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Yakima Fork Lift Bike Carrier
Does anyone know if this will fit a 2009 Outback Wagon. I am...
By Joseph
Ranked #1272 - Car Racks
February 10, 2010
Does anyone know if this will fit a 2009 Outback Wagon. I am concerned that I will not be able to open the rear hatch with the racks on the car. I know for sure that the bike tire will hit the rear hatch, that is not my concern. I don't want to have to take the rack on and off again to restore the functionality of the rear hatch.
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By Kevin Korpi
Ranked #399 - Car Racks
July 16, 2010
I have a 2009 Outback. No need to mount this backwards it literally fits like a glove. I have about .5" clearance when the rear hatch is open. Just make sure your front cross bar is all the way forward.
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By Rich Kuipers
Ranked #466 - Car Racks
April 5, 2010
Joseph, You have the option of running the fork mounts backward on your factory rack. Instead of mounting the fikes with the fork facing the front of your vehicle, you can simply mount the rack on the back bar with the rear wheel facing the front fo the car, and you should be golden., If you have not already tried to mount the Frk Lift on the factory bars, try moving your front bar all the way forward and then attaching the fork lifts If this does not work and you still have contact with the rear Hatch, attach it as I recommended earlier and you will be fine,
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