Thule AeroBlade Edge Crossbar - Fixed Points or Flush Rails - Aluminum - Silver - 38-1/4" Long
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Thule AeroBlade Edge Crossbar - Fixed Points or Flush Rails - Aluminum - Silver - 38-1/4" Long
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Thule Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 1 Bar
- 38 Inch Bar Space
- Thule
- Silver
- Flush
Replace a damaged crossbar or add another bar to your existing roof rack to help distribute a load on your roof with this half kit. It includes 2 legs and 1 silver, lightweight aluminum AeroBlade Edge roof rack crossbar.
Features:
- Half kit lets you replace a damaged crossbar or add another bar to an existing rack to help distribute a load on your roof
- Unique, Kammback-like shape creates a supremely aerodynamic crossbar
- Helps to maintain your fuel economy
- WindDiffuser strip inside T-slot disrupts airflow to dramatically reduce wind noise and drag
- Keeps dirt and grime out of crossbars
- Provides cushioning and slip resistance for cargo
- Versatile crossbar works with T-track-mounted and clamp-on carriers and accessories
- Leg covers are easily removable for fast mounting of T-track-mounted carriers and accessories
- Clamp-on accessories conveniently wrap around bar
- Arched design complements the curves and lines of your roof
- Lightweight, silver anodized aluminum is durable and rust resistant
- Internal BoxBeam extrusions provide additional strength
- One-Key System lock cylinders (sold separately) are available to lock the crossbar to your side rails
- Also secure T-slot-mounted carriers and accessories to the crossbar
- Load bar works with Thule Podium foot pack (sold separately) to create a complete roof-rack system
Specs:
- Crossbar quantity: 1
- Weight capacity: 165 lbs
- Recommended crossbar spread: 24" - 32"
- Fixed mounting point/flush side rail spread: 43" - 46-3/4"
- Crossbar dimensions: 38-1/4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-1/8" tall
- Usable crossbar space: 32-1/4" - 36-1/4"
- Crossbar weight: 5.1 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
The AeroBlade Edge
This single Thule AeroBlade Edge crossbar lets you replace a damaged crossbar or add another crossbar to your existing roof rack to help distribute the weight of a load on your roof. The crossbar mounts to your vehicle's factory fixed mounting points or flush side rails to create a roof rack that is quieter, stronger, and more aerodynamic than almost anything on the road. The low-profile, arced shape of the crossbar couples with the unique WindDiffuser stripping to produce a bar that is so quiet you'll forget you even have it on your car. Many factory and aftermarket bars produce an annoying whistle that can only be quelled by adding a fairing to the system. Not only is a fairing unnecessary with the AeroBlade Edge, but adding one would actually make it louder and less aerodynamic.
WindDiffuser Technology
A built-in T-track sits along the top of the bar, near the front. When no accessories are mounted, the included WindDiffuser rubber stripping covers the T-slot. (You can also cut the stripping so that it can be placed in the slot around any carriers or accessories that are mounted.) The rubber stripping serves to keep dirt and grime out of the T-slot and provides a little scratch-resistant cushion for any mounted items.
The unique aspect of the WindDiffuser, which comes standard with the AeroBlade Edge, is the raised, angled vectors (or ribbing). This textured surface disrupts and redirects the air flowing over the bar, tripping it to create turbulence and clean air release. The result is less wind noise and drag, little to no annoying whistle, and a more aerodynamic crossbar. In fact, the AeroBlade Edge crossbar has been shown to produce 90 percent less sound energy than an elliptical Thule Aero bar, making it the quietest style of load bar in the industry.
Aerodynamic Design
Thule took a note from the manufacturers of high-performance cars, such as Ferrari and Maserati, and designed the AeroBlade Edge with a Kammback (or Kamm-tail) style. This crossbar does not have a full-length teardrop-type tail; rather, it is cut off, leaving a square end at the rear of the bar. The aerodynamic effect is essentially the same as it would be if the bar continued into a full teardrop shape. Air continues to move over it in a streamlined fashion, flowing along the bar as it would if the tail were complete. Because there is no tail, though, the bar is smaller and weighs less.
Strong, Durable Construction
The Thule AeroBlade Edge load bar is constructed of extruded aluminum to ensure an extra-sturdy roof rack system. During the extrusion process, metal is shaped to form a complex BoxBeam design on the interior of each bar, as seen in the cross section of the AeroBlade Edge. Each fold adds to the overall strength and rigidity of the bar. This process creates a crossbar that is primarily hollow but still reinforced for added strength. The result is a bar that can withstand more than 800 lbs of force, yet weighs so little that it takes up only a slight portion of your load capacity.
AeroBlade Edge Installation
The AeroBlade Edge mounts to your vehicle's roof with a Thule Podium foot pack (sold separately). Once you've installed the foot pack onto the crossbar legs, you must position the bar correctly on your roof. To center the bar, remove the covers from the legs and slide the crossbar in and out of the legs as needed until the bar is centerd on your roof. You will be able to determine if the bar is centered by matching up the numbers displayed on the integrated ruler at the top of each leg. When the numbers match - indicating correct positioning - simply tighten the adjustment screw inside each leg with the included tool and replace the leg covers.
Mounting Roof Rack Accessories in T-Slots
Mounting roof rack accessories is quick and easy with the AeroBlade Edge. Simply remove the crossbar cover, slide in your accessory, and replace the cover. Some accessories may require Xadapt hardware (sold separately), and trimming of the WindDiffuser strip may be required to accommodate accessory mounting hardware. To deter theft of your carriers - and the crossbar - add Thule One-Key System lock cylinders (sold separately) to the covers.
957603 Thule Aero Blade Edge Roof Rack Cross Bar for Factory Fixed Mounting Points or Flush Side Rails - Aluminum - Silver - 38-1/4" Long
Replaces 7603
Item # TH7603
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Video Transcript for Thule AeroBlade Edge Crossbar Installation - 2016 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2016 Ford Explorer, we'll be doing a test fit on the Thule Aeroblade Edge roof rack system, using part numbers T-H-7-6-0-3 for the rear crossbar and T-H-7-6-0-4 for the front crossbar and part number K-H-T-I-3-3-1-5-1 for the fit kid. These low profile, aerodynamic, ultra quiet crossbars allow you to carry accessories on the roof or your vehicle. You do have the option to change these plastic locks out with the Thule locking cores. You can pick four up with part number T-H-5-4-4. Their arch design is going to compliment the curves and lines of your roof. They're made out of a light weight anodized aluminum so they're going to be durable and rust-resistant. Let's go ahead and who you how to get them installed.
We've already got the front cross bar installed on our Explorer's flush-mounted rails. We've got it lined up with our factory mounts. Let's go ahead and do the rear one together. For our rear crossbar, we've already got one fit kid installed on the side. The other side installs the exact same way.
Let's go ahead and do that now. The first thing we can start out with, we'll grab our metal plate here and our pad. This is going to be part of our kit. We're going to slide it in to where it lines up with the two holes here. It's going to look like this. Then we're going to take our two Alan bolts, go ahead and put them through the holes.
Then we can move over to our Aeroblade crossbar and we need to make sure that the two holes are lined up here. If they're not, if they just have one hole, you need to make sure that they have two so you can simply come to the side here and then turn it until they show up. Then we'll take our fit kit that we put together and then get those started. Got it lined up. We can just grab our included tool.
Once we've got it started, we can kind of slide up and get our other one started. Then we can just tighten it down all the way. We want to be sure not to over-tighten because then you will damage the rubber portion here. Once we've got these secured down, we can set the whole thing aside for now. Then we'll grab our other included tool and head up to the roof for our Explorer. We'll need to remove the plastic fasteners on our flush-mounted rails on both sides. We'll take our included tool. It doesn't take much to get them loose. Give it a good turn and then you can just finish it out with your hands. Now we're ready to grab our crossbar and head up to the roof our Explorer. You'll need to be sure that it's loosened up. You can do that by loosening up this bolt right here with your tool. We'll gently set the other side in place right around the general area and do the same thing for this side. Then we'll grab our other included bolts, the ones with the larger head, and then we're going to get them started right here. If you have any trouble installing them, it can help if you put pressure on the top of the crossbar just so the holes line up better. Once we've got them hand-tightened, we'll take our included tool and tighten them the rest of the way down. Then we can just repeat the same process for the other side. With our rear crossbar in place and tightened down, our next step is we need to make sure we have an even amount of space on our crossbar here on both sides. There's actually a little scale here you can follow so you can just look at one side and go over to the other side and make sure it's the same. That looks pretty good. Then we can take our Alan tool and tighten up the top here. Now let's put on our covers. When we put our covers on, we need to make sure that the locking mechanism is going to line up with this open space right here. If you have it reversed, it won't fit properly. You want to make sure to slide it into the channel on each side on top here. Slide it forward until it goes into place. If it doesn't go into place right away, it's okay. Just try it again. Needs to look something like that and then we can just take a flat-head screwdriver and then it turn it to lock it. All right. With our roof rack system installed, we're ready to load up our favorite Thule roof accessory and hit the road. That's going to complete our test fit on the Thule Aeroblade Edge roof rack system on our 2016 Ford Explorer.
Customer Reviews
Thule AeroBlade Edge Crossbar - Fixed Points or Flush Rails - Aluminum - Silver - 38-1/4" Long - TH7603
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (267 Customer Reviews)
Replace a damaged crossbar or add another bar to your existing roof rack to help distribute a load on your roof with this half kit. It includes 2 legs and 1 silver, lightweight aluminum AeroBlade Edge roof rack crossbar.by: CalvinP06/23/2018
I dislike writing reviews......BUT.......the Thule racks came next day as promised n assembled nicely with great help from etrailer video so I’m a VERY satisfied customer so THANK YOU etrailer !!!!!
by: Vojce11/04/2021
The best ever , I love !!
by: Peter 06/26/2021
Package arrived on time.
All the pieces were included - excellent service and product.
by: James 06/17/2021
by: Mike06/03/2023
Item 4 of 5, either roof adapter kit or crossbars. Adapter kit the rubber gasket covers were damaged and loose in the box. Hardware bags were cut open.
Crossbars came scraped up in boxes that looked like they’d been crushed opened and packing taped back together. Pieces inside the box were open (hardware bags cut open is a tell on used items).
by: David01/05/2022
The 7602 and 7603 Aeroblade along with fit kit 3132 was a perfect fit for my 2020 Acura MDX. It looks nice and installation was fairly straightforward though the Thule instructions could have been a little more clear.
The only negative is the plastic end caps are held on with a plastic quarter-turn bolt which was not easy to get to engage at first. I don't think these plastic bolts pieces will hold up long term.
by: Sean P.11/09/2013
The Cross bars are great and far superior to the factory cross bars because they aren't fixed. The factory cross bars only have one mounting location and it's too close together to clear most snowboard bindings. The aluminum Thule rack looks great on my wife's Silver 2014 Ford Escape Titanium with silver roof rails. No noticeable wind noise and the couldn't be easier to mount. The rubber mounting points appear like they won't damage or wear any paint off of the roof rails either.
I have a very low clearance in my garage and was hopping that the AeroBlade Edge bars would mount low enough to clear and they do. The top of the bar is about 3.25 inches above the roof at the sides. It appeared like the AeroBlade Crossroads bars would sit a bit higher that's why I went with the AeroBlade edge.
I ended up modifying the mounts of the Thule Pull Top Slide-Out Ski and Snowboard Carrier (also purchased from etrailer) to sit flush with the cross bars to gain a few inches of clearance. Basically I took the universal mounting feet off and use standard Thule t-bolts to mount the rack flush. Much cleaner looking in addition to the additional clearance too.
Etrailer was great, upgraded my shipping and the information online here was really helpful. Would definitely buy from them again.
Now we pray for snow!
by: Gary04/10/2018
I was concerned about the fit given that the dealership said this unit would not fit this car with a sun roof. I discovered etrailer during my search for more fit up information. etrailer had better information than even Thule. As a bonus, the cost was lower than other sites I visited.
The materials were as advertised, well packaged and shipped on time. The fit and quality of the Thule racks was great. Very sturdy build and easy to install. Very happy.
by: Richard07/03/2018
Wow !!!! Excellent service and very fast shipping. I bought the Yakima Megawarrior cargo basket with the Thule Aeroblade roof rack and the Carpod walled folding cargo basket. I love the way these parts fit as well as the cargo carrying capacity. I really can’t say enough about trailer customer service and shipping they really do place value in their customers. Would highly recommend using this company for your part needs !!!
by: Louis06/16/2018
Purchased for an 8000 mile roadtrip last summer. A perfect fit for our Ford Flex. Easy to locate correct model on etrailer.com website and best price we could find. Install was a snap with good instructions. Great customer support at Thule - totally class company. We used it to mount our Thule luggage carrier as well as fishing poles on the sides. Had minimal effect on MPG. Couldn't be happier with Thule AND etrailer.com.
by: raymond11/01/2021
Great Value. Sturdy box, added the extension for a better look and more capacity. Paired with Thule Aero Edge crossbars for a lower profile look. Really happy with the outcome.
by: Jason04/21/2020
2019 Grand Cherokee Limited X: The fit could be a little cleaner when attaching the feet to the factory rails, but overall very happy with the purchase. Installation was not difficult at all when following etrailer.com's online video. Just ensure you use correct rack feet in the Fit Kit. Some people may not notice they are slightly different.
by: Alex G.06/30/2014
First of, etrailer.com did an awesome job in shipping these out fast. Very pleased & impressed.
About the roof racks, these things are awsome. They look great (best I've seen from any manufacturer), installs easily and appear well built & very sturdy. Already went on a road trip carrying a loaded XXL cargo box. No issues at all. Again, very happy with the purchase.
by: Raul01/03/2021
etrailer provided great shipment/notification support. Little more than trivial to install Thule AeroBlade onto 2021 Mazda CX-9, but etrailer was great resource for how-to videos that were key to successful install.
Quality materials and convenient design. No significant noise noticeable from wind resistance when driving.
by: James A07/02/2014
Attached are some photos of the product crossbars mounted on my
2014 Cherokee. I love the product but have not figured out how to remove without damaging the plastic screw where a lock would be. Probably need to purchase the locks to replace the plastic screws. Product worked beautifully and I am very satisfied with my experience with etrailer.com
by: George09/02/2019
Hi, I was wondering if there is an accessory to correct a 3/4-inch drop from the front to the back bar? See photos. Thanks.
by: Keith07/23/2020
I was looking for a low profile roof rack for my new Kia Telluride. These fit the bill perfectly. Look great, and are just high enough for the sunroof to still open. Easy install! Once out the door from eTrailer shipping was fast.
by: Tyler P.10/14/2013
First class customer service, will do business with etrailer again.
Rack installed on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in about an hour. Now that I know what I'm doing, I can do it in 10 minutes. Thule picture directions are useless, check YouTube.
Rack looks good, I like the look on my Jeep. Have yet to endurance/speed test.
by: Kevin05/21/2022
Easy install...just watch a [online] video if you're having problems understanding directions provided....fits perfectly and looks great.... perfectly satisfied with the Thule rack!!!!
by: Pratap02/21/2022
After a year with this roof rack, I am pleased that there is no noticeable noise difference to want to go through the process of removing between uses. These were primarily used for two, 1,200-mile trips to Florida this past year so my concerns about road noise are no longer an issue. I think a better reason to remove between infrequent uses is to be able to safely run your car through car washes. I’ve been hand washing my Highlander while these rack are installed.
by: wess08/01/2016
Just installed the Thule cross bars on my 2016 Golf Sportwagen and it was a very easy install, they look great and i know they will be very useful. I have provided some pictures,
by: Jim E.05/11/2019
Easy to install on my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, even for a non-mechanically oriented person like myself. Very solid. Does NOT interfere with panoramic sunroof as some warnings had mentioned. Haven’t taken it on the road yet, but expect it to be quiet based on other reviews. etrailer.com shipping was fast - received in just one and and a half days. The installation video on the site was very helpful...better than the included written instructions. Highly recommend this rack and etrailer.com.
by: Stephen05/14/2018
The racks arrived and have been installed with Thule ProRide bike carriers. Thanks again.
by: Great looking & effective!04/12/2015
At first I thought I really was going to struggle to make this item fit but Thule customer support walked me through it (although they admitted there is a design flaw) -- but no surprise Thule product performed as I had hoped for. Did a 2K mile journey with my equipment attached and it did not budge.
by: Larry B09/05/2013
I really like my new Thule roof rack. Attached are a couple of pics of it. Your advice and service were first class.
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