Hi Everyone! This past week I attempted to install non-oem roof rails and crossbar to my 2012 HSE with sunroof. After the struggle with the replica bars, I wished I spent the extra money and went OEM.

I had trouble with the fit, plastic coverers, and could not get the rear cross bar on to save my life. See photo of the bar I could not get installed.

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Thank afterwards.

Yes.

You need the brace to brace horizontally. The crossbars are designed for a vertical load.

Sticky tape on the plastic covers with a patch of black cloth tape. They are very expensive to replace & they tend to fall off.

The rails are cheaply made, read this thread to fix them up.

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic35376.html

Also watch the rear foot. On the inside edge it can touch the roof. Add a large hot dipped galvanized washer to raise the foot a few mm.

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Don't tighten any of the bolts until you have everything together.
I have the non genuine bars, fitted OK for me. Re the plastic covers, attach them with sikaflex and you'll not lose them. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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As I have broken a few bolts into the roof I need the covers to be easily removable in the outback.

The rails I have are the copies, but the crossbars are originals, they have the LR logo on the ends.

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