Product Description

The Malone Universal Cross Rail System comes with two 65-inch bars and 4 locking towers with key. With the tool free installation, the adjustable mounting towers easily install to most factory side rails. The 65-inch bars are reinforced with steel, and coated with rubber to prevent wear. This system is a safe and affordable way to transport your gear and is backed by Malone's limited lifetime warranty program.

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Product Details

• Size: 65-Inch
• Brand: Malone Auto Racks
• Model: MPG203
• Released on: 2010-01-07
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.60" h x 10.10" w x 61.00" l, 10.80 pounds

Features

• Universal Cross Rail system comes complete and ready to install on factory raised side rails.
• Simple installation on rooftop in minutes with no tools required.
• Fits nearly all factory side rails. With Mounting Feet
• Square profile fits most rack accessories
• Key locking attachment towers and rust resistant rubberized bar coating.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Great value, a little noisy
By H. Tseng
I ordered from Amazon and just mounted the Malone crossbars on my 2010 Subaru Forester Ltd.

I didn't want to pay the exorbitant dealer or Thule/Yakima prices for something I only rarely use. Malone bars were exactly what I was looking for.

It's a very easy install. I highly recommend using the rubber spacers that are included, they will not only protect your roof rail paint, but also seem to provide a snugger fit to my car. Seems very solid and the built in locks are awesome. Just don't misplace those keys!

I have been driving around with only the 50" bars and have no other rack system or accessories on it. I've noticed that the closer you put the front bar to the front of the car the more noticeable/louder the whistling. There is a very noticeable whistling wind noise above 25 mph. If the radio is off or at low conversation volume I can hear it until I get above 40mph. The whistling goes away but when I get up to highway speeds a low gro aning/moaning sound can be heard instead.

The 2010 Forester has a very large panoramic sunroof and to not obstruct the grand sky view, I've put both bars behind it. To keep full use of my large sunroof also makes it more difficult to use a permanent wind fairing to reduce wind noise. But if you use your roof rack a lot and need a wind fairing, INNO makes a universal one in various sizes that will attach to the front of the Malone bars.

This is what I've come up with to reduce wind noise and keep the rack on the roof for when I need it. The further back they go, the less noticeable the noise (at least to the driver, and my opinion is the only one that matters of course!).

Since I only occasionally use the roof rack and it's really easy to adjust, I've actually pushed both bars as close together as possible, as far back as possible for everyday driving around. Clustering the pair together in the way back, seems to help bring down the noticeabl e noise a lot and it goes a long way to keeping the overall look of the car (especially the roofline more tidy/sleek). One other small thing, I also taped over the ends of the bars with black duct tape to smooth over the small cavity left by the end caps. That also seems to help reduce the whistling a little at lower speeds.

I wish the bars were a little more aerodynamic rather than square steel/aluminum just because of the wind noise, but I still recommend them as a good value well built alternative to the other stuff out there.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Great deal, great alternative to the big named overpriced roof rack companies
By Christopher
I've owned two sets of the Malone Sea Wings for three years. Just bought a new car and needed a new roof rack. Was all set to spend some money on the Thule or Yakima systems, but happened to come across the new Malones on a car fourm.

What a deal. They hold tightly to the roof and are an incredible value for the money. Very happy with my purchase.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
These are not exacty universal
By Rachael G.
I was trying to find cross bars to fit my Buick Enclave and didn't want to pay two hundred dollars for the factory ones from the dealership. I saw these on Amazon and thought 'universal' meant they would fit on any vehicle. WRONG.

Go here to check to see if your vehicle is included (mine wasn't): (take out the spaces) 3 w's (dot) maloneautoracks (dot) com /fitguide/