Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet vs Rapid Crossroad Feet for Raised Rail Roof Rack

Updated 05/09/2022 | Published 05/03/2022

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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4

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$264.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2

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$279.95

Question:

Is there a difference in crossbar height between using the Raised Rail Evo vs the Rapid Crossroad? How much does each one raise the crossbar above the side rail height?

asked by: Tim

Expert Reply:

The Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 and the (discontinued) Rapid Crossroad Feet TH450R are both almost identical when it comes to crossbar height increase. They sit in the 1-1/2" - 1-3/4" range from the height of the raised rails on your vehicle to the bottom of the crossbar. I wasn't able to install them on a vehicle but it looked like the Rapid Crossroads Feet sat maybe 1/4" taller than the Evo Raised Rail Feet but I like the clamping design of the Evo better so I recommend going that route.

If the vehicle you're installing this roof rack on is the 2016 Jeep Cherokee you have in the fitguide then the correct length WingBar Evo crossbars is part # TH711420 which is 53" long.

expert reply by: Jon G