Which Hardware Kit Fits the Thule Frontier 668 Cargo Box

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Older original? Frontier 668 roof box circa 2001/2002. One or 2 answers above says this kit will work and another says no it will not. Some mention drilling a new 7/8inch hole and then this kit will work. Can we please get the correct answer to this? Thanks,

asked by: Jeff

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The correct hardware kit for your older Thule Frontier 668 cargo box is part # TH04997. This is a confirmed fit for your box from the manufacturer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I believe there were some changes in the Thule Mountaineer designation as the model continued to be released. The Thule Mountaineer TT or 669TT manufactured from 2005-2008 is the only version of the mountaineer to use the #TH04997. Technically this…

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Answer 2

The Thule install hardware kit part #TH04997 does fit the non-ES models of the Thule Adventurer which you can can compare to what you can see in the attached picture to see if this is the correct match for.

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Answer 3

From my research I found the box mounting dimensions for the 669ES Mountaineer ES require 23 5/8" of minimum crossbar spacing, 34" of maximum crossbar spacing, 20" mounting width and 26" of rear hatch clearance. If this is not the…

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Answer 4

We have the correct replacement mounting hardware for your Thule Evolution Cargo Box, but the QM3 #TH04997 is not the correct hardware kit unless your holes are 4 inches on center at the mounting locations. To replace the mounting hardware for your…

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Answer 5

You would need to look at the hardware. The 669ES will have easy snap hardware which will look like the part #43216 that you referenced. The 669 would have installation hardware that would look like part #TH04997 instead.

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Answer 6

The ES in the Frontier ES means easy snap. As you have already guessed, the hole spacing is different and you would have to modify the box in order to use an alternate mounting kit on a non-ES box. Modifying the box will compromise the structural…

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Answer 7

If the Mountaineer cargo box you have is an ES model (669ES) then #43216will fit. For older Mountaineer boxes, the correct replacement hardware is #TH04997. I recommend sticking with the correct replacement hardware for your specific box because to…

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Answer 8

I checked with Thule and the Summit cargo box used the QM3 hardware #TH04997 which is perfectly compatible with round crossbars. There'd be no need to swap hardware.

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Answer 9

The Frontier cargo box is no longer in production. I spoke with my contact at Thule and she recommended the EasySnap Mounting U-Bolt #43216, since your cargo box used u-bolts. Thule does not offer replacement u-bolts and wing nuts for the Frontier…

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Answer 10

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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Answer 11

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 12

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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