Replacement Cradle for Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack

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I have a 2014 Thule Helium Rack. SN 268058. I need to replace the bike cradles. Which replacement parts do you recommend? Thank you for the help.

asked by: Michael S

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Expert Reply:

To replace the cradles on your Thule Helium Rack item # TH9043PRO or item # TH9042PRO you will want the Replacement Cradle for Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack item # 1500056001. These are sold individually.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Over time the cradles on your Thule Helium are going to expand a bit, especially with use and moving them around. I would say this is an instance of unless you're having issues with them, there's not a reason to replace them. It looks like…

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Answer 2

The Replacement Cradle for Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack - Qty 1 # 1500056001 will work with your Thule Helium Aero 2 bike rack. I attached a review video link below.

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Answer 3

The cradle part #1500056001 that you referenced is designed to fit a 1-1/4 inch diameter tube.

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

At the ends of the arms on Thule bike racks that take the Hold Fast cradle #7521513002 there are end caps that usually have to be removed in order to remove the old cradles and put on the new ones. These caps can either have a screw holding them on…

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Answer 7

The Replacement Anti-Sway Cradle #1500056002 is the correct cradle for your Thule Helium Pro 3 bike rack #TH9043PRO. Alternatively, you could also use Replacement Cradle for Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack #1500056001 which is also confirmed to fit your…

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Answer 8

Thanks so much for the photos, they were very helpful. To replace all four cradles, what you need is two of the Replacement SuperCush Anti-Sway Cradle and ZipStrips #8880598 (which has the upper and lower ZipStrip) along with two of the Replacement…

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Answer 9

I checked with Roadmaster and the overall length of the Replacement Stabilizer Bar #RM-B001225 overall is 35-3/4 inches.

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Answer 10

I called my friend over at Thule and they said they do not have the replacement knob available separately. The Replacement Knob for the Thule Apex #TH79JV is a different part number with only the Thule Apex and the Thule Raceway as confirmed fit.…

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