Explain me something Oppo

Kinja'd!!! "Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
12/27/2016 at 23:02 • Filed to: None

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What is this bar on the hatch of this Subaru Outback? It looks like a shower assist handle. Any ideas oppo?


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Kinja'd!!! norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:04

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It for grabbing so you don’t have to touch paint I believe.


Kinja'd!!! TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:12

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holy cow i saw one of those a week ago and couldnt get a pic. I was wondering the same thing


Kinja'd!!! Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:12

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Kinja'd!!! TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:13

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I have seen enough of these to convince me that 1) it was a factory option and 2) it was a poorly installed factory option. They always seem to rust where the bar and the trunk meet.


Kinja'd!!! Xyl0c41n3 > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:15

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It’s an “oh shit” handle for skaters.


Kinja'd!!! The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:16

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Its a bar you tie grain bag to that is full of small children after the car us piled full.


Kinja'd!!! wafflesnfalafel > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:26

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yeah - I believe it was an option starting on the tail end of the previous body style.


Kinja'd!!! pip bip - choose Corrour > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:36

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unknown here in Australia. never seen one on an Outback.


Kinja'd!!! vicali > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:41

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Subaru accessory from the dealership. There was one for the sf Forester (98-02) as well.. no factory holes so it screws right into the hatch- that would explain the rust.


Kinja'd!!! Dusty Ventures > Sweet Trav
12/27/2016 at 23:59

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Factory option liftgate bar. Primary purpose is to rust a pair of holes in the back of your car. Secondary purpose was to make it easier to open the liftgate, particularly when the back of the car was muddy/covered in snow & ice

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Kinja'd!!! Autofixation > Sweet Trav
12/28/2016 at 00:44

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One of the best accessories ever devised. It is just a bar to grab to close the hatch. Very handy actually, I had one on my ‘97 Legacy GT wagon and liked it a lot.


Kinja'd!!! HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Xyl0c41n3
12/28/2016 at 03:40

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How have I never skiched on the back of an outback.


Kinja'd!!! Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Sweet Trav
12/28/2016 at 13:38

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Factory towel rack option. Or for tying a rope to the back of the car to pull sleds, ski’s or snowboards to.