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Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars 47"
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Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars 47"
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Thule Accessories and Parts - TH853354406
- Roof Rack
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- Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars (THRB47)
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853354406 Thule Replacement Rubber Strip
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Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars 47" - TH853354406
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (38 Customer Reviews)
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by: Eric L.07/18/2017
great price and quick delivery! 407457
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by: Bryan02/02/2018
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
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Patrick B - 4/23/2014
by: john f07/19/2013
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
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without the ridges, is it as quite as the original with the ridges?Thanks.
-- comment by: Steve - 04/20/20143653
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.
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Heather A - 02/19/2019
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by: Nathan02/19/2019
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
$32.52. Thule Part 852-5402-005 replacement top channel cover is designed with a textured Wind diffuser surface to eliminate wind noise.
-- Replacement Top Channel Cover for Thule AeroBlade Load Bars - 59" Long - Qty 1
$32.52. Thule Part 852-5402-005 replacement top channel cover is designed with a textured Wind diffuser surface to eliminate wind noise.
Heather A - 02/19/201949672
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by: Jose Q08/16/2016
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
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by: Lee02/10/2017
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: BRAD M07/28/2014
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
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by: George06/12/2019
Worked for my purpose. Fits in the Thule Rails as it should. 657062
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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
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by: Kawada05/02/2019
Outstanding service. Received items really fast. Thank you 636687
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by: Shelli07/16/2018
Exactly what I needed and affordable and quick delivery - super happy! 542332
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by: John06/22/2018
perfect fitment 525574
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by: Rafael04/17/2018
Very good 497600
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by: Chris08/10/2017
Holding up well. Great replacement for original strips. 418443
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by: Michael in N.H.01/26/2017
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
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by: Michael H.09/21/2016
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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by: Teresa09/19/2016
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
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by: Joe Q08/29/2016
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
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by: KurtZ08/24/2016
Fit great. Works as expected. 287128
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by: Scott08/17/2016
Very easy and intuitive to replace the strip. Took about 2 minutes. 284751
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by: Teresa08/09/2016
Great product! Fast delivery! 281741
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by: KC06/13/2016
Delivered fast and product as described 260790
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by: KC06/06/2016
Product as described and shipped quickly 257992
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by: Donald05/31/2016
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
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- Dimensions of Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars 47The Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars # TH853354406 is designed to fit into a channel that is 7/16 of an inch wide at the middle and 7/8 of an inch wide at the widest portion. The strip measures 47 inches long and can be cut to length. The height is just 1/4 inch.
view full answer... - Installation Tips for Installing the Rubber Strip into Thule Aero CrossbarsGood news, I've had the opportunity to install this strip many times and understand how frustrating it can be. The easiest way that I found to install this rubber piece like # TH853354406; if you use your thumbs to press the rubber into the channel while holding and articulating it from side to side above the channel worked best for me. I have linked a short video to show you how I install it. Also smaller sized strips will slide easier within the channel so if the long strip is giving...
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- Will the Thule AeroBlade Channel Cover Fit Older Thule Rapid Aero Load BarsI went out to our demo area and got one old Thule Rapid Aero bar and one new AeroBlade bar. I did a test fit of the rubber strip from the AeroBlade bar # 852-5402-005 in the Rapid Aero bar. I am pleased to say that it is a fit. But the original strip, # TH853354406, is a tighter fit. You can use the strips from one in the other. I made a video showing the fit that will appear on this page.
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- Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero Load Bars on a 2008 Audi Q7You likely have the Thule Aero load bars which take rubber strip # TH853354406 for 47 inches or # TH853354407 for 53 inches. If the rubber strips have ridges on the top then you have AeroBlade bars but this is not likely since they were not around in 2007 when your 2008 Audi Q7 was built. But if you did you would use # 852-5402-005 for a 59 inch long strip.
view full answer... - Replacement Rubber Strip for 2012 Mercedes GL 450 CrossbarsIt is possible that a replacement Thule rubber crossbar strip will fit the OEM Mercedes bars on your 2012 GL 450. If the channel in the bar measures 7/16 of an inch wide at the top and 7/8 inches wide at the bottom then you can use a Thule replacement. There are several lengths available. For 47 inches we have # TH853354406. For 53 inches we have # TH853354407. And for 59 inches we have # 852-5402-005.
view full answer... - How to Protect Load Bars of TracRac Ladder Rack When Sliding Boat onto ThemWe have a foam block style of boat carrier that has a large enough hole for the thicker TracRac bars with the part # MPG159. This would be our best solution to protect the finish of your bars as well as securely carry your boat. See attached picture to see the pads used on a TracRac ladder rack. For straps then you'd want the part # MPG306 and part # MPG322 if you wanted to run the straps to under the hood of your truck as an attachment point.
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- Replacement Rubber Strip for Thule Aero CrossbarsIt sounds like you're looking for the rubber strip for Thule aero bars. We do have them in 2 lengths: # TH853354406 for 47 inch bars # TH853354407 for 53 inch bars
view full answer... - Adapting Thule Ski Carriers to Fit Thule Aero Style Roof Rack Crossbars and Replacement Rubber StripFirst, we need to determine which Thule aero bars you have. The older bars were called Rapid Aero bars and were more symmetrical. The new bars are called AeroBlade bars and look more like a wing. I have included a 3/4 profile picture of the AeroBlade style for you. Next I would need to know which Thule ski rack you have. You may be able to use Universal Mounting Kit, # 7533998. Depending on the age and model of the ski carrier you have, this kit may or may not work. For a replacement...
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- Replacement Rubber Crossbar Strip for Thule Rapid Aero Crossbars on Porsche MacanOn your Porsche Macan you have the Thule Rapid Aero cross bars. The replacement Rubber Top Channel Strip is # 852-5402-005 in 59 inches, # TH853354407 in 53 inches, and # TH853354406 in 47 inches.
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- T-Track Rubber Strip For 2015 Volkswagen Golf Factory CrossbarsI do have an option for you but the Replacement QuickAccess Interface Top T-Track Strip part # 1500052989 only fits the Thule Wingbar Evo crossbars. The Wingbar Evo is a newer style that was not available in 2015. You need either the rubber strip for Thule Aero Bars in 47" part # TH853354406 or part # TH853354407 for the 53".
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