How to Use Older Thule Square Bars with 2017 Toyota Highlander with Naked Roof

Updated 03/10/2025 | Published 03/03/2025

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Inno Feet for Square Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Black - Qty 4

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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet

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Question:

I have a 2017 Toyota Highlander with a Thule hulavator kayak system and need new feet for my square cross bars. Can I purchase the feet from etrailer? I have cross bars but I need the associated podium feet with all the necessary parts. Can you help me?

asked by: John E

Expert Reply:

Hey John, I do have a solution for you but the Thule square bar roof racks changed a few years ago and now their current feet don't work with the older style of crossbar. The new crossbar has a channel that runs along the bottom of it whereas old style did not have this.

But we have found is that the Inno square bars are exact same dimensions so you can use their feet and fit kit with the bars you have now. For that you'd need the part numbers # INK666 for the correct fit kit and part # INSUT for the feet and you'd be set as these are both a confirmed fit for the naked roof versions of your 2017 Toyota Highlander.

Your Highlander does have a naked roof correct?

expert reply by: Jameson C