Thule HD Crossbar Roof Rack System installed

[mooner44]

Any one experiencing a lot wind noise from the Thule Cross bars. They were ordered from and installed by Ford Dealer. Noise is bad.

I could definitely hear a whistle with the windows down. Installed a fairing and problem solved. Whistle is now gone.

 

[mooner44]

The Yakima cross bars on our Badlands are very noisy. Lots of whistling. Any solutions out there?

Did you try a fairing? That usually always solves the problem.

 

[carlosnasc]

I've installed it in my Bronco Sport but I do not recommend! Too much wind noise =/

 

[HugeGuyTheory]

I could definitely hear a whistle with the windows down. Installed a fairing and problem solved. Whistle is now gone.

Where did you pick up the fairing? I just put in an order for these cross bars.

 

[mooner44]

Where did you pick up the fairing? I just put in an order for these cross bars.

I got it from www.etrailer.com. Highly recommend that website. They have been great.

I also have this alternate setup as well. Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[carlosnasc]

I got it from www.etrailer.com. Highly recommend that website. They have been great.

I also have this alternate setup as well. Let me know if you have any questions!

Does this basket stopped the whistle?

I have the same crossbar but the wind noise is terrible with the window opened

 

[mooner44]

Does this basket stopped the whistle?

I have the same crossbar but the wind noise is terrible with the window opened

I would say the wind noise or whistle is greatly reduced with the basket setup. Maybe 75 percent gone with the basket and 90 percent gone with the fairing. Still greatly reduced either way and tolerable with the windows down now. Hope that helps.

 

[carlosnasc]

I would say the wind noise or whistle is greatly reduced with the basket setup. Maybe 75 percent gone with the basket and 90 percent gone with the fairing. Still greatly reduced either way and tolerable with the windows down now. Hope that helps.

Great! Thanks =)

 

[SnowReaper]

Where did you pick up the fairing? I just put in an order for these cross bars.

I got it from www.etrailer.com. Highly recommend that website. They have been great.

I also have this alternate setup as well. Let me know if you have any questions!

You running the fairing and the basket together?

 

[mooner44]

You running the fairing and the basket together?

No, I just switch between depending on the crossbar attachments I’m running/need.

 

[kbroderick]

Anyone put the Thule Evo 127 (50") crossbar on? It seems like they'd be plenty wide enough, but Thule selects the 135 (53") if I shop by vehicle. The goal would be to put a ski box (and possibly bike racks, eventually) up top, so I don't think I need to maximize width and would love to reduce the head-injury risk.

 

[mankey_bronco]

Anyone put the Thule Evo 127 (50") crossbar on? It seems like they'd be plenty wide enough, but Thule selects the 135 (53") if I shop by vehicle. The goal would be to put a ski box (and possibly bike racks, eventually) up top, so I don't think I need to maximize width and would love to reduce the head-injury risk.

I have the Thule Evo 135 on my Big Bend. It sticks out a bit however I like the extra space for surfboards. I do recommend getting the 450 R rapid crossroads as the foot pad. I tried out the raised rail foot pads which did fit on the Evo bars however the Broncos existing racks did not fit. I recommend to check out rackattack.com they have a lot of options if you search for the bronco as well as attachments.

 

[Spartan007]

I just installed the Thule HD crossbar system on my Big Bend. If anyone is curious, and wants more specs than the Ford accessories page offers, the kit consists of Wingbar Evo 135 crossbars and Rapid Crossroad 450R feet.

What are the position/placement of the bars? (inches wise)

 

[Hect0r0ftr0y]

Just ordered the Thule crossbars! A few tips to help those shopping cross bars:

Part Numbers:
Yakima VM1PZ-7855100-A Link. Price $559
Thule VM1PZ-7855100-C Link. Price $369

Then, if you go to Ford Parts website you might save a bit. They were full price at my dealer but i checked a bunch of dealers in my area and found many dealers have them discounted and FREE shipping to your house. Found a different dealer had them for $287, and the site has

Typically the service and parts departments are right next to each other. You need to have service redeem them, and you just pay the difference (if applicable). Parts just gave the box to service to finish it, took like 2 extra minutes.

After reading this post and seeing the rack I did this very thing. Went with my service department guy to redeem 42k points which is $210. However, I had gotten a gift card for my “inconvenience” on my F150 set to expire for $250.

My point is that your service guy is key and between both, I had a zero balance. Don’t let them tell you no.

 

[KRYSTAL11375]

I got it from www.etrailer.com. Highly recommend that website. They have been great.

I also have this alternate setup as well. Let me know if you have any questions!

I could definitely hear a whistle with the windows down. Installed a fairing and problem solved. Whistle is now gone.

Which size fairing did you get?