How Does a Crossbar Lock to the Thule Crossroads Feet

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How does the cross bar get locked into this item?

asked by: Don

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On the top of each foot on the Crossroads roof rack feet # 753-3399 and Handle Assembly # 753-20064 there is a shroud that goes around the bars. When the roof rack is tightened it will pull this shroud down and hold the bar firmly in place. Take a look at the instructions I have linked.

Locks can be added to the feet using # TH450200 which will prevent the foot end cap from coming off which protects access to the mechanisms that hold the rack to the roof and the bars to the feet.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 2

The plug on the Replacement Handle Assembly for Thule Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Feet #753-20064 is not offered separately as a replacement. To get another plug, you'd have to purchase the entire replacement handle.

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Answer 3

Yes, the part #853-2297 is a fit for Thule square crossbars as this is designed for the Thule Goalpost TH997 which comes with a Thule square crossbar.

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Answer 4

Yes, you can use the new Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars, part #TH712500, with your old Thule Crossroad footpack. The dimensions are the same, so the new bars will slide through that opening. The endcaps are different so you will need the Replacement…

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Answer 5

The difference between the end caps is simply that the Thule Load Bar Replacement End Caps THEC1 are the older version of replacement end caps, while the Replacement Endcaps for Thule SquareBar Roof Racks #TH1500052968 are direct replacement caps for…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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