Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet - 3151
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Thule Roof Rack
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This fit kit lets you mount Thule Rapid Podium-style feet to your vehicle with factory roof-rack tracks. The fit kit includes pads, hardware, and tools necessary for installation.
Features:
- Custom-fit pads let you mount Rapid Podium feet (TH460R - sold separately) on your vehicle with fixed mounting points
- Easy installation - does not require drilling
- Remove factory side rail plates and install fit kit pads with included hardware
- Slide molded rubber pads to protect the surface of your vehicle from scratches
- Easy to remove when not in use
- Includes 4 pads, 4 mounting brackets, and hardware
Specs:
- Quantity: 4 brackets and 4 pads
- Limited lifetime warranty
183151 Custom Base Pads for Thule Podium Style Foot Pack - Qty 4
Replaces Thule KIT3151
Item # THKIT3151
Installation Details
Video of Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet - 3151
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
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.
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Customer Reviews
Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet - 3151 - THKIT3151
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (21 Customer Reviews)
This fit kit lets you mount Thule Rapid Podium-style feet to your vehicle with factory roof-rack tracks. The fit kit includes pads, hardware, and tools necessary for installation.by: Attn:01/18/2024
Fit perfectly, easy to install, would order again
by: John 07/17/2021
Had to wait for it,it is what it is,but it was what I needed.great parts,thule roof racks are some of the Best
by: Michael01/07/2023
The installation instructions are very hard to follow. Should definitely recommend using lubricant and/or rust remover for all but new vehicles
by: Lynn06/17/2022
I’ve had my Thule roof rack for a year. It’s sturdy and easily handles two kayaks. Love it!
by: Paul11/09/2017
Very satisfied with this entire purchase. The Thule rack parts I ordered were received as expected. More importantly, the video that etrailer made for how to install the parts on my Explorer made this a very enjoyable experience. It allowed me to quickly assemble the rack without the usual frustration. Thank you for doing the video!
by: Warren05/21/2018
Great products. Easy installation. The videos etrailer.com on how to install were very helpful. Great company. Ordered 1 day and had it delivered in a few days. Great communication. Prompt and accurate replies to email.
by: J. CRUZ09/18/2021
Sturdy well made pruduct 100% thule original. 1 year and couple long road trip after and still happy with it.
by: RN01/19/2017
Thule does it again, superior build fitment and quality. The only company I've ever used for roof equipment.
by: Aaron 06/15/2020
Product works great, exactly as advertised. Customer service from etrailer.com was top notch!
by: Doris05/16/2020
Received our order and am very happy with the time to get it as well as the products.
I asked if the system would fit my car and a response came back within 24 hrs. So I could order the proper parts!
A great experience for sure,
Be safe all
by: John08/17/2020
package arrived in good shape, and etrailer kept me informed of order status.
by: Chris C06/26/2020
Fast delivery with no issues with the material received.
by: Pete C05/31/2017
Delivered on time!
by: Phoebe05/20/2023
by: Brian02/15/2019
Great product!!
by: Gene04/24/2022
by: Cathy 06/23/2021
by: Andrew 07/16/2021
by: Jon12/06/2020
by: Valerie01/29/2022
by: Josh 02/23/2021
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