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Tank



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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zermatt Silver
Flatdog Roofrack
Hi

Just fitted my Flatdog roof rack and very pleased with it.

For those of you who have one already can I ask a few questions.

There are no black plastic covers for the feet to roof gutter bolts and they are very visible against the black roof rack. Has anyone fitted covers to improve the looks?

There is no security in the fitting of the rack and if you had an alan key and a 13mm spanner (and a few mates) you could have it away in 5 minutes. Has anyone done any security to their rack to stop this? Advice welcome.

Finally I may have scratched my rack fitting it eh hem! Any advice on touch up paint?

Cheers

Tank

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TC



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Get some security bolts - Devon do a selection of sizes:

https://www.devon4x4.com/security-bolt-set-m10-x-35mm.html
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taazzukcb



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Should of come with black plastic caps. They used to anyway!
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not on a flat dog, but I added these to cover bright bolts on roof bars:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Nut-Protecti...olt+covers

(check size)

Also decided it would remove potential snagging of awning on bolt heads
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taazzukcb



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They definitely used to!
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Tank



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Yes they come with covers for all the bolts except the ones which connect the feet to the gutters. Phoned them today and they are looking into it. I know its just sad cosmetics but it would finish it off Smile
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Tank



Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
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Greadh wrote:
not on a flat dog, but I added these to cover bright bolts on roof bars:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Nut-Protecti...olt+covers

(check size)

Also decided it would remove potential snagging of awning on bolt heads


Thanks just need to figure out what size I have. They tightened with a 10mm socket I think or maybe a 13mm, need to check then work out what size covers I would need Smile
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Greadh



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I think this is right, but best check....

M4 7mm
M5 8mm
M6 10mm
M8 13mm
M10 17mm
M12 19mm
M16 24mm
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Tank



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Thank you Smile Thumbs Up Thumbs Up
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