Thread: Fitting Rhino tracks and Expedition Rack

Originally Posted by cjc_td5

Interesting that the genuine long rails that I now have fitted do not appear to have any requirement for a rear rivet? They fix with the three bolts only.

They are a much stronger profile...

I have genuine and wouldn't even contemplate having to drill into the roof for a rail mount.

Originally Posted by Tombie

They are a much stronger profile...

I have genuine and wouldn't even contemplate having to drill into the roof for a rail mount.

That is true, the genuine rails are a much more substantial profile and sit much higher as a result. The side benefit is that only a 5-10mm height "leg" is required to enable a cross rail to clear the roof (just a spacer really). The rhino rails required the leg to be at least 30mm high.

I replaced my factory LR 1/2 (3/4?) rails with Rhino rails and 4 x heavy duty cross bars. I drilled and riveted the rails as per instructions with no issue. I currently use a Rhino long half basket on one side and long narrow roof pod on the other (looks like a coffin!!) however I'm looking to ditch it all in favour of a Front Runner Slimline ii rack.

For those who have the Rhino Rails fitted.
I was looking at the tracks this arvo,they are "wedge" shaped.Once fitted,is the top of the rail flat or angled????
Looking at materials for making legs before I buy some.
Thanks
Andrew

Andy. Ring someone like TRS and get the genuine short rails.

No drilling - much stronger and if you want to eventually the Prospeed rack fits on it...

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

For those who have the Rhino Rails fitted.
I was looking at the tracks this arvo,they are "wedge" shaped.Once fitted,is the top of the rail flat or angled????
Looking at materials for making legs before I buy some.
Thanks
Andrew

Angled Andrew, i.e. the top of the rails are NOT level across the vehicle.