Replacement Thule AcuTight Cradle for Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Boxes

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Thule Accessories and Parts - TH8523387001

Replaces 1 AcuTight cradle for your Thule roof-mounted cargo box.

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Replaces 1 AcuTight cradle for your Thule roof-mounted cargo box

8523387001 Replacement Thule Snap Fit Cradle for AcuTight Mounting Systems on Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Boxes

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Hey everybody, Jared at etrailer.com. Today I want to take a quick look at the replacement Acu Tight cradle by Thule. Now this replaces one Acu Tight cradle for your Thule roof mounted cargo box, and they are a direct replacement from Thule, meaning that this item will work with the original Thule product. Now Thule is a quality brand known for excellent products. And we carry many of the products here at etrailer.com. All right, well that was a quick look at the replacement Acu Tight cradle by Thule.

I'm Jared from etrailer.com. You have a good one..

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98% were satisfied with this product

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536 reviews

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by: David 10/20/2026

They had the part that I needed for my Thule roof rack and shipping was quick

by: Jeffrey 10/07/2026

A little less deep than the original but they got my box back on my rack

by: Brian 09/17/2026

Rachel could not have been any more helpful. Best customer service rep I have ever dealt with. Company is so fortunate to have her

by: Tanner 08/27/2026

Replacement piece has worked so far. It is not an exact match to the OEM part. This one has thinner ends.

by: Bruce 07/25/2026

New design better than original. Fits a lot better on OEM and Malone crossbars

by: Madlyn 06/25/2026

Great product! It’s a perfect match for replacing the one that came on my Thule cargo box.

by: James 05/08/2026

Height and shape isn’t consistent wtb Thule original part. Off by 1/4”…had to order additional rubber strip to correct difference.

by: Tiffany 07/19/2026

Great replacements for the ones that broke loose.

by: Ezra 05/19/2020 One Year Later

Product fits exactly and works as necessary. The curve is slightly less so it could technically slide easier especially on narrow crossbars. While I doubt this would be a problem, I will attach a picture...the original is on the right.

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by: [ 05/19/2026

Perfect replacement for broken original, super fast shipping

by: Rebecca 05/11/2020

I ordered a replacement part for a Thule cargo box, and was very pleased with the entire experience with etrailer! I found them via an online search as one of the few places carrying the part. Confirmed that it was the right part via their website. Ordering the part was easy. They have excellent email communication to alert me when the part was shipped and received. Shipping was great (even during pandemic). The whole process was seamless. I am a happy customer!

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by: Dave N. 04/11/2018

No comments on the part itself, but I'm sure it will be fine. No issues with eTrailer as they always provide fast shipping. One note of caution that wasn't completely obvious to me - if you have an older Ascent box, the screws that hold in the original cradle do not have a built in washer and the hole in the replacement cradles is larger in diameter, so either order new screws or buy some washers. I was under the impression the old screws would work and since I still had them, I didn't order new ones. In my opinion, these shouldn't be sold separately. See my picture with the old screw resting on top of the new cradle for a sense of what I mean.

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by: Walter 03/26/2026

part was 3-4 times more than discontinued OEM version. And it did not come with mounting screws.

by: Chris 03/05/2026

Perfect fit for my Thule rooftop carrier. Arrived quickly.

by: Nathan 07/13/2021

First time ordering from this company and I am thoroughly impressed with their selection of parts, ease of ordering, pricing, and quick shipping. Instead of being forced to buy the whole grip assembly for my cargo carrier, I was able to purchase only the part needed for the assembly. It came sealed in a plastic bag and of excellent quality. Will purchase from them again should I need anything else.

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by: Daniel 11/02/2022

I ordered the cradles to replace the older original cradles that are larger and longer. Mine kept popping off and based upon the other reviews, they appeared to be the correct replacement. (Picture 1) The older cradle is on the left and the new replacement on the right. The newer cradles are slimmer and smaller - but fit just fine. Only extra thing I did was to add a washer (2nd picture) to help keep the screw in place and prevent the cradle from popping off like the old ones used to.

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by: Doug 04/22/2023

I'm not yet sure how these will work. While the appear to be exactly the same as the originals that came with my Thule box when looking at them from the top, when you look at them from the side they are not. (See pictures.Original cradle is on the right in the side-by-side picture, and on the bottom in the stacked, side-view picture.) The new cradle may still work, and it would clearly better than trying to use the box without anything at all. I am going to give it a go and will report back if it breaks quickly.

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by: Robert 06/29/2026 One Year Later

Wasn’t the same as the original. Much thinner. Had to rig it.

by: Stevan 06/25/2024

The product was exactly as described. It arrived as promised. A good vendor to use for Thule accessories and parts

Stevan One Year Later

6/26/2025

Perfectly

by: Scott 08/27/2023

Repaired my Thule cargo carrier and saved me from needing to purchase a new carrier.

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by: Winslow 01/03/2026 One Year Later

Just what was needed! It was exact replacement

by: Bruce 07/24/2026

Better than original cradles, so I ordered 3 more

by: Chris 04/09/2025

Awesome that etrailer makes this replacement available to use when the original Thule plastic breaks. This is my 2nd time and I purchased the full set in anticipation of the rest of the original cradles breaking. Fast service and shipping. Would be 5 stars except expensive for a piece of plastic.

Brooke M.

4/16/2025

So glad we had what you needed, Chris. I appreciate your thinking ahead, too. Always good to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best :)

by: Kent 03/06/2025

OEM fit. Timely delivery.

Kent One Year Later

3/7/2026

It’s still working just fine.

by: Mojo Ski Pod 07/13/2023

My original is broke in two. Other than the fact that my new replacement part isn't broke in two, they are identical. The new one just snapped right on. It's the easiest fix ever.
I think that it got cut off in the uploaded photo of the bottom of my repaired cargo pod. Other then the new one being black and shiny, while the older ones are dull and grey, all of the cradles are identical.

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It's possible Eamonn, but you're going to need to modify the box which could affect the structural integrity of the box. If you're cool with that, then you'd need the Replacement Quick Grip Mount Assembly # TH05738 and the Replacement Thule AcuTight Cradle for Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Boxes # TH8523387001.
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Which Way To Install the Replacement Cradle for Thule AcuTight and Quick Grip Mounting Hardware
The flat side of the Replacement Cradle for Thule AcuTight and Quick Grip Mounting Hardware part # TH8523387001 will go against the bottom of the cargo box which you can see in the attached photo. Therefore, the screw hole will be facing down towards the crossbar.
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Yes, the Acutight Replacement Cradle # TH8523387001 that you referenced would be the correct replacement cradle for your Thule Spirit Cargo Box 1600XT because this box uses the AcuTight installation hardware. This cradle also fits the last generation of QuickGrip hardware.
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Is AcuTight Cradle Included With Replacement Fast Grip Clamp For Thule Cargo Box
The piece you're speaking of is what Thule refers to as an AcuTight cradle. It isn't included with the # TH94JV fast grip clamp, but is available separately as part # TH8523387001. I've linked to product description videos for the replacement clamp and the cradle.
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Thank you for the picture! So right off I can say that you will need to get more than 1 of the Replacement Cradle # TH8523387001. Since it's a different design than the other 3 I recommend picking up 2 of these and using them for the Quick Grip Assemblies # TH05738 that will be on the same crossbar. This will help to maintain a proper fit of the Thule Atlantis 2100 XT.
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Replacement Thule AcuTight Cradles For Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Boxes
You are needing the Thule AcuTight Cradle # TH8523387001. This is designed to fit between the flat bottom of your Thule Atlantis Box and the curve of your Wingbar Evo crossbars. There are notches for the Quick Grip Mount Assembly # TH05738 to secure around the crossbars.
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