Can Older Style of Thule Fairing Be Adapted to Fit OEM Crossbars

Updated 01/11/2026 | Published 01/08/2026

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Question:

2006 Honda element, stock roof rack. Picked up a used Thule wind fairing with square clips. Will these clips work for my vehicle?

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

There might be a way to make it work but those clips are for the newer style of fairing and not what you have which is the much older style designed only for square bars. It's probably going to be best to go with a new fairing like the part # TH72WV.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Eric

1/8/2026

I already have the fairing. Need to know which clips do I need

Jameson C.

1/11/2026

@Eric We have clips for the aero style bars for your generation of fairing with the part # 8528583001. But only if the currently clips you have now look like the part # 7524718001.