Replacing the Reese Cargo Basket Brackets with Rola Brackets

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Can these rola brackets be used for the Reese Cargo Basket ? The original brackets for the Reese are horrible for OEM Crossbars.

asked by: Rudy P

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Expert Reply:

The Rola Brackets, part # 59506 may work with the Reese basket. I've included a picture detailing the dimensions of the bracket so you can compare to the existing Reese brackets before ordering.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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Answer 1

I've included an image that details the exact dimensions of the Rola Replacement Bracket, part #59506 The distance between the arms of the top bracket is 4.5 inches, and the distance between the arms of the lower bracket is about 6 inches.

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Answer 2

According to my contact at Rola their replacement roof mount bracket #59506 can accommodate up to a 6 inch wide and 1-3/4 tall roof rack bar. Total length where the roof rack sits is 3-3/4 inches, and the total length of the u-bolt is 7-1/4 inches,…

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Answer 3

The U-bolt part #TH02943 that you referenced is 4 inches wide when measured from center to center of the threaded portion of the u-bolt. Check out the picture I attached that shows this dimension.

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Answer 4

I went out to the warehouse and measured a Replacement U-Bolt, #TH02943. The center to center distance between each end of the u-bolt is 4 inches. It is 2 inches deep in the center.

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Answer 5

The U-bolt you are asking about, the Replacement Part for the Thule Sidekick #TH02943 is 4" wide and 2" deep with a threaded portion of about 1-1/2". If you find it too short for your crossbars, you do have different options: First,…

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Answer 6

For the Replacement U-Bolt #TH02943 the center to center distance between each end of the u-bolt is 4 inches. It is 2 inches deep in the center.

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Answer 7

The Replacement U-Bolt for the Thule Sidekick, part #TH02943 has the following dimensions: 2 Inches Tall 4 Inches Wide 2 Inch Arms 1 Inch Threaded Arms 3-3/16 between the narrowest point of the arms. I've included a diagram that details these…

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Answer 8

There are not direct replacement mounting brackets available for the MaxxTow Roof Cargo Basket MT70115, but you might be able to make the Rola Replacement Roof Mount Bracket Assembly #59506 work on this cargo basket. I've linked a photo with some…

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Answer 9

For your KB Voodoo Truck Bed Rack, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System w/ 2 Vortex Aero Crossbars - Track Mount #Y02-490B. This will allow you to adjust the crossbars as needed to fit your roof box. It also gives you the option to remove the…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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