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Anyone have Thule rack on an ARE topper?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by METAC, Oct 22, 2023.

  1. Oct 22, 2023 at 6:05 PM
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    METAC

    METAC [OP] Member

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    Evening Folks - Does anyone know what footpack to use on an ARE topper with rails installed?
    I just bought a used 2nd gen that has Yakima feet and bars but I have a ton of Thule accessories from a previous vehicle. Need to know what footpace works for the ARE topper. Thule does not have info for toppers on their site. Any help is appreciated!
     
  2. Oct 22, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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    4xdog

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    The ARE T-track rails are nothing special -- any system that mounts to them, and there are lots, will work. Thule has options.

    I have Thule feet on my Gen 1’s ARE CX canopy. The truck had Yakima feet and crossbars (cracked and rusting) when I got it, and with boxes of Thule bits accumulated over the years, it was an easy call to change foot and crossbar systems.

    I have Thule Podium feet and used a Thule Podium fit kit to mount them to the ARE's T-track rails.

    https://www.rei.com/product/770056/thule-podium-foot-pack-set-of-4
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    https://www.rei.com/product/772689/thule-podium-fit-kit

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    As Thule are changing their crossbar systems, they don't seem to make the exact Podium feet I have. But they offer a similar product:
    https://www.thule.com/en-us/roof-rack/roof-racks-and-accessories/thule-rapid-podium-_-30404

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    Last edited: Oct 23, 2023
  3. Oct 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    METAC

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    Much appreciated good sir!
     

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