Can Current Thule Roof Rack Feet be Used with Thule Aeroblade Crossbars

Published 08/18/2021

Question:

I have one Thule crossbar already installed on my car, but the second one is missing 2 of the cylindrical bar/nuts that fasten to the feet I already have I know that no vendor can replace those old bolts. Will the new Rapid Podium Foot Pack replacement attach to the old fit kit tab picture attached? Ive contacted Thule and they told me the new Rapid foot only has one bolt that goes through the middle. Can I drill a hole in the 2 feet I have for the center bolts? Finally, will the new foot attach to the old fit kit and old crossbar see pics attached? This has been an exhausting, long road, but Im hoping the rapid podium replacement feet will work, or Ill be throwing all this Thule stuff away. I have a lot of pictures of each part if you need me to send them, and I can provide more info too. Thanks in advance!

asked by: Matt K

Expert Reply:

So the new feet can attach to the older Thule Aeroblade bar so for your 2017 Mazda CX-5 you'd be able to use the part # TH460R and the fit kit part # THKIT3160. There is no other combination of parts mentioned that would work since the rack has been discontinued for so long.

expert reply by: Jameson C