Q: I’m trying to install the Thule 480 Traverse car rack system on my Saab 9-2x but having issues. Specifically, the Thule 1210 Fit Kit clip is not long enough to reach from the Thule 480 Traverse Foot to the correct position on the Saab 9-2x door well. Any help?

A: Check out the photo below that troubleshoots this issue…

Image A depicts grey screw on the Thule 480 Traverse Foot in the fully tightened position and clip positioned at highest point (the Fit Kit attaches to the clip). If you find that the Fit Kit does not reach down far enough to be positioned correctly on your doorwell, simply fully loosen the grey screw and the clip will lower to its lowest position as depicted in image B. You can then attach the Fit Kit to the clip in this lowest position, allowing the Fit Kit to be properly positioned on the doorwell.

Saab 9-3 bike rack system utilizing Thule 450 Crossroads system with Thule 516 Prologue Bike Rack

A very nice car with a very nice rack system.  Here’s a Saab 9-3 with factory roof rails using the very nice Thule 450 Crossroad car rack base system which fits most raised side rails.  For safe and secure bike transport, this Saab 9-3 has chosen the very nice Thule 516 Prologue bike rack for carrying what I can only assume is a very nice bicycle.

A fantastic picture showcasing a great way to effortlessly load 2 kayaks onto a Saab 95 roof rack with 2 kayak racks attached using the Yakima ShowBoat roller lift assist device.

Looking for the perfect solution for effortless one person loading and unloading of kayaks. This photo illustrates how a Saab 9-5 kayak roof rack and roller setup using the Yakima ShowBoat roller, Yakima HullRaiser kayak rack and complete set of Yakima Mako Saddles (2 pairs) can serve as the dream ticket for using up virtually no energy during kayak loading and unloading. All these components are mounted to a Saab 95 aftermarket multi-purpose base rack system that is attached to the Saab 9-5 factory side rails.

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