Can I Use Thule Rain Gutter Feet with Yakima Wide Body Artificial Rain Gutters

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Will Thule towers fit on Yakima artificial rain gutters? I have a Thule rack system and box but just got a 1987 VW camper with Yakima wide body artificial rain gutters already mounted. Thanks!

asked by: Joe P

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but the Thule foot packs that attach to rain gutters like the # TH65BJ are only designed to fit on the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542. The Thule Rain gutter feet do work with most Thule crossbars, so you wouldn't need to get new bars in most cases, just the gutters and foot pack.

With that say, if you wanted to use what's already there you can instead swap to Yakima Rain Gutter Towers # Y00101 and the Yakima Round Bars 48" # Y00408. Most roof boxes are compatible with round bars, so you'll still be able to use your existing box, just not the Thule roof rack kit.

I've also linked our entire selection of round bars that are compatible with the Yakima Gutter towers for you to decide which size is going to work best for you.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

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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 3

The Lippert 2420801 hub is an 8k hub with an 8 lug bolt pattern so for a replacement you'd just need the part #8-285-10UC3-A.

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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The Rhino-Rack Backbone Roof Rack Mounting System #RRRJLB1 is designed to reinforce the structure of your Jeep's hard top so you can carry more weight but it won't physically interfere with the removal of the hard top. Once installed you will…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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