[Kiffall En]

I run a huge Yakima skybox full time on my sled. I'm well aquinted with the fuel economy hit... But I'm curious of your thoughts on the [roof box's] impact on my rear suspension and how to counter what I've experienced as saggy and crap.


Halp!!

-cheers

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[DavidPeab]

What model, year, mileage?

 

[Rub]

And here I thought you were going to show off your Marge Simpson hair through the moonroof.

 

[Kiffall En]

What model, year, mileage?

2002 outback limited wagon

 

[Kiffall En]

And here I thought you were going to show off your Marge Simpson hair through the moonroof.

Funny enough, I wish the moon roof was wider so my locks could poke out when they're up in a bun, lol

 

[johnre]

Suspension performance on a 2002 Gen 2 model is bound to be more a matter of wear and tear and age than anything else. Even if the box is loaded to its specified maximum, both the weight of the box as well as any downforce it might generate is not even significant compared to, say, a couple normal back seat passengers. And it's probably empty most of the time.

I'd say keep it on if that's what you like, and deal with any suspension issues as a separate item.

 

[Kiffall En]

Suspension performance on a 2002 Gen 2 model is bound to be more a matter of wear and tear and age than anything else. Even if the box is loaded to its specified maximum, both the weight of the box as well as any downforce it might generate is not even significant compared to, say, a couple normal back seat passengers. And it's probably empty most of the time.

I'd say keep it on if that's what you like, and deal with any suspension issues as a separate item.

That's pretty much what I've been thinking.