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This Thule Dual Force Strut replaces a similiar part for Thule Roof Boxes and many others.
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Product arrived on-time and fit my carrier. Etrailer is legit!!
Amazing! Works perfectly on the 2021 Subaru crosstrek with my Xcargo Xtreme from
Exactly the part I needed to fix my Thule Motion XT roof box! Item was shipped amazingly fast A++++ I will definitely shop etrailer again!
Worked well on Sears rooftop box.
The product was perfect as advertised!
The five stars is more about The Customer Service!!
Great buying experience! Fast shipping. Thanks!
Put these on a Thule Adventurer (I think it is the 650, but not sure as someone gave it to me). They work great. It was a little confusing at first because the existing struts "bent" towards the inside on both the left and the right side. With these, one of them will bend toward the inside and another will bend towards the outside. Hopefully looking at my pictures it will make sense. Also, I used a rubber mallet to put them on. I braced the box with my knee and gave a good whack to the strut and it went on pretty easy.
Wanted to also give props to Etrailer's web site. They had a lot of good information and helped me to find exactly what I needed. Would definitely use again.
The hinge support on my ski box failed last Thursday when I unloaded the skis at the end of a ski trip, this was all a puzzle to me, it took a moment to realize what had happened--those flimsy boxes are very unstable without these supports. Did my research, found etrailer--possibly the only source? My box is Sears Xcargo Xtreme. I didn't see that precise one on the list of Thule boxes that the part was for but some models seemed close enough--besides, there are only two supports to choose from, how wrong could I go? I paid the extra $ for Priority shipping bc I had another ski trip coming up and I need that box.
It arrived promptly, I installed it today. If you subtract the time it took to take the box off the car and return it, the repair took about 5 minutes. I used the clamp with the screw handle that another reviewer recommended, I was not sure if I would have the hand strength to use the large vise grips that the man in the video used. I am a 71 year old woman.
To my great relief, the new support worked perfectly and does seem more substantial than the original. I did buy a second one but decided to hold it in reserve, the other original seemed okay for now. (That may be a mistake). With my experience, the second one shouldn't take but about 3 minutes when that time comes. Now, off to Vermont for two more ski trips and no icy skis inside the car, which is the point of all this. Thanks, etrailer!! I have no idea what I'd have done without your excellent service.
These hinges work well as replacements on the Thule Evolution double sided opening clamshell rack, but they do wear out over time. Specifically, the point at which they snap on to the metal ball on the clamshell gets worn out and won’t stay connected. I’ve replaced several of these hinges over the years, so I’d estimate they last about 3 ski seasons (I knocked the rating down from 5 stars because they wear out quicker than expected). They are inexpensive and easy to replace though… it’s just inconvenient to wait a week for replacement parts, so I bought 2 this time to have a spare. Note: I’ve found that a C-clamp or wood working clamp works well to install them. It takes a lot of force to pop them back into the metal ball.
**Life Saver on a Family Trip!**
While on a family vacation, one of the hinges on my Thule roof rack broke while unloading gear. This hinge wasn’t just for holding the lid up during use but was also crucial for keeping it stable while closed. With four humans, two dogs, and a car packed to the brim, getting home without the roof rack was not an option.
I didn’t want to spend hundreds replacing the entire container, but finding the specific hinge I needed quickly seemed impossible. Other retailers—yes, even *them*—couldn’t get me the part in time. That’s where eTrailer saved the day!
Their website made it easy to identify the exact part I needed, their prices were competitive, and their customer service was outstanding. They ensured the part shipped quickly, allowing me to fix the rack and get everyone—dogs, gear, and all—home safely.
Thank you, eTrailer, for your amazing service. You’ve earned a lifelong customer!
Perfect replacement hinge.
Stacy
4/26/2025
Works great. Perfect replacement part.
Perfect fit for weekender.
Looking to replace our Thule roof box carrier hinges. Etrailer customer service was extremely helpful with finding the needed hinge - our roof carrier is perfect again!
Used this part to fix our granddaughter's Thule Roof Box (she found the box on the side of the Freeway, picked it up and installed it on her Subaru). It was pretty bang-up, so I fixed it for her. The Strut was really easy to replace and is working perfectly!
Received everything and new hinge is installed on Thule box everything was straight forward except albeit after viewing how to remove socket screws with neddle nose pliers proved to be extremely difficult. Therefore I remove complete broken hinge and was able to force out with large standard screwdriver and press fit into new hinge with small vice.
PERFECT! I have a really old (I mean VINTAGE) Thule Weekender and these new hinges were a perfect update from the old gas struts. They fit perfect and work perfect. etrailer always has fast shipping and great products and prices.
Arrived early, works great
These fit a 20 year old Thule perfectly.
Excellent service thank you, service excellent, merci !
This strut replacement was easy to install thanks to the trailer video.
Perfect fit
Used small electric saw to cut off broke hinge and a rubber mallet to install the new hinge on my 2002ish Thule Excursion. New hinge works as well as original. Rcvd new hinge in just a couple of days. Very good experience
So genuinely impressed with my first experience with etrailer. Very reasonable prices, extremely quick turnaround in product delivery of the Thule struts I ordered. Able to track shipment, and updates from etrailer Customer Service throughout. Won't hesitate to utilize this company in the future, they have earned "Preferred Supplier" Status in my opinion!
P.S. the imbedded install videos on the product webpage were extremely helpful.
Very best,
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Sno-bum
1/13/2018
Normal function
Great replacement
Good quality, fast delivery, great pric e.
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Jon
12/23/2025
Perfect fit for my Sears X-cargo box. We are a year later and using the box on the reg, great job etrailer!