2008 Subaru Forester Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2008 Subaru Forester, from Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Forester comes with raised rails, flush rails, fixed points or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.

  • Roof types: Raised rails, Flush rails, Fixed points, Factory crossbars
  • Rack systems listed: 12 across 2 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 30" to 50" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)

2008 Forester with raised rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Strap 4 pcs
Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack
Thule WingBar Evo 127
Thule SquareBar Evo 127
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 127
Thule SquareBar Evo 127
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles…

2008 Forester with flush rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Flush RailKit 186136132Thule Edge Flush Rail Front Covers
ThuleThule Evo Flush RailKit 186136132Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Flush Rail Evo foot for Flush…
Torque Key 4Nm
YakimaYakima SightLine FXSightClip 81Ask us
YakimaYakima SightLine TowersSightClip 81Yakima SightLine Towers

2008 Forester with fixed points

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge FixpointKit 187156165Ask us
ThuleThule Evo FixpointKit 187156165Thule WingBar Evo 127
Thule SquareBar Evo 127
Thule Fixpoint Evo foot for vehicles 4

2008 Forester with factory crossbars

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Strap 4 pcs
Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack
Thule WingBar Evo 127
Thule SquareBar Evo 127
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 127
Thule SquareBar Evo 127
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles…

Parts that fit your 2008 Forester

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Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.