Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars 47"

exactly what i needed for my Thule Aero bars. strip is very long and allowed for me to trim to my liking and have left over strips for later if needed. 114763

Does its function. The profile is slightly different (bulkier) than the original band, but it doesn't affect function. Please note that these bands sell individually, so if you want both bars covered, you need to order two - I actually mistakenly ordered only one. 284197

Exactly what I needed to replace the missing rubber for my off-brand racks. Etrailer provded me with the exact dimensions of the product to ensure a snug fit. I gently tapped it into place using a rubber mallet and voila, good as new. FYI, this fits the $50 knock off racks being sold on eBay that look like Thule Aeros. 143177

Nice to be able to get a replacement somewhere since thule does not sell these. Word of warning, these are smooth and do not have the raised ridged the thule originals do. 90571

There's no noticeable sound difference between the ridged strips and smooth strips. There may be a difference in a sound lab test, but we have not seen a difference when driving in a car or SUV. Just to clarify, Thule used the smooth strips with the older Aero bars and they use the ridged strips with the current Aero Blade bars.

-- Patrick B - 4/23/2014

I ordered this item to replace the rubber strip on my Saab Sportcombi's roof rack. It didn't fit exactly in the rack rail groove but still close enough to the originals that it should work. Thank you for being a dependable resource for hard to find parts. The package arrived in an expedient amount of time. 340728

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by: Rafael04/17/2018

Very good 497600

Worked for my purpose. Fits in the Thule Rails as it should. 657062

by: V Isaacs05/08/2019

My old rubber cushion started coming off and wouldn't stay in place so I ordered these to replace the original one. They work perfectly 639698

Outstanding service. Received items really fast. Thank you 636687

Thanks for reaching out and letting me know the Thule strips got delivered. I have to say I’m extremely disappointed with these and would like to return them. I have Thule aeroblades and have had them for probably about 5 years on my car. The old inserts have seen better days because of loading racks and baskets. So I ordered a replacement set from you. But your insert strips are made differently and cause AWFUL wind noise when installed. The hum starts around 30mph and goes well past 50mph. These shouldn’t be sold as replacements because any Thule areoblade owner knows they’re quiet load bars. (We paid for quiet in our original purchase so we wouldn’t have to hear the dreaded hum). Please let me know how to return these. ??????? I’ve attached a picture so you can see Thule insert strips compared to what you sell. (Thule original on the right. Notice the textured pattern.) 606194

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The replacement rubber strip part # TH853354406 is designed for an older design Thule Aero bar part # THRB47. The top channel cover you will need is part # 852-5402-005
Replacement Top Channel Cover for Thule AeroBlade Load Bars - 59" Long - Qty 1
$12.91. Thule Part 852-5402-005 replacement top channel cover is designed with a textured Wind diffuser surface to eliminate wind noise.

-- Heather A - 02/19/2019

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Great product. 605886

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Exactly what I needed and affordable and quick delivery - super happy! 542332

perfect fitment 525574

Product was exactly as specified and was shipped quickly. It fit perfectly into my Thule Aero Bars rack and actually fit more snugly than the manufacturer's rubber strip. The Thule strip was too loose and came off while I was driving so I had to buy a replacement and this works perfectly. Excellent service by etrailer! 472451

by: Chris08/10/2017

Holding up well. Great replacement for original strips. 418443

great price and quick delivery! 407457

The rubber strips on my Thule Aero Bars were pretty beat up after years of canoe-carrying, so I ordered these new ones, which came quickly and were exactly the right ones. 335663

Great product, great fit. Definitely a must have for those of us who have to cut our strips to put on attachments. 297003

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Thank you. I have ordered from you twice now and the shipment was fast and the item I ordered was just as you advertise. I love it!! Thank you 296333

Works fine, with solid fit. Please remember each order is for one bar, you'll most likely need two, if you want to replace it in both bars. 288850

by: KurtZ08/24/2016

Fit great. Works as expected. 287128

Very easy and intuitive to replace the strip. Took about 2 minutes. 284751

Great product! Fast delivery! 281741

Delivered fast and product as described 260790

Product as described and shipped quickly 257992

The rubber strip worked out great, glad I was able to find this strip because the company I ordered the original luggage rack could not provide a replacement for the one that blew off on the Interstate. 254690

Fast shipping. Excellent customer support -- I ordered twice -- they immediately called to cancel the first order. Fit perfectly. Easy to cut with scissors. 216569

Exact product. Great service. Fast delivery. Hassle free. 180306

Exactly what I needed. 179278

These are just like the originals. Perf ect. 152152

Fit older Thule Aero load bars perfectl y. 149262

The product will meet my needs but it was not exactly the same dimensions and fit as the Thule part. 127619

Works great! 114841

Awesome service and product 104208

I bought these to go in stock (OEM) Subaru Outback aero cross bars and they fit like a charm. I highly recommend these and etrailer.com shipped them quick! 96510

Received the goods promptly and in good order. Thanks 40370

Bought this to cut up and fill in the T-Slot between my loaded racks. It fits my OEM Removable T-Slot roof rack for my 2001 PT Cruiser perfectly. Eliminated the whistling I got from having that T-slot open with accessories loaded on it. 15291

Original rubber gasket that come with Thule rack. Only site I was able to find this product. I bought used bars that did not come with this gasket and it would howl at speed with snowboards on top. This gasket solved the problem. Fast shipping and great communication with Etrailer!! 13468