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v40mav

Member Since: 25 Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 206

Roof rack

I have STD LR expo rack in the 110 and I am looking for ways to attach / secure items without having to drill and bolt through the tubing.

One specific task is to secure a Thule roof bar across the rear of the rack

Can anyone advise what they use ( pics) welcome.

Ideally some form of clamp but not a ubolt.

Cheers. Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

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31st Jul 2011 10:51am

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3248

These any use ?

http://www.flatdoguk.com/rack-tie-down-rings~126

Bob

31st Jul 2011 11:03am

v40mav

Member Since: 25 Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 206

Hi Bob. Thanks for the reply.

I have used these before with the front runner rack I had on my 90. But I cannot see a way of attaching to the tube frame without drilling.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/displayi...&pos=3

These would be useful if I had a floor on the rack.

The idea of putting Thule roof bars across is two fold.
I have these in garage and they could be a good way to put the roof box on whilst still having space under for camping table etc . I lose all rear space to the dogs !

Secondly when out at motorsport events I occasionally use a Amber light bar which is on a bar and would be easy to take on off when not needed. Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car

www.lothian4x4response.org

31st Jul 2011 11:26am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5697

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?page=sho...;Itemid=14

Andy

31st Jul 2011 11:42am

v40mav

Member Since: 25 Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 206

Looks a good option Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car

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31st Jul 2011 11:51am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

When I had a Safety Devices rack on my old Discovery, I used some large rubber coated 'P' clips to attached various lightweight things. For heavier stuff, I used 'U' bolts to good effect.

I also bought, but never used, some stainless saddle clamps from a chandlers. As I've now got a LR expedition rack on my 110, I plan to use them to fix some flooring - haven't decided whether to use ply or chequer plate yet, but they should work with either. Darren

110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak

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31st Jul 2011 2:01pm

v40mav

Member Since: 25 Aug 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 206

Thanks.

I think the P clamps might be a bit light but the right saddle clamps might do the trick. Now to find the right ones online as no local chandlers that I can visit. Defender 110 County SW

Disco 3 HSE

Freelander 2 HSE - SOLD going back to a car

www.lothian4x4response.org

31st Jul 2011 3:16pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3707

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Buy some u bolts with clamps that match the diameter of the tube, buy some eyelets that match the thread of the u bolts job done

Go to a fixing supplier for the above some of the 4x4 gear suppliers are very expensive. 130's have feeling's as well you know

31st Jul 2011 4:26pm

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