Will Thule J-Style Kayak Carrier Fit on SportRack Roof Rack

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Hello. I have a 2005 Honda Accord, 4 door. Naked roof. I purchased Thule J Bars and was looking to find out if this rack would be suitable to use with them? Thanks!

asked by: Jenn

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Yes, the Thule J-style kayak carriers will fit on the SportRack roof rack part # SR1002 that you referenced. Thule roof racks commonly use square bars that are almost identical to these Sportrack bars so basically all of the carriers were intended to be used on square bars just like this.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In order for the roof rack to fit correctly, the feet need to be located in a very specific spot on the vehicle's roof. The feet on each bar need to be spaced according the instructions, and the bar spread needs to be correct also. I've made…

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Answer 2

The SportRack Roof Rack for the 2005 Honda Accord, part #SR1002, fits your 4-door sedan. SportRack does not offer fairings for their roof rack systems. I checked with my contact at Thule and they advised that the SportRack square crossbars have…

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Answer 3

The four foot assemblies included in the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack #SR1002 can be adjusted relative to the crossbars. Their exact position depends on each unique vehicle as listed in the instructions. The linked video illustrates. This…

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Answer 4

The feet on the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack #SR1002 referenced in your question can indeed be moved around a bit to accommodate different roof slopes. If the feet are fixed on your system make sure the allen bolt under the locking cover isn't…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 8

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 9

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 10

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

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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