 Forester would seem to suggest that these crossbars would fit. What I can say for sure is that they worked wonderfully on our 2009 Kia Sportage. Tied a large stroller to them and drove 1000 miles (round trip) without any problems.
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It fits my 2012 Forester quite nicely. The feet are very adjustable, both from a width standpoint (east-west) to deal with the placement of the roof rails; and also the clamping mechanism has enough allowance for rails of varying width. The tightening mechanism is built into the end cap of the cross-bar.It's a pretty slick system. My only minor gripe is the wind-noise - it's a low-grade hum at highway speed.
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My 2008 Silverado is 68" and BakFlip fit just fine. Did decide to take cargo rails out. Easier to mount brackets for cover. YouTube also has very good install videos.
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I don't think so. I believe they changed the style of the forester in 2009, and this hitch would not fit on an older model. I have a 2010 forester and it worked great. Hope that helps a little.
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Unfortunately the bottom rails when extended are approximately 1/8" above the base. I had a similar problem since my cabinets had a 1/4" lip. I solved it by cutting two each 1/4" X 2" strips of Poplar bought from my local Do It Yourself store. For you I would use 1/2" X 2" - easy fix and by the way - you will really like using the roll out drawers.
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I can't tell if it hangs lower than the stock, as I don't have anything to gage it by at this time. But I am still using the factory lower plastic skirt that is used with the factory bumper.
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I just installed in my 2014 Crosstrek, guide says it should fit the forester as well. There is a video of the install in a Forester online at another websites that sells hitches and this adaptor, looks pretty straightforward. Kit includes everything you need. Took me about 15 minutes on the Crosstrek.
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for a 1.25, i think you need an adapter and it would hang WAY out from your bumper(i have a 2007 outback). On deep ro steep drives it scrapes. Currently i have a Class 3 hitch, and i think its 2" and fits. Has a little play, but once it has weight it sits much more stable. Iput two large totes with camp gear on it when we travel.
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Hi Karen, This particular pet barrier is not suitable for your model but we do have one that is, the stock code is TDG1457 and this is suitable for Foresters from 2013 onwards. You can find this barrier on our Amazon page by typing the code into the search bar. If you have any other queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Bernice Travall
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My barrier works A-1 super 8th my 2009 Forester. A dealer can tell.you how.much the cargo space has been modified from the 2009-10 models to the present configuration
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First, you should consult Thule's fit guide. That should be much more reliable than asking random people on Amazon. Secondly, I have these on a 2011 Forester, which probably doesn't have exactly the same side rails, but are probably similar. And you won't use your factory crossbars with these.
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I have a 2007 subaru forester, and they fit with some modification. They are a little deep, and the power window was hitting the speaker magnet, so I had to use a 1/2 inch adaptor to increase the clearance. I also put some foam around the edge between the speaker and door to create a good seal.
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My 2009 forester has very different factory rails than the 1999 model. This product works great for my needs. In hindsight I should have gotten some quality used Yakima attachments and some galvanized pipe to save money and would have a much longer lasting more attractive solution. Plus I could have painted the pipe any color!
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Yes, it doe hang below the bumper, you don't lose much clearance, just about the thickness of the hitch, 2".I don't know what you will use it for but please note that if you are going to use with a foldable bicycle rack, the trays may hit the bumper when the rack is in folded position. I have the Thule T2 and the plastic trays for the front wheels hit the bumper. This issue does not happen with older Forester models. I had to buy a 2" hitch extension and it works fine. The hitch sticks out back a little bit more, maybe 2", but it is not an issue. The rack is firm and sound. Yes, it doe hang below the bumper, you don't lose much clearance, just about the thickness of the hitch, 2".I don't know what you will use it for but please note that if you are going to use with a foldable bicycle rack, the trays may hit the bumper when the rack is in folded position. I have the Thule T2 and the plastic trays for the front wheels hit the bumper. This issue does not happen with older Forester models. I had to buy a 2" hitch extension and it works fine. The hitch sticks out back a little bit more, maybe 2", but it is not an issue. The rack is firm and... » Read More Yes, it doe hang below the bumper, you don't lose much clearance, just about the thickness of the hitch, 2".I don't know what you will use it for but please note that if you are going to use with a foldable bicycle rack, the trays may hit the bumper when the rack is in folded position. I have the Thule T2 and the plastic trays for the front wheels hit the bumper. This issue does not happen with older Forester models. I had to buy a 2" hitch extension and it works fine. The hitch sticks out back a little bit more, maybe 2", but it is not an issue. The rack is firm and sound. « Show Less
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It will not fit the Forester. There is not one offered for the Forester yet.
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The rear of my '97 now appears a little higher than the front, though I wouldn't say 4 inches. With the airbag suspension the rear would "kneel" when you park for ease of loading, but with the kit it is up where it can take a cargo load on the road. The tops of my bumpers measure close to the same height from the ground now. Did you get the front shocks installed at the time the rear springs were installed? Even if the existing shocks were still good, that is a good idea and will affect the stance. Did you put a 4x2 kit on a 4x4 truck? That would definitely mess up the stance. Possibly you got so used to seeing it sitting down on it's haunches that the rear just looks too high now? Folks on the Ford forums might have more info, some of them are techs with a lot of experience. Just a note, I got mine last April and still like them even if my truck rides like a truck now instead of a car.
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I wouldn't be so worried about the width it's about being able to drive up them. In my stock height scion FRS my bumper hits so they are useless to me. So a lowered stang probably can't get up them.