Recommended Adapter to Convert my Thule Flat Top for use on My Factory Subaru Forester Roof Rack

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Hi there! I have a set of Thule 725 Flat Top ski carriers that I am trying to attach to my Subaru Forester XT that has Subaru OEM Aero Bars. What kit should I get to attach them to these bars so that I dont have to replace the bars with Thule square bars.

asked by: Sean M

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For your Thule 725 Flat Top Ski Carrier you want the Mounting Kit for Thule Flat Top Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Racks
part # 7533998. This is designed specifically to adapt the flat Top over for use on aero style factory crossbar systems.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

For your ski rack similar to the Thule Pull Top Slide-Out Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 6 Skis or 4 Boards, the Universal Mounting Kit #7533998 will work with your carrier and fit most crossbars including factory crossbars. Though they do not have lock…

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Answer 2

I went ahead and sent the attached images you have of your older Thule Ski carrier to my tech at Thule. Unfortunately, from the pictures alone, he could not identify the specific rack. However, he did say that the Mounting Kit for Thule Flat Top…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the picture, that really helped. I was able to track down everything but the attachment bracket, for this one I would need the model of your ski rack. However, for the bolt, you'll want #915-0650-54 which is a M6x50mm carriage bolt.…

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Answer 4

The Thule Flat Top 724 Ski Rack will fit a cross bar up to 3-3/4" wide and 1-1/8" tall with the Mounting Kit #7533998. If your factory cross bars on your 2017 BMW 328 are taller than 1-1/8" you will need the Thule Xadapt7 #THXADAPT7.

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Answer 5

To mount your Thule Flat Top Ski Carrier 724, you will want to use the Thule Universal Mounting Kit #7533998. These mounting feet are designed to fit most factory and aftermarket crossbars. I spoke with my contact at Thule and she confirmed that…

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Answer 6

We do have many parts available for your older Thule Flat Top 724 ski carrier. Here is what we carry as replacements: - Mounting Kit for Thule Flat Top Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Racks #7533998 (will need #THXADAPT7 if your crossbars are over 30mm…

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Answer 7

Yes, the adapter part #7533998 will fit your first generation Thule Flat Top ski carrier and will fit on the new Thule Wingbar Evo crossbar.

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Answer 8

It looks like you have the older Thule Flat Top Ski Carrier and in which case you can purchase the Mounting Kit for Thule Flat Top Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Racks part #7533998 to mount them onto factory aero crossbars. This kit will replace the…

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Answer 9

That looks like an older Thule Flat Top ski rack. For a mounting hardware kit that allows it to fit newer style roof racks we have the #7533998 which will work on your 2017 Subaru Outback.

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Answer 10

It would appear that the Replacement Top Mounting Clamp #853-5267 and Replacement Bottom Mounting Clamp #753-2854 are the correct brackets for your ski carrier. These brackets have a 4" on center bolt hole spread for attaching to the crossbars.…

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Answer 11

In order to use a Thule Flat-Top Ski Carrier with crossbar channels you'll need the t-bolts part #853208904 and round nuts part #853-5439.

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Answer 12

You can use either the Thule 2-Wing Knob #753-1897-03 which came on the Thule 725 Ski Carrier or you can use the Round Nut #853-5439 with the Mounting Kit #7533998 you have. You will need 2 of the knobs or nuts per mount or 4 total for the set.

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