Want to install roof rails, afraid of breaking sunroofs?
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Thanks bksteve I had the railings reinstalled by a specialist and he could not find anything wrong that might have stressed the glass. I put it down to inadvertent pressure on the glass when prying the screws. I had the glass “welded” by specialist and decided not to replace it since the cracks are barely visible, and thankfully hidden by the roof lining from inside the vehicle. I have decided not to replace the roof glass since the process seems very invasive and risky. Chalking this one down to experience!
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Rail spacers thickness??
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
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
would anyone know the actual rail spacer thickness please?
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