How to Fit Thule Sidearm Roof Bike Rack to Thule Aeroblade Crossbars

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I just bought and installed the Thule Aero Bars, only to find out once I tried to mount my existing Thule Sidearm bike rack, that the carriage bolts were too short. Is this a known issue? Can I get longer bolts, or a clamp for the botton that fits the bars profile better? What do you recommend?

asked by: Clint S

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In order to use your Thule Sidearm Roof Mounted Bike Rack part TH594XT on your new crossbars you will actually need to use the Thule Xadapt3 Xsporter Load Bar Adapter part # THXADAPT3 which gives you the longer bolts to install the rack.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I recommend using the Thule Load Bar Adapter for Peloton and Echelon Bike Racks #THXADAPT9, which was confirmed by my contact over at Thule. You could also use the Thule XADAPT2 AeroBlade and Xsporter Load Bar Adapter for Roof-Mounted Carriers…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Thule and when I described your situation she said that it sounds like you have the older style Sidearm and need a few parts so that you could convert it to the newer style. My contact provided me with the replacement parts…

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Answer 3

The correct adapter to allow you to use your Thule 594XT in the top channel of your crossbars is the XADAPT2 part #XADAPT2 that you referenced. This would be all that you need.

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In order to use your Thule Sidearm Roof Mounted BIke Rack part TH594XT on your new crossbars you will actually need to use the Thule Xadapt3 Xsporter Load Bar Adapter part #THXADAPT3. The Replacement Bolt for Thule Sidearm part #915-068-054 that you…

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Answer 5

The Thule Prologue Roof Mounted Bike Rack that you referenced will work with the Thule Aero crossbars with the XADAPT9 load bar adapter, Part #THXADAPT9. This adapter comes with a curved metal bracket for the rear crossbar and two square head bolts…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but the rubber strips installed into the top crossbar channel on select roof racks are specific to the crossbar. Therefore, in order for us to help you get the correct replacements we'd need to know exactly which ones…

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Answer 7

If a roof rack is whistling and there is a channel on it that is exposed the solution is adding more of the rubber strip to cover the hole. For that you would want the part #RRM626 which is 15-3/4 inches long but can be cut to size as needed.

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Answer 8

Since we do not carry a direct OEM replacement you're going to need to remove a piece of your existing strip and take some measurements. You'll want to measure the height, length and width and compare them to #RRM626. This strip measures…

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Answer 9

The Thule #Xadapt1 will allow you to fit your Sidearm bike rack on your Thule Wingbar Evo crossbars.

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Answer 10

I have exactly what you will need to keep your bike, bike carrier, and roof rack safe/secure. In order to secure the bike to the carrier and carrier to the rack, I recommend using the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part #TH450200. If you would…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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