Can I Use the Thule Toque Tool With Rapid Traverse Feet?

Question:

I have the Thule Rapid Traverse towers. They use the Acutight grey and green torque tool. Can I use the Thule clicking torque tool to install the roof rack and then the Acutight grey and green tool they came with? I like the idea of the click when proper torque is achieved rather than eyeballing if the line is lined up with the green ...

asked by: Cindi B

Expert Reply:

I understand that it would be tempting to use Thule's newer Torque Tool # TH73JV with Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R. Unfortunately, the Replacement AcuTight Tensioning Tool # 752-2352-002 is a different size is the only match for the Rapid Traverse Feet. The 3nm Torque Tool is smaller and wouldn't fit the tightening bolt on the traverse feet.

expert reply by: Evangeline M