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1999 Mercury Sable Roof Rack by Thule
Roof Rack Includes:
Thule Square Load Bars - Steel - 50" - Qty 2
Thule Aero - Roof Rack Support Feet
Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Aero and Rapid Aero Foot Packs, # 262
Part Numbers: THLB50, TH400XT, THKIT262
Retail:$364.85
Price:$327.85
Shipping SpecialThule Square Load Bars - Steel - 50" - Qty 2
part number: THLB50
These steel load bars attach to Thule roof-rack feet to create a sturdy, convenient roof-mounted rack. Durable plastic coating resists corrosion and provides cushion for your load. Accomodates accessories that clamp around bars.
Features:
- Load bars work with Thule foot packs to create a roof rack for mounting various accessories
- Mount a cargo carrier, bike rack, kayak saddles, ski carrier and more
- Racks and accessories must clamp around crossbars
- Mount a cargo carrier, bike rack, kayak saddles, ski carrier and more
- Standard, square load bars are sturdy and offer extreme support
- Crossbar length can accommodate the following, depending on the types of carriers and accessories used:
- 1 - 4 Bikes
- 1 - 2 Kayaks
- 1 - 8 Pairs of skis
- 2 - 4 Surfboards
- 1 Cargo box (with enough room to fit 1 bike beside it)
- Plastic coating helps to prevent rust and corrosion while providing non-scratch cushion for your load
- Galvanized steel is strong and durable
Specs:
- Length: 50"
- Fits the following Thule foot packs:
- Crossroad (TH450)
- Aero (TH400XT)
- Tracker II (TH430)
- Low gutter feet (TH300)
- High gutter feet (TH387)
- Super-high gutter feet (TH953)
- Podium (TH460)
- Weight: 8-1/2 lbs
- Weight capacity: 165 lbs per pair
- Quantity: 2 crossbars
- Lifetime warranty
LB50 Thule Standard Square Steel Cross Bars - 50" Long
Thule Aero - Roof Rack Support Feet
part number: TH400XT
Get the perfect fit with the strongest rack system. No tools are necessary for installation.
Thule Aero Foot Pack
The strongest, best fitting rack system provides the perfect fit for hard-to-fit aero roof vehicles.
- Features:
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- Easy tool free installation
- Excellent load distribution for maximum stability achieved with wide foot pad.
- Long lasting, corrosion resistant galvanized stamped steel construction.
- Great look
- Specs:
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- Includes 4 Feet
- Includes 4 endcaps for load bars
- Requires Thule load bars (sold separately)
- Requires Thule vehicle specific Fit Kit (sold separately)
- Optional One Key System Locks are available to secure the rack to the vehicle.
- Requires 4 lock cylinders.
Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Aero and Rapid Aero Foot Packs, # 262
part number: THKIT262
Thule Aero Roof Rack Foot Pack Fit Kit
Thule's kits are designed to fit your specific vehicle's gutterless roof rack bases. This adapter reinforces the weight distribution of the Aero Foot Pack to effectively stabilize your cargo while securing the foot firmly to the vehicle's upper door sill. This kit is easy to install, and you will not need tools or a degree in rocket science to comprehend the instructions.
- Features:
- Custom designed pads and brackets follow the contours of your vehicle's roof profile
- Designed for use with Thule's 400XT and 400XTR foot packs
- Simple to install - no need to drill
- Easily removable when not in use
- PEBAX coated brackets
- Thermoplastic footpads provide a firm hold and prevent damage to your vehicle's finish
- Custom designed pads and brackets follow the contours of your vehicle's roof profile
- Specs:
- Set of 4 brackets and footpads
KIT262 Thule Fit Kit for Gutterless Cars - Aero Foot Pack
Video of Thule Complete Roof System for Volkswagen Installation
Video Transcript for Thule Complete Roof System for Volkswagen Installation
The roof of your vehicle is a great place for extra cargo, bikes, kayaks and more. Many vehicles come with factory installed racks but if yours did not it does not mean you have to miss out on the fun. Thule believes this as well and has designed after market racks for many different vehicles. Our video here shows how to install the rack on a VW Jetta and provides a better idea on what is required no matter what type of vehicle you have. It is time to get your car, van, SUV, truck decked out and start getting yourself out there!
Essentially this kit consists of three pieces. First you have your crossbar here, next is the aero-foot which connects the car and the crossbar, and finally the fit kit. The fit kit converts the aero-foot to match the type of vehicle you are using whether it be the Volkswagen we have here or your Ford pickup. Now we will show you how these components fit together, first off you want to take the fit kit foot and put that on the bottom of the aero-foot which has a little peg to help you line up everything. It simply fits together by press fit. Now we can put our aero-foot onto our bar. First we need to pull this cap off, and then we will just slide it onto the bar. This part here has to be pulled out to keep it as loose as possible. Now we will just slide it on, once you have it put on the bar the way you want it, this part needs to be pushed back in by squeezing these two together.
Next we need to install the rest of our fit kit, that sits in like so, then you re-install the bolt. We will leave it like so because we need it loose to install onto our vehicle. Now we will put our cap back on the bar. Now that we have it assembled, we will go ahead and install it on our car. Depending on the application you catch the roof edge or below the seal like this one does. In our case we are going to have to peel this back and our pad will sit about right here and the fit kit will grab one of these screws hanging out from the roof here. We will install it now, it is a good idea to have someone stand on the other side to catch it and make sure it does not scratch up the paint. Just work it into place sometimes the seal comes loose a little bit too. Now it needs to catch in there and we need to repeat for the other side. At this point it is just a simple process of tightening it up. We will clamp everything into place and you might want to turn a couple of times and give a few more turns because every time you tighten it down it brings it toward you a little bit. Once you get it tight the way you want it, the lever itself snaps into place and locks. Now we will install the front half of it again same thing applies, it is just on the front. There you have it the install is complete, it is a reasonably easy install that may take a couple of extra hands. Those are the basics of all the Thule roof racks whether it is on a car truck or SUV, it is the same components that just vary in size and the fit kit for the particular vehicle.
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- Weight Capacity of Roof Rack on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Carrying Two Kayaks
- My wife and I just bought a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe that has the factory rails that run front to back. The limit of those is 75 pounds just like on yours, and I remember thinking, wow, that is not very much.
Adding cross bars will not increase the capacity of the rails even if the cross bars themselves might be able to carry more weight. Even if this is the case, you will still be limited to the 75 pounds.
If you were to add the recommended cross bars, # Y00408, and the Towers, # Y00138, or
view full answer... - Kayak Carriers for a 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon with Factory Roof Rack
- The 100 pound capacity on the 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon most likely refers to the system as a whole. In all probability they took the lowest rated component in the system, either the roof, the side rails, or the crossbars, and went by that rating for the whole system. You may be able to find the capacity of each separate component in the owners manual or by contacting a dealership.
But even if you were to add different crossbars like the Thule Load Bars, # THLB50, Thule still states that on
view full answer... - Will Thule Square Load Bars Fit a 2003 Honda Civic and Accept T-Slot Bike Rack
- The Thule load bars can fit your Civic with the correct foot pack and fit kit, but the crossbars on this roof rack do not have the T-slots that accept the T-slot accessories. This roof rack uses square crossbars that will accept most clamp on roof rack accessories.
If you are needing a roof rack that uses crossbars with T-slots I would recommend the Rhino Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack with Aero Crossbars, part # DA118B, and the Rhino Rack Custom DK Clamps, part # DK009. This roof rack will accep
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendations for a 2002 Saab 9-3, 5-Door Hatchback
- For a 2002 Saab 9-3, 5-Door, I have included a link to the racks that will fit. For a Thule rack, you can use the following parts:
Thule Square Load Bars, # THLB50
Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack, # TH480
Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit, # THKIT1003
view full answer... - Thule Aero Foot Pack and Fit Kit for a 2007 Honda Ridgeline
- You will need the Thule Aero Foot Pack, item # TH400XT, and the Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Aero and Rapid Aero Foot Packs, # 2163, for your 2007 Honda Ridgeline.
view full answer... - What is the Correct Fit Kit For a Thule Roof Rack on a 2010 Chevrolet Impala to Carry a Kayak
- You will need the Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Aero and Rapid Aero Foot Packs, item # THKIT2174, to transfer your existing, # Th400XT, support feet, cross bars, # THLB50, and kayak carrier to your new 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
If you do not have the # TH400XT support feet and cross bars to transfer then the best route, for a roof rack to carry your kayak, is to use the Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit for Traverse Foot Packs, item # THKIT1531, Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack, item # TH480, Thule Load
view full answer... - Canoe Carrier Recommendation for a 2004 Lexus GX470 with Factory Roof Rack
- I did a little research and found that the recommended cross bar spread on your vehicle is 38 inches, center to center, between the bars. Making the spread larger could cause problems with the side rails or another component in the roof rack system. But I do have a solution for you to carry a canoe on your 2004 Lexus GX470.
You can use the Yakima Universal Foam Block Rooftop Canoe Carrier, # Y04055. The canoe will rest in the foam blocks that will be mounted to your cross bars, providing a wi
view full answer... - How To Mount Thule Roof Rack From Volkswagen Passat Onto 2000 Volkswgen Jetta
- You will be able to use the same Thule roof rack from your 2000 Volkswagen Passt on your 2000 Volkswagen Jetta, you will just need to change out the foot packs.
You will need Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit, part # THKIT1051, which will work with Thule Traverse and Rapid Traverse Foot Packs, part #s TH480R, TH480, and TH4802. If you do not have the Thule Traverse or Rapid Traverse Foot Packs, you will need these foot packs, in addition to part # THKIT1051.
I have linked a video installation of a
view full answer... - Can I Purchase Only a Pair of the Thule Aero Roof Rack Support Feet # TH400XT
- Yes, you can order a quantity of 2 for the Thule Aero Roof Rack Support Feet. You will need the Thule Aero Half Pack, part # TH4002XT.
However, the fit kits are not sold in pairs, you will need to purchase the kit you referenced, Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit, part # THKIT2163, for your 2007 Honda Ridgeline truck.
I have linked a video installation of the Thule Aero Roof Rack Support Feet on a different vehicle.
view full answer... - Will Installing a Roof Rack Cause Any Kind of Damage to the Roof of a 2012 Infiniti G37X Sedan
- When installed properly and according to the installation instructions, and when using the correct parts for your vehicle, attaching a roof rack to a vehicle will not damage, scratch, dent, or ruin the insulation or lining on a vehicle.
The Thule Aero feet, # TH400XT, that you referenced are not a fit for a 2012 Infiniti G37 sedan. To add a Thule roof rack to your G37, you will need to use the following parts:
Load Bars, # THLB50
Traverse Foot Pack, # TH480
Fit Kit, # THKIT1551
I have
view full answer... - Where do the Thule Aero Roof Rack Feet Mount on a 2008 Honda Fit
- There are specific places for the clips that fit in the door frame. The fit information is included with the Fit Kit, # THKIT2180, which fits the 2008 Honda Fit. You will measure from the top edge of the windshield seam (not the glass) back 14 inches. This is where the front edge of the front pad will be. Once you have it placed in the proper position and the same on the opposite side, mount the front bar. Then measure from the centerline of the front bar back 24 inches. This is where the center
view full answer... - Will the Thule Aero TH400XT Fit a 1997 Toyota Avalon
- At this time, the only roof rack that we have available for your 1997 Toyota Avalon is the Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack part #Y00408. The # TH400XT is unfortunately not compatible with your vehicle.
The complete roof rack system for your Avalon uses the following parts:
#Y00408 Are the round 48 inch cross bars for Yakima roof rack system which are the cross bars for the roof rack system, 2 bars are included per kit.
# Y00626 Q Clips for Yakima Q towers and they are clips and pads for the
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