Replacement Top Cradle Assembly for a Thule Hull-A-Vator

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The broken part is the adjustable mechanism that sets the top cradle for the proper width for the kayak . The washer type mechanism the goes inside the groove is gone . If I buy a new cradle mechanism , will it include this part ? Also I need a new bolt [ 1 of the two that have an allen wrench head ] for the center of the cradle

asked by: Dennis D

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The Replacement Top Assembly for the Thule Hullavator, part # 7521771001, includes the two allen wrench headed screws, but not the lower washer slide plate.

To replace the washer slide plate, you'll need part # 853593802

I've attached instructions for installing the slide plate, which you'll need to correctly reinstall the Top Assembly.

If you also need to replace the wing nut and bolt at this time, its available as part # 753-0783-08

expert reply by: Jacob W

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