Completed my build your own thule ski rack setup yesterday. Used rapid podium 460r with the jeep compass Fit-Kit Model #183164 and Thule ARB53 (53”) AeroBlade roof rack bars. Any thule aerobar longer than 53” will be too wide to work. Bought all components but the ski rack itself (already owned) on ebay.
Originally felt that the Compass fit kit rubber isolators didnt fit well enough. Necessity forced my hand to try again and while not perfect they will work fine. Also not sure the fit of the rubber pieces really matter as the metal bracket is bolted to the jeep’s rails. Will have to see how the right ones, if different, fit once thule releases the GCL kit.
i need to direct mount the ski rack itself to the aerobar if i have any hope of driving in and out of my garage with the skiis on the rack. Barely made it out without the skis on in the jeep’s normal height setting...
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