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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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looking for the best(best I mean value: best cost to effectiveness ratio) Roof rack/basket set up...for both Camping and snowboarding...the kit should be compatible with the rail's on an 06 LR3 and easy to install and remove...if you guys can lead me in the right direction that would be most excellent!!!
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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Yakima makes some nice systems so dose thule
 
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by drzjoint
Yakima makes some nice systems so dose thule
ya Ive used Yakima for years was hoping for more insight on racks like Brownchurch and the likes...they seem to be all made in the UK or internationally...do we have any makers for around our parts?


what do you guys think of these crossbars? they re rated to jold 250 lbs according to the live chat dood I spoke with:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/AERODYNAMIC...w#BVQAWidgetID
 

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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-...ht_1555wt_1606

They make a sweet rack
but if you want to put boards on it and stuff I would want a cargo box style
 

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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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btw any one know the measurments for the LR3 roof, from edge to edge...I think I need this number to order cross bars if I go for the after market no OEM ones!!! thanks.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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you should be fine with 48" cross bars...
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by drzjoint
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-...ht_1555wt_1606

They make a sweet rack
but if you want to put boards on it and stuff I would want a cargo box style

that is a great rack for the LR3 reminds me of the safety devices for disco...
 
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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I have 48" bars yakima work fine. dont go any shorter I have about 2" on either side of the brackets. Get a fairing or it will be LOUD
 
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