Hello, all!

I'm looking for roof rack cross bars for my 2006 LR3. I don't think I'll use them that much, but the 'genuine' product is upwards of $400.
I'm not sure if this is a good 'value', and I'm wondering if anyone can provide feedback on any of the many 'non-genuine' alternatives out there.
Thanks in advance!

Dan

 

I bought a set of aftermarket bars for our RRS and they are absolute trash compared to OEM. Pieces of plastic broke while installing and the locking mechanism tiolerances are so bad it was hard to get them to lock. They also wiggle side to side even though the small screws are tight.
I'm hesitant to use them for any weight bearing use at all. I put some Thule snow racks on this year but never actually transported snowboards for fear of the whole rig flying off the roof. These were purchased from the UK from a pretty reputable parts supplier and the cost is what got me. Under $200 delivered.

 

Your experience with 'absolute trash' aftermarket bars is what concerns me.

Is there anyone else that could provide advice on this???

 

It just really depends on the look you are going for. I have used a set of Thule racks that were originally for a ford explorer but the mounts worked on the LR3. They worked great, but I ultimately replaced them with OEM LR bars really because they just look correct. And they are quality for sure. I was tempted to try the cheap alternative look a likes but I just kept checking ebay and found a good set of OEMs for a decent price.

 

The Rhino Rack Vortex bars are great. But if "upwards of $400" is frightening to you, you might not look too hard at Rhino Rack.

 

 

Used Yakima tube crossbars for years, they worked great, nice and strong too. I have a couple of them I'd be willing to sell for $200 plus shipping.

 

We found the some cross bars for a D1 in a pick-n-pull salvage yard for wicked cheap. Maybe $20 for the set. Snapped right in. They're often stashed under the back seat (at least for my Disco 1) so they are protected and get overlooked. Might be worth a visit.

 

I have both a factory pair and a Thule pair that'll fit into the factory tracks. Message me if interested.

 

I used the Rhino heavy duty bars from my D1 and picked up a set of 6 Rhino RLTP legs that fit the LR rails, much wider than the crappy factory bars which are now gathering dust in the shed.