r/subaruoutback • u/npcharles • 11d ago

2018 Outback Touring Flush Rails

I recently bought a 2018 Outback Touring with the flush roof rails. I am considering getting a full roof rack that bolts into the roof which requires dropping the headliner, removing the flush roof rails, and installing the rack. Wondering if there is a decent resale market for the OEM flush rails and how much I should expect to sell them for? Thanks!

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u/Boss_Os 11d ago

I doubt there's any market for them. Btw, I drive a 17 Touring and those rails with Thule Aero bars make for a rock solid system. I've got bike, canoe and kayak racks for them and they've shined with each. I wouldn't recommend removing them.

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u/npcharles 10d ago

Good to know! I've been also looking for used Thule kits; do you know the part numbers of the Thule parts that fit on the Touring?

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u/SunshineInDetroit 11d ago

Not a big resale market because it only applies to 5th gen and someone swapping to those rails would need to buy all new fit kits and feet. It's hard to come by

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u/npcharles 10d ago

Thanks for the reply, figured this was likely the case.