[Sorp]

As I've previously read on the forum, there is concern regarding the mounting hardware for the OEM aerobars. The concern is that anybody with a Torx-30 head screwdriver and 10 minutes, can steal your aerobars and anything mounted to them such as a Thule or Yakima box or in my case, a ski carrier. The funny thing about that is my ski carrier has a lock on it but my aerobars don't!:crazy:

The original bolts are M6 x 1.0 x 55mm and of course T-30 head but I just ordered a bulk of the following security bolts that will fit the 2009-2010 Forester. M6 x 1.0 x 60mm with a T-30 security head. Slightly long but not an issue.

The security screw look like this triple www dot spaenaur.com/view_pdf.asp?Page=B136

It's not a guarantee but it will help. Anyway, LSS......I will have some for sale in the coming week in case somebody wants to buy some for their OEM Forester Aerobars. I had to buy in bulk because they wouldn't sell them individually.

 

[Duderotomy]

here is your picture...
this has always been a concern of mine.

 

[Trainman]

OK, so how do you install them if the regular Torx 30 driver will not work?

 

[TC2000]

I got a set of torx bits like that with the holes in the center, security bits.

 

[FLdrummer]

Thanks for finding this. The 4 bolts on my OEM bars nearly rusted into two pieces. Haven't been able to find replacements locally.

Will look these up and see about getting some. I know quite a few local Forester and Baja owners with roof OEM roof bars that are probably in need of new bolts.

 

[rjsurfer]

Sorry, but the center pin of those "security" screws snap right off if you wedge the right size screwdriver in and pry them to the side.

But, I guess it keeps the honest folks honest.

Ron W.

 

[Patrikman]

It is probably easier to buy the security bits than the screws in the size you need. That being said, I also have worried about my cargo on my OBL and now my Forester. I will probably get some screws too. However if people want your stuff, they will get it.

 

[Sorp]

As mentioned by other folks, if people want you stuff bad enough...they'll take it, including the car itself. This is just that little extra incentive for a thief to have a look and realize it's not worth the trouble and move on.

I have a torx bit that will accommodate this screw, you just need to know where to get one and your good.

If your in the Capital and want to buy a set of screws and use my tool, it's not a problem.