Every roof rack system that fits the 2008 Volkswagen Golf, from Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Golf comes with raised rails or bare roof depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.
- Roof types: Raised rails, Bare roof
- Rack systems listed: 4 across 2 brands
- Crossbar lengths: 53" to 53" depending on system
- Max rack load: up to 132 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
- Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers
Pacific Rack kits for your 2008 Golf
Complete kits with our own crossbars, in stock and ready to ship. Match your roof type:
For raised rails
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Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails
$149.00 Add to cart -
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Pacific Rack Universal Crossbars for Raised Side Rails – Heavy Duty & Easy to Use
Original price was: $139.00.$109.00Current price is: $109.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
$349.00 Add to cart -
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Thule Rapid Crossroad 450R Feet + Locks
$299.00 Add to cart
2008 Golf with raised rails
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | Yakima TimberLine Towers | None (universal) | Yakima TimberLine Towers Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar… |
2008 Golf with bare roof
| Brand | System | Fit kit | Max load (lb) | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thule | Thule Evo Clamp | Kit 145009 | 132 | Thule WingBar Evo 135 Thule SquareBar Evo 135 Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO… |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine FX | Front: BaseClip 134 (B2-2); Rear: BaseClip 174 (B85-2) | Yakima BaseClip 134 Yakima BaseClip 174 | |
| Yakima | Yakima BaseLine Towers | Front: BaseClip 134 (B2-2); Rear: BaseClip 174 (B85-2) | Yakima BaseClip 134 Yakima BaseClip 174 Yakima BaseLine Towers |
Already own a rack? Reuse it
Older kits that fit this Golf. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:
- Kit 1323 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145009 for the bare roof Golf. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.
Parts that fit your 2008 Golf
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Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 4)
$275.00 Add to cart -
Yakima TimberLine Towers – For Raised Side Rails (Set of 2)
$155.00 Add to cart -
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit with Yakima TimberLine Towers
$349.00 Add to cart -
Thule SquareBar Evo 135 (53″) – Black (2-Pack)
$179.95 Add to cart -
Thule WingBar Evo 135 (53″) – Black (2-Pack)
$279.95 Add to cart -
Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO Clamp Towers – set of 4
$69.98 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseClip 134 (B2-2)
$75.00 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseClip 174 (B85-2)
$75.00 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseLine Towers – (Set of 4)
$275.00 Add to cart -
Yakima BaseLine Towers – (Set of 2)
$155.00 Add to cart -
Thule Rapid Traverse foot for vehicles 4-pack black
$249.95 Read more
Cargo boxes for your 2008 Volkswagen Golf
A cargo box mounts on the crossbars above. Check the box’s crossbar spread range and make sure your rear hatch opens clear of it. Boxes are oversized, so most are pickup at our Ashland store, where we’ll mount it for you.
Bike racks for your 2008 Volkswagen Golf
Roof bike racks clamp to your crossbars. Hitch bike racks need a receiver hitch — check whether yours is 1.25″ or 2″ before ordering.
Roof-mount bike racks
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Kuat Trio Rooftop Bike Rack – Grey/Orange & Black/Silver
$249.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Yakima FrontLoader – Rooftop Bike Mount
$275.00 Add to cart
Hitch bike racks
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RockyMounts MonoRail Solo – Single Tray Hitch Bike Rack 1.25″/2″
$419.99 Add to cart -
Thule ReVert 6-Bike Vertical Hitch Rack – In Store Only
$1,199.95 Add to cart -
Yakima OnRamp LX E-Bike Rack 2″ Hitch – In Store Only
$999.00 Add to cart -
Thule Verse 2″ 2-Bike Hitch Platform Bike Rack- In Store Only
$999.95 Add to cart
Buy used
Looking for a deal? Check Rack Trader for used racks and parts that fit the Golf.
Other Golf years
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.