Can Old Thule Square Crossbars Be Used On a 2019 Toyota Highlander with Flush Rails

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I have a 2019 Toyota Highlander limited with no side rails but molded in silver strip with fixed points. I have older Thule square racks with lots of accessories. Do you havekit or system that I can get to be able to use those bars and parts. Thanks in advance for your help

asked by: Walsh J

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I do have an option for you to get Thule Square Bars on a 2019 Toyota Highlander but they are not the old style which has been discontinued. Instead, you will need to update to the new style which have a channel underneath for mounting, the Thule Square Evo Crossbar System composed of part # TH712400, part # TH710401, and part # THKIT3134. Therefore, you won't be able to use your old bars but you will be able to still use all of your accessories you had for them.

Unfortunately, when Thule discontinued the old square crossbars they also made it so where you could no longer use them on new vehicles.

expert reply by: Conner L

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