Expedition roof rack

[herrBlick]

I just purchased a expedition roof rack from gumtree for $250 .......RESULT!!!
Firstly I was just wondering if anyone has fitted one themselves and secondly I have the spongy type rubber strips on the roof ,do I just remove them and install.
Any instructions on this would be greatly appreciated524395244052441
I also think I can take the top of so it looks like this 52442

[AnD3rew]

That's a good buy, well done.

I might be wrong, but I think you will still need to buy and install the LR roof rails before you can fit that though. That's gonna be another few hundred bucks:(

DoctorJ posted some nice instructions here for fitting them yourself with pictures, from memory I think he also posted the cost of them.

[herrBlick]

Aha...do you have a link for doctor J s post as I would love to have a look.
The guy who sold me the rack said he took it all off and is sending me the fittings...so I hope he has put in the rails
...fingers crossed

[sniegy]

The roof rails are a seperate part!
They are not part of the expedition roof rack, so dont be suprised if he does not send them to you.

[herrBlick]

Could someone please post a picture of a land rover rail..
Also could how much do you think it will cost to get it fitted.

[SBD4]

Could someone please post a picture of a land rover rail..
Also could how much do you think it will cost to get it fitted.

Put the following into google:

discovery 4 "full length roof rail" kit site:ebay.co.uk

You'll be able see to pics and get an idea on price. Not sure what it would cost to get them fitted - there are some youtube vids that show how to do it yourself if you are up to it.

[herrBlick]

I don't think I need full length rails .......do I ?

[sniegy]

You don't need the full length one's as the kit was made for them to be fitted to short versions. There are brackets that bolt to the front lower section.
BUT..
They can be made to fit the full length ones if you require. Eg you remove rack & want to use the full length rails for carry a long kayak or something like that.

Cheers

[DoctorJ]

G'day Herr Blick here is the link hope it helps

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/156998-fitting-roof-rails-d3.html

Cheers
Julian

[~Rich~]

Fitting Instructions are on the TOPIx site here:

TOPIx - TOPIx (http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/content/document/view?groupId=184&id=64396&ssmView=false)

TOPIx - TOPIx (http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/content/document/view?groupId=184&id=63641&ssmView=false)

Sounds like a great buy, hopefully you will not be up for too much money to fit it.

[herrBlick]

G'day Herr Blick here is the link hope it helps

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/156998-fitting-roof-rails-d3.html

Cheers
Julian

Cheers Doc....great instruction

[NavyDiver]

I just purchased a expedition roof rack from gumtree for $250 .......RESULT!!!
Firstly I was just wondering if anyone has fitted one themselves and secondly I have the spongy type rubber strips on the roof ,do I just remove them and install.
Any instructions on this would be greatly appreciated524395244052441
I also think I can take the top of so it looks like this 52442

Have a look at http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/125155-roof-rack-build.html

He used my D3 rails and they worked on his D4. Might be of use.

[herrBlick]

Ok I got the roof rack today...a bit disappointing as the front brackets were all twisted and bent...I have since banged them into shape but I am missing a few fittings.....would any one know of any way to get some..

[CSBrisie]

Yes, go to Disco3.co.uk - I recall there is a company there in the UK that sells the parts separately so just search that forum. I think they are on ebay uk too.

[herrBlick]

Cheers mate but it all worked out in the end52602 a few dents and what not but never worry52603 gonna have to take the wind deflector and top part off as it doesn't fit in the multi story car park

[CATS]

Are you sure it doesn't fit in the car park like that. I find that if I select access height and drive slowly I can fit in most car parks with the expedition rack with deflector on. I even park it in my garage like that. Just lock it in access mode so that it stays like that for the drive out as well. Worked so far for me.

CATS

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[herrBlick]

Nope mate I give it a red hot go. Half way scraping in little Collins Wilson multi story.
Sorted the problem...Looks much better to.5266052661