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Andiamo

Member Since: 08 Aug 2020
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 6

Re: Thule Roof Rack Option

speedykjr wrote:
After reading the article below online, I reached out Thule South Africa about how to configure an after market roof rack since Thule has not released any compatible roof racks in the US for the new Defender. They couldn't have been more helpful and educated me that previously released Thule fit kits are being used for the new Defender in both Europe and South Africa. Below is what you need which I was able to find at online stores or on Ebay. I did mine in all black to match the roof (see pic) and it looks much better (and lower profile) than the OEM dealer option. As important, I am experiencing almost no wind noise. Hope this helps everyone.

Thule 3040 Fit Kit
Thule 753 Rapid System Foot Pack
Thule Wingbar Evo 127 (50 in)

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-ne...f38b97f284

Have any pictures of your setup? I’d be interested in doing the same, especially if it’s a little lower profile.

24th Oct 2020 3:50pm

Zeplin000

Member Since: 30 Jun 2020
Location: Uk
Posts: 38

Im also keen to explore other options than the LR rack. Has anyone tried the Frontrunner rack? It looks good to me and is cheaper than the LR rack, but expect it'll cause issues with the antenna and might look a bit odd as it doesn't taper at that back to follow the line of the wings. The FR accessories are more extensive than LR's too (especially like the idea of turning my car into a huge bottle opener!).

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/u...r-kit.html

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/u...pener.html

28th Oct 2020 1:07pm

gravytrain

Member Since: 25 Oct 2020
Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Posts: 16

I have a roof rack for my LR4 from FrontRunner and it’s great. They just released the Defender racks today. One of them uses OEM rails.
https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/u...1O,14OEF,1 2012 LR4
2016 LR4
2016 Disco Sport
2020 Defender

29th Oct 2020 11:23pm

denhams

Member Since: 21 Jul 2020
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 26

Does anyone know the correct size of t-bolt/nut for mounting accessories to the Land Rover rack?

1st Nov 2020 11:33pm

Florida Rover

Member Since: 22 Jun 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 10

I found the following T-bolts:

M8 #853-0782 and three wing knob #753-0776 from e-trailer.com worked well to secure my recovery boards to the cross bar T-channels and similar M6 t bolt and accompanying wing nut secured my universal mounting plate for RotoPax (4gal) to the genuine roof rack cross-bars worked well. I've put 3000+miles on/offroad including rain and snow with no issues keeping the accessories secured.

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2nd Nov 2020 12:58am

Florida Rover

Member Since: 22 Jun 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 10

I also found these eye bolts (EBH-A2M8) from my 2011 LR4/Disco 4 genuine OEM rack fit well with the New Fender OEM rack

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2nd Nov 2020 2:16pm

denhams

Member Since: 21 Jul 2020
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 26

I bought some stainless steel carriage bolts and knurled thumb nuts from Amazon that worked for my accessories.

Also, etrailer.com sell the rubber channel cover if you need to cut smaller lengths around accessories but keep the originals. 1981 Series III 88 Santana Especial
2020 Defender 110 SE
2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD

16th Nov 2020 5:55pm

110USN

Member Since: 13 Nov 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 10

@structuraldefect

- where did you purchase the spare tire cover?

2020 NAS Defender 110 SE, 7-Seat, Pangea w/Black Contrast Roof, Heat/Cool Khaki Windsor Leather, Advanced Off-Road Pk, Black Pk - Deployable Side Steps - Tow Pk
(6 Previous Rovers, Stable Mates - '09 135i Coupe, '98 M Roadster)

28th Nov 2020 12:13am

cyberhusky

Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 274

LR factory rack and accessories from Frontrunner

Hello
are there any exact dimensions available on the internet for the original Land Rover Defender rack?

What bolts works with the T-bars? Distance between the T-Bars etc.?

Are Frontrunner accessories compatible with the LR rack?

Is it possible to add LED bars to the LR rack?

Thx for any help. 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)

16th Feb 2021 9:39am

cyberhusky

Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 274

Roof rack from eezi-awn they do versions for 110 an 90 Defenders

http://www.trekk-4x4.be/blog/98-yes-we-hav...m-eezi-awn 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)

16th Feb 2021 10:04am

cyberhusky

Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 274

This German site also in English has good infos about pros and cons of the 3 different racks for the new Defender.

https://www.discovery-parts.de/en/new-defe...-oder-was/ 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)

7th Mar 2021 7:15pm

G4R1

Member Since: 17 Aug 2020
Location: Barnet/Limassol
Posts: 131

Click image to enlarge 3.0L MHVE D200 S Pangea Green+Black Pack
Adv. + Off-Road and Family Packs

8th Mar 2021 9:39pm

cyberhusky

Member Since: 09 Feb 2021
Location: Luxembourg
Posts: 274

Do Frontrunner accessories work without modifications on the original Land Rover Rack? 22MY Defender 110 (actual) | 10MY Freelander 2 (history) | 15MY Discovery Sport HSE (history)

7th Apr 2021 11:59am

Chioti

Member Since: 03 Jan 2021
Location: NJ
Posts: 25

Re: Thule Roof Rack Option

Andiamo wrote:
speedykjr wrote:
After reading the article below online, I reached out Thule South Africa about how to configure an after market roof rack since Thule has not released any compatible roof racks in the US for the new Defender. They couldn't have been more helpful and educated me that previously released Thule fit kits are being used for the new Defender in both Europe and South Africa. Below is what you need which I was able to find at online stores or on Ebay. I did mine in all black to match the roof (see pic) and it looks much better (and lower profile) than the OEM dealer option. As important, I am experiencing almost no wind noise. Hope this helps everyone.

Thule 3040 Fit Kit
Thule 753 Rapid System Foot Pack
Thule Wingbar Evo 127 (50 in)

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-ne...f38b97f284

Have any pictures of your setup? I’d be interested in doing the same, especially if it’s a little lower profile.

I just installed this exact setup yesterday. I absolutely love the way it looks in all black with my black contract roof.

One quick note. I have the folding fabric roof and because they are lower profile than the LR cross bars one fold of the fabric just barely brushes the front cross bar when the roof is opening. It does not touch at all when it is closing, nor does it touch the rear bar. However what this does mean is that if I have a roof box installed (or any other attachment which wraps around the bars I will not be able to open the roof more than a crack. With t-slot accessories there will be no such problem.

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Click image to enlarge 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE, Eiger Gray, Black Folding Fabric Roof

7th Apr 2021 2:14pm

Webless

Member Since: 21 Sep 2021
Location: London
Posts: 9

This looks perfect but I have the 90 and i think (because of the bar length) its only compatible with the 110.

21st Sep 2021 1:09pm

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