Want to install roof rails, afraid of breaking sunroofs?
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Thanks....I watched a couple of videos on youtube for the stock and aftermarket roof rails, I'd say operator error for that one thread I read about the dealer breaking 2 glass panels!
After watching those videos I think I'll be ordering a some rails in the near future.
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Added short rails without worries
I just bought some short rails from craigslist and put them on my 2011 LR4 a few weeks ago. Oddly enough, the rails seem to fit perfectly without the thicker spacer under the rail. So why use the spacer? Without the thicker metal spacer between the rail and the roof mount, there is a chance that the rail itself will crack the glass roof. The spacers are there for a reason!!!
I suggest this particular youtube video, if you haven't seen it already:
This video discusses the extended OEM roof rails but it is applicable for the short rails. Specifically at around 7 min 10 seconds the gent explains how the bolt, washer, spacer etc, go together but he doesn't really explain why the spacer is necessary.
It's an easy job after seeing the video. I was concerned about cutting the channel but it worked out great.
No worries about breaking glass!
Any questions about install, just ask me!
Johan
I suggest this particular youtube video, if you haven't seen it already:
This video discusses the extended OEM roof rails but it is applicable for the short rails. Specifically at around 7 min 10 seconds the gent explains how the bolt, washer, spacer etc, go together but he doesn't really explain why the spacer is necessary.
It's an easy job after seeing the video. I was concerned about cutting the channel but it worked out great.
No worries about breaking glass!
Any questions about install, just ask me!
Johan
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I just bought some short rails from craigslist and put them on my 2011 LR4 a few weeks ago. Oddly enough, the rails seem to fit perfectly without the thicker spacer under the rail. So why use the spacer? Without the thicker metal spacer between the rail and the roof mount, there is a chance that the rail itself will crack the glass roof. The spacers are there for a reason!!!
I suggest this particular youtube video, if you haven't seen it already:
How to fit extended roof rack rail to Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 ( LR3/LR4 ) - YouTube
This video discusses the extended OEM roof rails but it is applicable for the short rails. Specifically at around 7 min 10 seconds the gent explains how the bolt, washer, spacer etc, go together but he doesn't really explain why the spacer is necessary.
It's an easy job after seeing the video. I was concerned about cutting the channel but it worked out great.
No worries about breaking glass!
Any questions about install, just ask me!
Johan
I suggest this particular youtube video, if you haven't seen it already:
How to fit extended roof rack rail to Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 ( LR3/LR4 ) - YouTube
This video discusses the extended OEM roof rails but it is applicable for the short rails. Specifically at around 7 min 10 seconds the gent explains how the bolt, washer, spacer etc, go together but he doesn't really explain why the spacer is necessary.
It's an easy job after seeing the video. I was concerned about cutting the channel but it worked out great.
No worries about breaking glass!
Any questions about install, just ask me!
Johan
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bksteve (05-05-2021)
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‘Unscrew’ the plugs, don’t pry them.
Hi Johan - this is an old thread, but I was looking to understand why my LR4 roof rail installation cracked my panoramic roof glass. To be clear, the correct spacer installation prevents stress (and subsequent breakage) of the glass? Very grateful for you advice, since I will be replacing the glass, and don't want to repeat the same mistake! Thank you, Yohann