DIY Roof Rack (Thule) For Sport Renegades

Discussion in 'Renegade Write-Ups' started by Mojave, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Mojave

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    I'll preface this, with I'm not a professional writer but I will try to keep this as clear and concise as possible.
    This will be somewhat of a Living Document, until I can get all the info down on paper.

    Parts List:
    Thule 460 Podium Foot Pack: https://www.amazon.com/Thule-460-Podium-Foot-Pack/dp/B00152VYQ6/
    Thule End Caps: https://www.amazon.com/Thule-EC1-Load-Caps-4-Pack/dp/B0002MBPD2
    Thule Kit 3069: https://www.campmor.com/c/thule-podium-3069-fit-kit-74140
    Thule Bars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007CZTW0 (I used 50" Bars to not have too much overhang)

    Tool List:
    Plastic Pry Tool
    Hex Key Set
    Painters/Masking Tape
    Tape Measure
    3/8" Drill Bit & Drill

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    Step 1:
    Use pry tool to pry up plastic trim, measure distances between mounting points, depending on your roof rack decide what makes sense to use. There are 4 mounting points on each side two in the front and two in the rear.

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    Step 2:
    Use the tape to line up where you're going to drill your 3/8" hole. Once your hole is lined-up, no more need for the tape.
    hole.jpg

    Step 3:
    Use the bolt post that came with the Podium Feet kit, tighten it down with the hex key. post.jpg
    Step 4:
    Place plastic trim piece back and then place podium foot down over bolt.
    feet.jpg

    Step 5:
    Once the foot is installed place the cover over it and lock it in with the locking bolt.
    finished.jpg

    Step 6:
    After that tighten everything up and put on your end caps. And then install your rack.
    Don't tighten the feet all the way down until you have your bars in place, otherwise they can't slide from side to side.
     
    Last edited: Feb 9, 2017
  2. Herman Frome

    Herman Frome New Member

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    You are awesome for this write up, I have spent a lot of time searching the internet for this exact information. Thanks for sharing!


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  3. Robot Penguin

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    Awesome. I did the same with a Yakima Rack my brother gave me, but you, sir, are much better at write ups than I am. Same basic steps just different brand!
     
  4. ayost

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    You by chance didn't measure how far the two holes are apart at the four locations did you? Just trying to gather some knowledge for when I build my own roof rack system. I have a sport as well and found a rack that is as wide as the roof and I was going to make my own mounts from flat steel and square tubing.
     

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