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Expedition Roof Rack and Thule Roof Box. It Fits!
While No epic brake caliper trim or subframe lift in scope. Here is just a quick solution to the roof rack Thule roof box conundrum for those who are looking to use one with the other.
By raising two of the crossbars using 9/16” spacers and 35mm M6 bolts (shortened by about 3mm), the roof box will be able to grip the bars with ease. This is just a test fit using what I have on hand. The bar is rock solid. No play whatsoever. I’m going to source some 35mm Stainless steel M6 Torx T30 bolts, trim them with a Dremmel by ~3mm and I’ll be all set. The spacers are left overs from a TV wall mount but you could stack washers for the same result. I like the plastic ones as they wont scrape the roof rack gutters. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...f73ef94078.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...7abbb6adff.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...1e9aaaed00.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...79a3f8a866.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...5199ce4e2b.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...bd3226ebd0.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...b77957e994.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...605cd39c15.jpg Cheers! Not a bad way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. |
That looks like a Thule Motion. What size do you have?
Trying to figure out the perfect size, I really like the Thule Vectors but they may be too sleek and slim for the Defender. |
Originally Posted by Dfnder
(Post 819684)
That looks like a Thule Motion. What size do you have?
Trying to figure out the perfect size, I really like the Thule Vectors but they may be too sleek and slim for the Defender. https://www.thule.com/en-us/cargo-ca...xt-xl-_-629806 |
Looks Like Simon and co at PowerfulUK have a more elegant design. Just saw this today. |
Thule Pacific 200
With the Thule Pacific I didn't need to modify anything.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...11177d2cf.jpeg |
Originally Posted by GavinC
(Post 819569)
While No epic brake caliper trim or subframe lift in scope. Here is just a quick solution to the roof rack Thule roof box conundrum for those who are looking to use one with the other.
By raising two of the crossbars using 9/16” spacers and 35mm M6 bolts (shortened by about 3mm), the roof box will be able to grip the bars with ease. This is just a test fit using what I have on hand. The bar is rock solid. No play whatsoever. I’m going to source some 35mm Stainless steel M6 Torx T30 bolts, trim them with a Dremmel by ~3mm and I’ll be all set. The spacers are left overs from a TV wall mount but you could stack washers for the same result. I like the plastic ones as they wont scrape the roof rack gutters. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...f73ef94078.jpg Cheers! Not a bad way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. |
Originally Posted by alexanderg2908
(Post 823287)
With the Thule Pacific I didn't need to modify anything.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...11177d2cf.jpeg |
We bought a Yakima at the last REI Madness sale. On the flat rack, the clamps came to within an inch or so of full clamp. Seemed like it was sufficient, and nothing moved the one trip we took. But, for piece of mind, I went with the Simon and Co. lifts. Clamps close completely.
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Simon and Co Lifts?
@RogueRover Thanks for the info and pics! Can you share where to find the “Simon and Co. lifts?” Much appreciated!
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I have an older Thule box and it fit better without the lift. I bought those parts from Powerful UK but took them off because the only point of contact was the bar and without them the flat part of the box rests on the other rails. This an older Thule Box can not recall how old.
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