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shawnpalmer



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I'll post a pic of what it looks like...They cut the trim to install and it's just not a good clean cut. They "hack" out 2 U shapes out of the trim leaving unpainted aluminum to show. I don't see why they wouldn't have had the bolts ready to go and exposed from factory (no cutting needed). I bet they'd sell a lot more boxes and ladders if we could just bolt them on.
You'll see after I post the pic...
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zilch



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as much as i thought the side box was a bit of a gimmick, a number of posts on the FB owners group is maybe swaying me to
fit one after market Whistle



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 yet another pommie bar steward down under

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DSL



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Leeuwin Estate third from left? ISTR visiting that winery on a wine tasting tour from Margaret River earlier in the year. And very nice wine it all was. Hic!
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Supacat



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shawnpalmer wrote:
I'll post a pic of what it looks like...They cut the trim to install and it's just not a good clean cut. They "hack" out 2 U shapes out of the trim leaving unpainted aluminum to show.
You'll see after I post the pic...


That doesn't sound like they actually followed the installation instructions - or measured incorrectly and then butchered the trim to align the bolts?
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Tim in Scotland



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Who will be the first to refrigerate their sandwhich box to keep the drinks and glasses cool...........
looking at the above photos I suspect your Dry Martinis would definitely be shaken and not stirred on a trail drive. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
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shawnpalmer



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United States 1997 Defender 90 V8 Petrol HT Auto Arles Blue
Here is how mine was installed:https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/25685/thumb_IMG_1456.jpeghttps://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/25685/thumb_IMG_1458.jpeghttps://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/25685/thumb_IMG_1457.jpeg
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LandRoverAnorak



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Here you go:


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I have to say that looks awful Confused Darren

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zilch



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if those are now surplus to requirements, i would remove the captive nuts and put on a new piece of trim to hide the
holes. It looks like they measured once and cut twice yet another pommie bar steward down under

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Post #867651 16th Nov 2020 6:55am
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Philm



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It's in the fitting instructions to slot them.
http://accessories-instructions.landrover....r/G2409777
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Supacat



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G4R1



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Does anyone has the external dimensions of the box? I’m struggling to find online. 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
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cyberhusky



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NPD will sell after market sidebox in black Thumbs Up

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Zeplin000



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Does anyone know if it’s possible to buy the fixings for the side box separately? I bought what I thought was a genuine side box on eBay (I hope not from anyone on here) but it came with plastic nuts and washers which are clearly third party and i dont think are safe to use.
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LandRoverAnorak



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If it's just nuts and washers can you not just buy stainless equivalents? Darren

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Zeplin000



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Yes, the bottom fixings are fine but There are a couple for the top that slide into the roof rails. They have to be a specific shape so that they can slide but still grip the rail when tightened. The after market plastic ones wouldn’t hold the force of the box even without the tools I plan to put in it…
Post #984430 5th Mar 2023 8:18am
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