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Thule Roof Rack Load Bars, Set of 2

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Color One Color
Brand Thule
Item Dimensions LxWxH 50 x 2 x 2 inches
Is Foldable No
Load Capacity 165 Pounds
Mounting Type Roof Mount
Material
Alloy Steel
Item Weight
1.7 Kilograms

About this item

  • Carries up to 165lbs of cargo (see Thule Buyer's Guide for vehicle specific recommendations)
  • Sold 2 bars per pack
  • Requires Thule Square Bar foot pack and some systems require vehicle-specific Fit Kit
  • Made from galvanized, polyethylene-coated steel to resist the elements
  • Thule load bars do not come with end caps; end caps for the load bars are included with Thule foot packs.

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Whether it's exploring the spectacular nature of the great outdoors or traveling the world with family and friends, we all have a passion for enjoying an active life.

At Thule, we share your desire to spend more time enjoying your passions - which means less time worrying about how to bring all the stuff we need. For more than 75 years, Thule has been creating solutions to simplify life's adventures. Our focus has been on developing smart, stylish products that are sound, high quality, safe, and easy to use.

Whatever your passion, whatever your pursuit. Wherever you're going, whatever you're bringing. With Thule you're free to live your active life to the fullest.

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We’ll never know what adventures you’ll be taking your equipment on. That’s why we develop our products to manage any weather, any temperature, and any terrain in the whole world. We’ve come to the conclusion that nothing else will do. Every new product is put through temperatures of icy northern cold and burning desert heat, long sessions of intensive UV radiation, a salt chamber for corrosion endurance, several pressure and capacity tests – and finally a machine that shakes it for a lifetime’s worth, simulating two trips around the world in less than a week. Yes, the Thule Test Center is kind of brutal. But that’s the way the world is. And since we only give the sign of approval to products that have had the whole world against them (and survived it), it’s no wonder we’re international leaders in safety and durability – or that we even exceed the standards.

Product Description

The Thule Square Load Bars are made of heavy-duty galvanized steel and plastic-coated to resist corrosion. Available in 4 lengths, 50",58",65"and 78." Sold as a pair. All of the other components to configure a complete roof rack such as Foot Pack, vehicle-specific Fit Kit and locks are sold separately. Please refer to the Thule Buyer's Guide to learn about all of the recommendations for your vehicle.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
317 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, and ease of installation of the transport rack. For example, they mention it's very well-made, works great, and is fairly easy to install. That said, some complain about the end caps and noise. Opinions are mixed on value.

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80 customers mention77 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the transport rack. They mention it's well-made, sturdy, and reliable. They also appreciate the steel construction and the ability to withstand the strain from wind. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Once its all put together it looks good (Not even bothering to take it off the car (2011 Kia Sorento) when not in use, just leave it on there)...." Read more

"...This will give you a very nice set of rollers for the two cross bars and if you buy the black color of pipes they will look very professional at a..." Read more

"...These are solid and covered in a plastic/rubberized finish...." Read more

"Solid square load bar for kayak/canoes. It fits my 9.5 ft kayak along with my 14 canoe old town next to each other with additional space left over...." Read more

49 customers mention49 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the transport rack. They mention that it works great, serves its purpose well, and is practical. Some say that the bars work well for a truck project using side rails and a Thule foot clamp to fit across the truck. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"...Easily adjustable, and works great for the big 80lb 15ft+ kayak I got it for.My setup:Thule LB58 Roof Rack Load Bars..." Read more

"...The combination works very well. I offer a suggestion I did which also worked well with me...." Read more

"...a little more than I am used too with the round Yakima bars but they work well and allow me to transport a lot of gear, so they work...." Read more

"...wind noise aside (which I read about before purchasing them), they function well...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the transport rack fairly easy. They say the instructions are straightforward and easy to follow. Customers also say the system comes together well and works well when installed.

"...The whole system comes together well, directions are strait forward and easy to follow...." Read more

"Aug 2008:This is a pretty straightforward purchase: two Thule-brand bars of dimension 1.25" x 0.75" -- exactly what I needed to replace..." Read more

"Work great with the 480 Traverse Foot Pack on my Ford Fusion. Easy to install after really giving the instructions a good going over...." Read more

"...locks and end caps from prior bars were a perfect fit and easy to transfer to this set." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the fit of the transport rack. For example, they mention it fits perfectly on their van, works great for surfboards, and roof top carriers. Some say that the bars are easily adjustable and that they love the size of these bars.

"...Easily adjustable, and works great for the big 80lb 15ft+ kayak I got it for.My setup:Thule LB58 Roof Rack Load Bars..." Read more

"...These bars fit my 2005 GMC Sierra perfectly. Met every expectation I could imagine.I highly recommend purchasing the wind fairing...." Read more

"...The locks and end caps from prior bars were a perfect fit and easy to transfer to this set." Read more

"...For one, it does not fit my authentic-source Thule square bar foot pak without work with a file and grinder on the spacers - not cool...." Read more

17 customers mention9 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the transport rack. Some mention it's the best priced, worth every penny, and Thule quality at the right price. Others say it'd be overpriced for just two bars.

"...roof rack system, works exactly as desired and was purchased at a good price!..." Read more

"Expensive for just two bars. I understand it's a name brand. They do what they are designed to do...." Read more

"...I've used them for about 10K miles worth of travel and they're worth every penny...." Read more

"...Decent quality but, as most Thule stuff, overpriced. So 5 stars for quality, 3 for price, averages to 4." Read more

33 customers mention3 positive30 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the end caps of the transport rack. They mention that they slide off easily.

"...As of June 2015, they still don't include end caps. Maybe these people saying they got end caps got them with a foot purchase?..." Read more

"...description and reviews before I purchased this because these don't come with the end caps like its pictured...." Read more

"...Overall they do what they are supposed to do. Note there are no end caps included...." Read more

"...3 stars are awarded as I found the picture misleading: the end caps are NOT included, I'll have to buy these separately now...." Read more

20 customers mention0 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the transport rack. They mention that the wind noise is incredibly loud, and the rack will make a whirling noise when traveling on highways. Some customers also say that the square bars are obviously loud, because they are not aerodynamic. They are sturdy, but noisy, and whistle a bit. Some say that round bars would have been quieter, but don't hold as well.

"...; also the rack will make a whirling noise when traveling on highways (55mph and up) which is very..." Read more

"The square bars are obviously loud because theyre not aerodynamic, but with the wind fairing, the noise is eliminated...." Read more

"...However, if there is nothing on the car, they are incredibly noisy...." Read more

"...They are very well-made, however they do produce a fair amount of wind-noise at highway speed (especially with the sunroof open)...." Read more

Legit Thule bars bad quality control .?
3 Stars
Legit Thule bars bad quality control .?
Update Amazon has sent me replacements the box they came in was a little scary I was sure they would also be defected managed to get decent looking bars just a few marks from the cardboard box possibly !I’m generally someone to over look smaller imperfections but the black rubber coating already bubbled up/scuffed/cut as some reviews mention yeah they might get like that over time with use anyways but when paying $100 bucks for something in New condition that’s kind of hard to just overlook it should not be arriving like that if it gets like that from use that is completely different that is normal I circled the worse one in red but the yellow ones are also very well present it’s on the same bar 1 was actually ok , yes they don’t come with endcaps it is what it is on that I was aware. I’m more upset on the condition of the bars itself maybe they get damaged during shipping ? Not. Sure I got a box no protection bubble wrap or nothing just the 2 bars side by side and in the box . I have pictured it and the end of the box with the Thule brand seal I didn’t even notice it came all beat up on those end I opened the opposite end that was all during shipping Even though it looks tampered with, I didn’t even realize this until I was taping it back up for Amazon return which I have requested a replacement hopefully those don’t come beat up aswell I suggested a more protected shipping if those come damaged will likely just request a refund and get the bars elsewhere ! Will update this review !
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3.0 out of 5 stars Still don't include the end caps in the picture
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015
Looking at some recent reviews, you might come to the conclusion that Thule heard all the complaints here about the end caps being shown in the picture, but not actually being in the box and rectified this problem. Some people claim to have gotten end caps. However, like me, you would be wrong in this conclusion. As of June 2015, they still don't include end caps. Maybe these people saying they got end caps got them with a foot purchase? At least in my case when I was just buying the bars to replace the rusty ones on my car, no end caps.

You really don't want these on your car at eye/head level without end caps. First, I suspect they'll rust quickly (my old ones rusted even with end caps). Secondly, it's steel that's been cut with a saw- the ends are not jagged but neither are they gently rounded and the covering is shy of the ends by 1/8 inch or so. You hit your head/face on these things and there's a good chance you're coming away bleeding. Third, the ends are ugly without end caps.

So, minus one star for false advertising about the end caps. And minus one star for claiming they don't rust, when I'm replacing them because the old ones are rusted. Otherwise, these things are super solid. I've had at least 2 stand up paddleboards and 2 surfboards on the car at once and there's no question these bars can withstand the strain from wind. If something were to break or bend in the whole car/rack combination, it's not going to be these bars in my opinion.

There's a fairly poor picture taken with flash, but it shows the ends that you really get.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, good product
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