Roof racks - y u no fit?

[af3556]

(sorry for the bad meme, am slightly frustrated!)

I've bought a set of Rhino-Rack "Sportz" part RSP502 roof racks for my 2008 D3, and they don't fit. The kit was supplied with small steel plates that are meant to slot into the rack, however they're too big. There's a chance Rhino packed the wrong size plates, but given the bloke at the store seem quite puzzled about it I figured I'd check here.

I have a "low-profile" track in my roof - another D3 with factory roof racks has much higher profile track, sits about 15mm proud of the roof, whereas mine are almost flush. (photos of my roof attached)

Is there any special fitment required for the "low profile" tracks?

Ben


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[jonesy63]

I just looked up RSP502 and it says "Complete 2 bar Sportz set to suit Landrover Discovery 3 with factory tracks".

The photo of yours appear to be Rhino Rack tracks (RTS502), which suits the aero or heavy duty bars.

[M D3]

I agree with Jonesy, I have the same tracks on my D3 for heavy duty Rhino Rack bars.

The brass hex slots supplied with mine came in two sizes, but didn't end up needing to use the larger size provided.

Regards

[CaverD3]

Me too, those are definately Rhino Rack roof rails. You need the right bits to fit.

[101RRS]

I have those tracks that I have not as yet fitted - the instructions say to NOT use the N 009 Brass Nuts supplied with leg kits RLTP or RLTF but to use N036 Brass Nuts supplied with the track mounts.

Not sure this helps - do you still have the N036 Brass Nuts in your Track?

Garry

[af3556]

Oh, right - so the previous owner must've had racks fitted; so all I need are the balance of the parts of the RST 502 set (feet and cross bars).

Thanks!