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botanics Member Since: 26 Jun 2013 Location: North West Posts: 48 |
Hi, I have just fitted a set of Land Rover roof rails to my newly acquired 2011 Freelander 2. I wanted to share my experiences in case it helps anyone thinking about attempting the same job. It's basically very straightforward providing you have the right tools and a bit of common sense. Like all 'DIY' jobs the challenges come when you meet unexpected problems, more of that later. The supplied instructions are pretty good and detail what is required. The steps I followed where;
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8th Jul 2013 3:19 pm |
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losteastview Member Since: 21 Apr 2013 Location: Lancashire Posts: 107 |
Hi Botanics,
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8th Jul 2013 4:37 pm |
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botanics Member Since: 26 Jun 2013 Location: North West Posts: 48 |
Hi Neil, yes genuine Land Rover parts, I know there are copies around but compared to the cost of the car I'm not sure if I would be happy saving a few pounds, they might be just as good but I'd know
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8th Jul 2013 4:39 pm |
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chrisr1806 Member Since: 20 Oct 2012 Location: None Posts: 2220 |
Any other mods planned Jonathan? |
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8th Jul 2013 5:59 pm |
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botanics Member Since: 26 Jun 2013 Location: North West Posts: 48 |
Hi Chris, I dont think so, but I always say that then the mist comes down and... I do fancy a rear view camera though Got to get used to her first and get some miles under my belt, I'll find out what I really need then. |
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8th Jul 2013 6:15 pm |
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botanics Member Since: 26 Jun 2013 Location: North West Posts: 48 |
I did wonder about taking them off when I don't need them but clearly they are not designed to come on and off regularily and I figured sooner or later I'd strip a thread or break a cover so I thought just leave them on. Everywhere I usually go has a 2m height restriction so I'm ok at 1.83m... well until I go somewhere new and hear that dreaded crunch... |
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8th Jul 2013 8:12 pm |
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donny Member Since: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Usually knocking about the north Posts: 215 |
Good " how to" guide
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9th Jul 2013 1:25 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
added to the common links at the top of the maintenance & modifications section
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9th Jul 2013 1:30 pm |
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simont Member Since: 15 Feb 2011 Location: Sunderland/Newcastle Posts: 1809 |
Thanks for the write-up .... good description and nice photos. 2002 Honda VFR800
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10th Jul 2013 9:14 am |
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The Road Toad Member Since: 02 Mar 2010 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 280 |
Regarding Step1 Removal of blanking plugs, I had two that initially refused to budge but I found that giving them a bit of WD40, going for a cuppa and then I was able to turn them while apply a lifting pressure.
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10th Jul 2013 7:06 pm |
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JJJ Member Since: 20 Oct 2011 Location: Pretoria Posts: 16 |
Hi Botanics,
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11th Jul 2013 12:20 pm |
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cornerstone-100 Member Since: 22 Nov 2013 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 12 |
This is a great and informative write up. This is something that I will be doing come spring. |
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18th Jan 2014 4:14 pm |
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botanics Member Since: 26 Jun 2013 Location: North West Posts: 48 |
Hi JJJ, I don't notice any extra wind noise at all with the rails on, there is some when the roof box is added but I expected that |
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20th Jan 2014 9:38 am |
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davep1 Member Since: 10 Feb 2013 Location: UK/Switzerland Posts: 84 |
Thanks for that. I've been thinking about fitting some and worried that it was either an expensive dealer job or a potentially car damaging home job. Now I can have a go. |
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27th Jan 2014 8:10 am |
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