Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 00:25:13 -0400 From: fristnopsamm.wvnet.edu (Ramsey H. Frist) Subject: Re: Yakima Rack for a Saab 9000?
In article <wilde-2009981834220001nopsam-32-100-143-216.co.us.ibm.net>, wildenopsamolorado.edu (Nick Wilde) wrote: > Greetings; > > Question: We have a Yakima rack left over from our previous car (an '88 Mazda > 626). The previous car had rain gutter mounts, which worked fine. Obviously, > they won't work so well on the Saab - but it seems like Yak - at least > the one Yak dealer we went to couldn't recommend anything specific - > doesn't make anything to fit in the integral mounts on the car - is this true? > > Is there an alternative solution, or another source of towers that will > work with a Yak rack. Thule seems to make towers specifically to fit the > Saab, but they don't look like they'll work with the Yak bike/ski trays, > and I'm a bit loathe to buy a whole new rack system if I don't have to.. > I don't know from Yaks but for ferrying bikes on a 9000 you can't beat a receiver hitch carrier. A receiver hitch bolts where the rear towing eyelet is and also to pre drilled threaded holes in the rear bumper. You can get a custom made hitch at http://www.hitch-web.com for about half what Saab charges and install it yourself in about 30 minutes. The hitch also comes in handy for towing. Good luck with your great car. Ramsey
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