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  1. 12th August 2010, 05:45 PM #1
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    Roof Racks

    Hi guys,

    What roof racks are currently available in Oz? At present the only contoured style rack I have seen is the TJM type, has anyone got one of these in black?

    What other options are there out there?

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  2. 12th August 2010, 05:59 PM #2
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    I've been after one of those TJM racks for a while now. Someone offered me one a few months ago. It was steel and it was black. I didn't bite as it needed a full sandblast and new powdercoating.

    I'll probably end up settling for a smaller ARB rack or something similar, anything big and strong enough to carry a second spare and a tent.
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  3. 12th August 2010, 07:47 PM #3
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    Best bet is to get a set of Rhinro Bars and then a rack to fit accross them. It's not contoured but there is no fuel savings with a contoured rack. I have found with just the Rhino bars sitting on top of the roof my economy suffers by 1-1.5lts/100kms. Other option is to fit a new rear bar with swing away second tyre mount and stick the tent in the back depending on how big it is..
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  4. 12th August 2010, 08:00 PM #4
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    On my 97 Disco I have one of those Rhino Rack aluminium racks. It is only a small one so that it only covers the back of the roof leaving the roof rails free to be used for something else.
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    Thanks guys. I've looked at the Rhino options, but like Milsy I'd love a good nick black TJM contour rack at a reasonable price. They say patience is a virtue!
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    I have a TJM rack. It has a flat profile, not contoured to the roof. I know it doesn’t look as good but I think it makes it much more useful for stacking gear. Easily holds my weight when i’m up there strapping gear down.


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  7. 13th August 2010, 04:17 PM #7
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    Here's one on eBay...

    Land Rover Discovery Roof rack - eBay Roof Racks, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 18-Aug-10 11:49:26 AEST)
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  8. 13th August 2010, 05:25 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Milhouse View Post
    Here's one on eBay...

    Land Rover Discovery Roof rack - eBay Roof Racks, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 18-Aug-10 11:49:26 AEST)
    Looks good. Milsy should seriously consider it... local pickup for him. The sad thing is I could have picked up one like that about a year ago for $600 and passed it up. I wish i bought it now.
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  9. 13th August 2010, 06:38 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Milhouse View Post
    Here's one on eBay...

    Land Rover Discovery Roof rack - eBay Roof Racks, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 18-Aug-10 11:49:26 AEST)
    yeah looks good. could it be painted or powder coated black? i don't know too much about painting aluminium...
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  10. 14th August 2010, 08:22 AM #10
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    Don't see why not either way.

    Lots of aluminium products are powdercoated. That would be my preference.
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