Thule Ski Racks

Thule's newer ski racks, 91725 6-pr are designed to be universal fit,
but it seems to me that they are no longer lockable to the load bars
as the former 725 models were. Instead, they use a "tamperproof"
screw (doesn't this mean tamperproof to anyone except those other
Thule owners that have the tool?).

Also, seems the 91725 already includes the lock cylinders, a waste if
you plan on using your own 1-key lock cylinders.

Am I reading all this correctly?

On Jan 15, 10:21 pm, Dan wrote:
On 1/14/08 9:10 AM, wrote:

Thule's newer ski racks, 91725 6-pr are designed to be universal fit,
but it seems to me that they are no longer lockable to the load bars
as the former 725 models were. Instead, they use a "tamperproof"
screw (doesn't this mean tamperproof to anyone except those other
Thule owners that have the tool?).

Also, seems the 91725 already includes the lock cylinders, a waste if
you plan on using your own 1-key lock cylinders.

Am I reading all this correctly?

The Thule unit I have for my SAAB takes quite awhile to unbolt from the
roof. Maybe that is what tamperproof means since you are not going to
store your skis on top for long when not in car.

Dan, are the feet of your rack riveted on? Looks to me like you could
break the rivet and use the old bar clamp-ons for Thule square bars.
Makes me wonder why Thule didn't attach these "universal" feet with
fasteners to give more install options.