Does anyone know what the difference is in height for the Thule verses the factory? I have the factory (needed for winter, when no fit kit was available). I do like the factory ones, but wish they say about 1-2" lower. I have an old set of Thule Aero bars (+ feet/locks) and I'm wondering if it is worth it to put them on. The factory ones are a bit high for a few garages. OTOH $150 for a fit kit seems ridiculous, and not sure it is worth it to gain an inch. the factory ones come off really really easy.
Thule Cross Bar Height verses OEM
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well, if anyone cares....I sat my old ones on, and hard to say for sure, since I only had one foot on it, it was the wrong fit kit, and I couldn't really measure with a tape measure, but the Thule look like they may sit ~1/2" lower, maybe a little more, but probably less than 1". The Thule look a bit better (sleeker), but the OEM are very well made and come off so easy, probably not worth changing at this point.
olyelr
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we run the oem units…super stout, and super quick/easy to install and take off. They are so easy to operate I will only have them on their when using the thule…otherwise leave them off.
I am pretty sure the bars stick up so high due to needed clearance for the pano sunroof.
I am pretty sure the bars stick up so high due to needed clearance for the pano sunroof.
