I may have a solution for you. The Replacement Rubber Strip # TH853354407 is designed to fit into a channel that is 7/16 of an inch wide on the top and 7/8 of an inch wide at the bottom. I have included a diagram that shows these measurements. You can use that to confirm that this will work for you but I have also included a review from someone who has a VW Golf that said this replacement part worked for their VW Branded racks.
"These rubber strips worked just fine on my VW-branded racks... view full answer...
You can replace the tongue on your older Kingpin bike carrier.
The replacement tongue we offer is part # Y8890203. This tongue includes the 1-1/4 inch shank as welll as a 2-inch trailer hitch adapter should you need it for a different vehicle. view full answer...
We can definitely get you replacement hardware for the Curt # C11066. The # RHK can be matched to any hitch that we carry and all you will need to do is put in the part number you need the replacements for ( # C11066 ) and the manufacturer of the hitch (Curt). We will then assemble all the needed pieces and ship them out to you. I did include a picture of all the hardware that comes with this hitch as well. view full answer...
The Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies for Yakima SkyBox Rooftop Cargo Boxes - Qty 2 # Y8880348 are a fit for models 2009 to present. If you just drilled out the lock core, you can use lock kit # Y07202 to change out the cores and use the current handles. This comes with 2 lock cores and two keys as well as the control key.
Yakima no longer carries the older handles for replacement. view full answer...
There is a fit kit for your 2006 Volkswagen GTI so you can install a Thule roof rack, but the Traverse foot is the older version and Thule no longer has a fit kit that works with it. You might be able to find the older kit 1323 that works with the Traverse feet at a used parts shop but it might be a little difficult to find since this has been discontinued for a while so I recommend getting a whole new Thule roof rack:
53" WingBar Evo Crossbars - # TH711420
Evo Clamp Feet - # TH710501
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