Will Thule T-Bolts Fit Malone Aero Bars?

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Do you know if this would fit a Malone aero bar?

asked by: David P

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Expert Reply:

The referenced Thule bolt is not the same as the Malone parts but I have what you need. Malone Aero Bars use their own style of T-Bolt Connectors sold in kits. Check out Malone # MPG915 for a 5/8ths inch bolts, or # MPG8287 for a 1-11/16" bolts.

I have attached links to these kits.

expert reply by: Les D

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Answer 1

Malone AirFlow roof racks like #MPG215 can use their own T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 for Malone carriers or you can use another T-bolt fastener. I linked a photo showing a cross section of the AirFlow bar and the exact inside dimensions. I converted the…

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Answer 2

The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MPG215 has aero crossbars so depending on your Thule aero box's compatibility with aerobars will be the determining factor of whether this will work. While manufacturers rarely test for cross compatibility, your…

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Answer 3

Yep, the Thule cargo basket will absolutely fit the aero crossbars of the Malone roof rack you asked about; the correct part numbers for both are the following: - Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket #TH859XT - Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MPG215 The only…

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Answer 4

I went to our warehouse and pulled a Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier, part #Y02103 to get the measurement you asked about. I have attached a photo of the front mount that has the width noted. It is 7 inches wide outside edge to outside…

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The Malone J-Pro2 Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part #MPG117MD can be used with TracRac Ladder Racks when you use part #MPG8287.

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Answer 6

The rubber strips in the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack are supposed to accommodate the T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 by pressing them down. It may be a little tight but they were designed this way to help limit the amount of wind noise that is heard when the…

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Answer 7

The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading, part #MPG114MD, should attach to your aero bars without the Truck Rack Crossbar T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone Kayak Carriers, part #MPG8287. The DownLoader comes with…

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Answer 8

In order to use your Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier #MPG114MD with T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 in the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MPG216 you will need to remove the rubber stripping (gasket) in the T-slot channel. You can remove, trim, and re-insert the…

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Answer 9

So I believe what you are saying is you have a Thule ladder rack on your Tundra and want to add a J-style kayak carrier. We do have an option for you that will work, but you are right that the crossbars are too wide for the clamp-on hardware of a…

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Answer 10

The Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH27000XT has bars which are 4" wide so in order to mount the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs #MPG114MD you will need the Truck Rack T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone Kayak Carriers…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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