Frontrunner slimline2

[VK3GJM]

Hi All,

Has anyone fitted a frontrunner slimline 2 to their existing long factory roof rails.

I am contemplating to remove my factory installed long rails and use the frontrunner kit, this should provide better mechanical strength but will take longer.

I paid for another brand back in April, 3 weeks before leaving to Cape York, I am told, sorry end of September. The excuse is, Australia is a backwater and the quantity does not justify making 1. Now the task at hand is getting another rack with a short lead time and getting my money back before we go.

Happy to share the brand and shoddy company off line........:censored:

Regards

Gerald

[matti4556]

Hi Gerald, No experience with the Frontrunner gear at this time. However, if you do remove your factory long rails I will be interested to turn them into some cash for you. I take it they are off a Disco 3? Let me know. - Cheers Matti

[matti4556]

Forgot to add - we are on the Sunshine Coast in QLD so you can drop them off on the way through to Cape York :) We can even put you up for a night or two and you can go visit Australia Zoo as its only a couple of minutes form here.

[VK3GJM]

Hi Matti4556,

At this stage I have opted for the kit that allows me to use the existing long factory rails due to lead times before heading north. This may change, so you are the first cab of the rank if the long rails are removed.

Regards

Gerald

[ADMIRAL]

Frontrunner have just released a dedicated roof rail for the D3.
/4. It bolts into the existing OE roof roofnuts ( rivnuts ) and replaces the factory long rail. I will hopefully have it on my vehicle shortly. I will post pics and let you know how it goes.

[VK3GJM]

Admiral, do you have factory fit short/long rails fitted. I understand it needs a special kit that has a short rail for the rear that bolts to three roof nuts on each side and a bracket that uses the front roof nuts!

I wonder if the kit also comes with a new dress rubber to replace the OEM rubber?

Regards

Gerald

[ADMIRAL]

Hi Gerald. I have the full long factory rail. I understand the factory rail is removed entirely, and the new dedicated rail is bolted into place using the existing riv nuts, including the forward mount. The only rubber exposed, is the same strip left when the factory rail is fitted. The new rail has a reverse U shaped profile, contoured to the roof profile. The rail is continuous from the front to the back. There is a shorter length rail available for just the rear roof mounts. ( the flat section ) This can be used for the short racks like the 1.6. It does seem these are the only two choices for this new rail, but you can vary the length of the rack used on these rails. ( by changing the side rails )

i will be able to confirm more when I have the rail and rack fitted.

[ADMIRAL]

Ok here are the pics. The roofrack bolts direct into the rivnuts in the roof. The siderail can be removed and extra cross ribs fitted. The rear safari rail can be added/removed at will.

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[ADMIRAL]

A couple of pics or the actual mounting rail for the rack, and how it sits in the OE gutter on the roof riv nuts.

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[Graeme]

I like that the rack is not rigid across the vehicle and thus not interferring with body flex.

[juddy]

I really like this slim rack, we have some very good pricing on these for any one who needs one.

[herrBlick]

I really like this slim rack, we have some very good pricing on these for any one who needs one.

How can I contact you

[Geedublya]

Contact Us (http://www.landybitz.com.au/contact-us)

[VK3GJM]

Hi All,

Slimline 2 fitted and working as it should. Great roof rack and accessories. All bolts are standard and you can fit the eye hooks via 8mm bolt.

At Cairns now before heading to the cape, the front runner SL2 is a great accessory to add for carrying light or heavy loads with very little added noise on it's own....

This would have to be the best roof rack system I have ever used.

Regards

Gerald
VK3GJM

[g5k]

Just digging up an old thread. Does anyone know if there are any retailers of the Frontrunner racks in SA? Cheers

[weeds]

Just digging up an old thread. Does anyone know if there are any retailers of the Frontrunner racks in SA? Cheers



Mulgo Expedition arranged mine....I'm in Brisbane and he is on Sydney, from memory it came straight from a warehouse to me.

[BMKal]

Just digging up an old thread. Does anyone know if there are any retailers of the Frontrunner racks in SA? Cheers

Opposite Lock are now the Australian distributors for Frontrunner, though you can buy them elsewhere too. I still get Frontrunner gear from the new ARB store in Kalgoorlie. ;)

[Babs]

Highly recommend Mulgo-The Expedition Centre. ✅

Cheers, Babs :D Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

[Russrobe]

https://www.facebook.com/FrontRunnerOutfitters/videos/1432426090117296/

First vid with the Jeep at the start, skip about halfway and you'll find a D4 with 750kgs ontop of it with this rack;)

[Narangga]

https://www.facebook.com/FrontRunnerOutfitters/videos/1432426090117296/

First vid with the Jeep at the start, skip about halfway and you'll find a D4 with 750kgs onto of it with this rack;)

Only 10 times what Land Rover recommend :p

[Russrobe]

Might pick one of these up on Tuesday with the same setup as above, remove factory rails and fit theirs. Anyone else had experience with it and recommend it? So far one person... I found one for half the price of a Rhino...

[Narangga]

I put mine on last weekend.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-discovery-3-4/224901-swapping-sub-forums-4.html#post2587971

The sixth wheel goes on tomorrow afternoon.

As I said in Babs thread, no wind noise with nothing on the rack, although I have not tested it past 110kph.

[A.J.M]

Fitted a slimline 2 rack with the new FR rails yesterday to mine.

Compared to the Expo rack i removed the noise is deafening!
Above 50 mph it's really bad.

Looking at making some sort of deflector for the front and a flooring to help lower the noise as i can't live with that.

I don't know how you all have no noise from it!

[Narangga]

Fitted a slimline 2 rack with the new FR rails yesterday to mine.

Compared to the Expo rack i removed the noise is deafening!
Above 50 mph it's really bad.

Looking at making some sort of deflector for the front and a flooring to help lower the noise as i can't live with that.

I don't know how you all have no noise from it!

The second picture in my link shows the wind deflector. I'll post a better picture later today as that one was taken just before dark.

Does yours have a wind deflector under the front slat?

[Narangga]

This is the wind deflector. Comes in two bolt on parts.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/237.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LB6tSW)

This is my rack from the Front Runner website:

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/au/land-rover-lr3-lr4-discovery-roof-rack-half-cargo-rack-foot-rail-mount-w-table-opening-front-runner-slimline-ii.html

You can buy the wind deflector as a seperate part too:

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/au/wind-deflectorbasket-72mm-lip-pair-disco-defender.html

[Narangga]

Fitted a slimline 2 rack with the new FR rails yesterday to mine.

Compared to the Expo rack i removed the noise is deafening!
Above 50 mph it's really bad.

Looking at making some sort of deflector for the front and a flooring to help lower the noise as i can't live with that.

I don't know how you all have no noise from it!

Put the wheel on top today and at 50mph (80kph) wind noise barely noticeable. 62mph (100kph) noticeable but not serious. In the driver's seat I can still hear the whistle from the wind on the snorkel above the tyre-on-roof-rack noise.

At 68mph (110kph) it was noisier again but not by much. Ambient conditions were windy too so some buffeting to contend with.

[BMKal]

Looks like they have made a different version of the wind deflector these days. ;)

On the older version, the wind deflector was a plate which ran from under the very front lip of the rack back to the second cross slat, and then bent down under the second slat.

This design suited me well, as I was able to fit a 42" Baja Designs Stealth LED Bar in between the front mounting legs under the first cross slat of the rack. :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/216.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/z5j31wxan/)

[Narangga]

Yes it is different Brian. Two pieces both angled rearwards and downwards. Works well.

[A.J.M]

Got that deflector fitted to mine.

It's a loud whistle at speed, a drone above 50 and the roof resonates in the wind...
Have my idea mocked out on cardboard so will get it started soon to make in aluminium and take it from there.

[Russrobe]

Did you all reapply locktite to the bolts? Might just put a little on. Thought i remembered someone mentioning something else...

[A.J.M]

Every bolt has locktite, I built it up with a mate so we double checked everything and took our time with it.

There is a faint gap between the deflectors though, will need to check why that's there.

[Russrobe]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/81.jpgWoot. Ready for this weekeds trip.

[LandyAndy]

Looks a million Russ.
Let us know how it goes with wind noise and the average fuel consumption.
Cheers
Andrew

[Russrobe]

No wind whistle Andy. Notice slightly more wind gust sound, to be expected though was a bit windy on the way home plus freeway. Not much difference really. Will let you know on consumption.

Don't understand how wind noise is differing so much, there should only be one wind shield available for this rack atm... aside from the older one

[Russrobe]

Every bolt has locktite, I built it up with a mate so we double checked everything and took our time with it.

There is a faint gap between the deflectors though, will need to check why that's there.
AJM that gap will be you're problem i reckon, we put mine together with no gap and there's zero whistle

[Narangga]

Every bolt has locktite, I built it up with a mate so we double checked everything and took our time with it.

There is a faint gap between the deflectors though, will need to check why that's there.


AJM that gap will be you're problem i reckon, we put mine together with no gap and there's zero whistle

Mine has a gap of about 1mm but as stated no wind noise up to 110kph.

However mine is a 3/4 rack not a full length like Russrobe's.

[LandyAndy]

My loaner at the last service was a brand new HSE.It had factory cross bars,they were really noisy on the freeway.
Andrew

[Russrobe]

I can handle the extra slight "whooshing" sound, but a whistle would drive me mad.

[g5k]

My full length slimline arrived this week and set about doing an install.

Part way in have hit a snag, my D4 came with the short factory rails. On removal realise I will need a new rubber seal for the gutter before I can install the Frontrunner.

Does anyone know what that part is called and if there is a supplier in Australia other than dealers (who I assume can get it)?

Cheers

[LRD414]

On removal realise I will need a new rubber seal for the gutter before I can install the Frontrunner.
Does anyone know what that part is called and if there is a supplier in Australia other than dealers (who I assume can get it)?
LR018079 - weatherstrip RH long
LR018081 - weatherstrip LH long

Regards,
Scott

[wombathole]

I like that the rack is not rigid across the vehicle and thus not interferring with body flex.



Hi Graeme,

Can you please elaborate on what you mean?

What is an example of a rack that is rigid and thus interfering with body flex? And how is the slimline 2 achieving the results whilst still having great load carrying capacity?

Thanks in advance. Andy.

[Narangga]

Having driven in windy conditions the last few days and getting up to 130kph passing other vehicles, I can report the with the spare tyre on the rack there is definitely a whistle once up to 120kph and also general wind noise is noticeable too.

However at 110 or lower I actually hear the wind noise of the snorkel next to the driver's window above any roof rack wind noise.

[g5k]

Looking at an awning and favouring the foxwing or sunseeker from Rhino as have good add ons for side walls and even a tent (tagalong tent). Has anyone mounted one of these to the Frontrunner and if so did you get FR brackets or was it fine with what comes standard?

[Mungus]

Looking at an awning and favouring the foxwing or sunseeker from Rhino as have good add ons for side walls and even a tent (tagalong tent). Has anyone mounted one of these to the Frontrunner and if so did you get FR brackets or was it fine with what comes standard?

I'm fitting a Drifta Rapid Wing to my FR Slimline II and have ordered the Frontrunner Fox/Bat Wing mounts mainly because they fix to the rail and the slats, but will also allow me to fit an additional plate if I need to lift it slightly higher for rear door clearance.

[g5k]

I'm fitting a Drifta Rapid Wing to my FR Slimline II and have ordered the Frontrunner Fox/Bat Wing mounts mainly because they fix to the rail and the slats, but will also allow me to fit an additional plate if I need to lift it slightly higher for rear door clearance.

That's a quality looking awning