Thnak you for the movie, you have just confirmed me in my belief that it is necessary to have the installation in the service. ;)

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

Ha. Yes that definitely is the safer option! I hope it goes well.

@chojny23

2 жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks exactly and of course the screws have snapped, just as you mentioned and warned!

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

@@chojny23 Did you get it installed, or did you do it yourself?

@chojny23

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks Thanks to your material, I had it done by professionals.... Unfortunately, I do not have the necessary skills.

Definitely worth it! Looks great.

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

It surprises me that such expensive bits of kit aren't A) easier to fit and B) supplied with better instructions. Looks cool though. Glad its not only me that has these sorts of problems. LOL

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

Ha. Exactly. There are lots of videos of people making it look easy. I'm not that lucky/skillful 😆

I have the 3/4 Front Runner rack with no noticeable wind noise. They are a great sturdy rack. Good choice.

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes I do love the look and quality of these racks... and most importantly, all the accessories that are designed to work with it. The full rack did make a bit of noise, but the wind fairing helped a lot. The problem is, my new light bars meant I had to take that wind fairing off, so I had a special one made. I'll have a video for that hopefully uploaded soon.

I fitted this a while back and found the ‘vibrating’ wind noise pretty crazy. I tried wrapping bungle cable at the front to break up the air (a bit better) and also lengthwise over and under to reduce vibration. That was ok too but vibration noise at about 50+ mph was crazy. In the end I bought their wind deflector, which wasn’t cheap and didn’t look as good in my opinion. It got rid of the noise issue though 🤷🏻‍♂️

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Charlie. Yes the noise was very noticeable without the deflector. I just used the one that was supplied with the roof rack, which seemed to do a good job, but now I've fitted a light bar, I had to remove the wind deflector and I have wind noise coming from the light bar and the roof rack. I think I've overcome that with a simple custom built deflector, but above 70mph, it starts to get noisy. I'm going to dedicate a video to wind noise on the light bar. I too tried the bungee chord trick. Didn't have much luck either

@charliew8378

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks that would be great. I couldn’t find any videos out there dealing with this issue when I fitted mine. I also found the ladder fitting above the number plate a pain like you did! Glad to hear it’s a consistent experience! 🤣

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Ha. Yes, I envy those that just fit something with no dramas. That's never me! But it's great to get feedback like this and know there's a community of us all struggling with sheered bolts and wind noise 😆

I went BajaRack. Don't have to remove anything and their accessories are awesome

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check them out. How does it attach to the roof if you're not using those same mounting nuts?

Hi Chris, so do you mean that that the bolts that come with the rack are not high tensile? Is that why they snapped ? . Great job tho, many thanks for sharing. David

@inhistracks

8 ай бұрын

Hi. sorry for the super delayed response. Yes, that is what I mean. I'm sure a good mechanic, or just someone more competent than me would get away with these bolts, but that is why I think I struggled.

Can’t complain about fuel efficiency when owning a disco. Regarding wind noise. It’s not noticeable as long as you get the faring

Just installed my front runner rack , I replaced bolts that came with rack for roof with stainless steel , and ran a tap in holes to clean any dirty in threads and sprayed lubricant and blue thread locker for a smooth tighten of bolt , who doesn't lice front runner offroqd gear very modular rack add a Arb awning or awning of your choice , I added 4 hella 4000 compact lights , 23 zero shower enclosure, not sure if I will add rooftop tent with second and third seats down is plenty of sleeping room , if I buy the front runner drawers then I need to buy rooftop tent , sorry for you mistakes on install I did learn from what not to do

@jamesray3920

Жыл бұрын

I chose the zig zag ladder for right side no drilling no removal of anything just bolt in in less 20 minutes install same on removal

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi James. Sounds great! That's definitely the way to do it! And your set up sounds good too. I think I will be investing in an awning soon. Just fit it out with Strand lightbars and work-lights, which I'm quite happy with. I agree, the Front Runner gear is fantastic. The only thing I think people should be aware of when fitting roof racks and lights, is that the wind noise becomes more of an issue. When it was just the roof rack, it wasn't too bad, but now with the lights too, it gets quite noisy above 70mph.

@jamesray3920

Жыл бұрын

That why I chose 4 hella lights over light bar , I also bought Johnson rods , 3inch for front 2.5 inch rods for rear because of my 275x75x18 tires to get a lift that won't rub in front , I also bought a terrafirma swing away spare tire carrier , and rock slider note if you buy a terrafirma rock sliders easy to install with factory mounting point when door open but the mounting points where plastic molding hiding holes will need run a tap in and well penetrating oil and don't use bolt in kit for bottom it has a hex head can trip I replaced with stainless steel that takes a socket head no chance of stripping and use some anti seize cream on bottom bolts but the hex bolts for sides is ok is shows when doors open , I also bought a Arb bull bumper but I like the EOM factory look , I bought my land rover lr3 she on copart auto auction for 1100.00 us because of mechanical issues clean title ,not running . but I got it running , drives , had some small problems I've fit them all less 1000.00 dollars , but bought about 5000.00 in upgrades parts that includes front runner roof rack , having bought suv for cash no car note makes it easy to buy upgrades I think all in including rover ,parts , upgrades 10,000.00 I live in Texas in looking forward to Colorado trails , back country and black bear pass ......

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesray3920 Your LR sounds awesome! It's a shame we can't put photos in the comments. I'd like to see what you've done to it

@jamesray3920

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly i may start a you tube or post photos on Instagram

❤

Hi I think all you need is a rooftop tent roof rack looks cool gaz j

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gaz, yeah I'm considering the rooftop tent. But for now, I'm getting by quite comfortably sleeping inside. So I'll see how long I get away with that for. Plus I have some other cool plans for the roof rack. Currently working on a big lighting project and a solar panel. Having said that, even with the solar panel, there should be room for a tent at a later date.

Hi, I’m about to instal my second hand FR roof rack, i don’t have the bolts to bolt it to my disco so I have to get them, what is the length of the M6 bolts? I’m about to get the 12.9 strength ones, following your advise😉

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Francis. So sorry for the delayed reply. I've been away a lot this month. The total length of the bolt appears to be 25mm, but the length of the threaded part is 20mm. I'm probably too late now, but the hardware store told me that the 10.9s might be a safer bet as they are less brittle than the 12.9s. Not sure whether that will make any difference, but if the 12.9s don't work out, give that a try.

@fverrue

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks Haha no that's fine, I bought indeed some high density bolts at 20mm, do you think they will be too short? Still have to mount the rack tho :) first need to get my transfer case out to make it stop leaking oil :)

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

@@fverrue as long as the thread is 20mm and not the overall length, you should be okay. If it's 20mm overall length, you might just get away with it, but I can't say with any confidence unfortunately.

Oh man am I glad i ran into your video. I'm currently in this same predicament as we speak. Bolt snapped off and could not even drill it out to save my life. Anyway quick question: the 10M thread nut you used is a combination bolt with a 6M inner thread? Also how much did you apply the sealant and how long did you wait to reinstall the new bolt? THANKS A MILLION!

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Sorry for the slow reply. Yes just scrape away at the body filler around the thread that you screwed your bolt into and you'll see that it's an M6 thread inside an M10 bolt. The M10 bolt can be easily unscrewed from the roof, but this will leave the car vulnerable to the weather. Try any decent breaker's yard that have Discovery 3, 4, or 5, or an LR specialist for a spare mounting bolt. For the sealant, I used Sekaflex. Don't use a cheap silicone. It won't work. I left it overnight to set before fitting the roof rack into the new bolt, but a couple of hours would have probably been enough.

@fnkd0obies

2 жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks do you mind me asking where you bought the bolt from? I’m having a hard time finding one via google or Home Depot. Did you use OEM part?

@fnkd0obies

2 жыл бұрын

Never mind I found it! “AYR500061 OEM Roof Rack Bolt Land Rover”

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

I got a second hand one from Avenger 4x4 in Peterborough. They just happened to have some in their workshop from a Discovery 5

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

That part number will probably be very helpful for anyone else with the same problem. Thanks for putting it in the comments

Does anyone know or have reduce the amount of crossbars so you are not blocking the sunroof? It seems to defeat the purpose of sunroof. Unlike the Prospeed or TeraFirma, you don't have to populate all the roof with cross bars

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

There's nothing stopping you from putting fewer slats in when you assemble it, but I have no clue how this affects its structural integrity.

Where did you get the replacement Mounting Bolts? (10mm outside with 6MM hole?)

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

I got mine from Avenger 4x4 in Peterborough. They didn't keep them in stock, they just happened to have some from another Discovery that was for spares and repairs. You could easily get them out of the roof of a scrap Disco, but finding a breakers yard that specialises in Land Rover Discoveries isn't easy. Yes, I'm pretty sure it's a 10mm on outside and 6mm threaded hole. The hole doesn't go all the way through, so the 6mm bit is water tight. You just have to seal the 10mm thread really well. I think Disco 3, 4 & 5 all have those same mounting bolts. Nobody seems to know what they are actually called so Mounting bolt might mean nothing to experts.

@kamilcerveny1932

2 жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks Hello, any suggestion which sealing to use?

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

@@kamilcerveny1932 Hi Kamil. Either CT1 or Sikaflex will work well

@kamilcerveny1932

2 жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks Thank you!

@TreasureDivers

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks Hi Chris, talking about D3 breakers , I have used a company down here in the west country called ' Gentlemen Of Salvage ' hope that helps , cheers David

Is there a way to leave that original rack on and just drill the holes threw those spots

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry for the delayed reply. I don't think it would look good if you did that, and not sure how you would drill in to the original rack so that you had a strong enough fixing. The new side brackets do look good when they are properly fitted, so I wouldn't recommend cutting any corners.

@astrogreenarrow

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks I’m buying the side molle plate and it needs the rail that’s why

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

@@astrogreenarrow Ah, okay. In that case, you are already way beyond my knowledge! Ha. Maybe Front Runner Outfitters know. I have called the office in Germany a couple of times and they are generally quite helpful.

Why not install the wind deflector?

@inhistracks

2 жыл бұрын

I installed the one that came with the roof rack, but I'm planning on putting a light bar on in the future so I don't know if that would fit alongside the bigger wind deflector?

@paulwheeldon7194

Жыл бұрын

I have the wind deflector and a light bar fitted no problem. I'm actually going to swap the light bar for spotlights with a smaller bar.

My ladder rusted like crazy

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

That sucks. Did Front Runner replace it? Mine is still looking good, so maybe yours wasn't coated properly? I hope they get it sorted for you. What has start to rust is the piston hinge on my spare wheel carrier!

@kristoffersmith8289

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks in fairness it was on when I bought the car... not sure how old. I treated it with rust reverser and repainted it. Seems like it started under the no slip coating(not sure if that was original)

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

​@@kristoffersmith8289 The ladder is a bit of a pain to take on and off, but if you can be bothered, it would probably be worth getting it powder coated. Depends what condition the screws are in that hold the light casing above the number plate (featured at 07:20 in my video). Mine were totally shot so I had to replace them with Christmas tree fixings, which is not ideal. I won't be removing my ladder anytime soon for that reason. Having said that, if those three screws come out nicely, it should be quite a quick job.

@chrisunderdown1520

5 ай бұрын

If the ladder came with the car it could be the LE ladder? Which is known to rust

Hi, I’m about to instal my second hand FR roof rack, i don’t have the bolts to bolt it to my disco so I have to get them, what is the length of the M6 bolts? I’m about to get the 12.9 strength ones, following your advise😉

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

Hi Francis. How did you get on? I think I replied to your other post, but just wanted to make sure I didn't forget to respond.

@fverrue

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks Hi Chris, Yes I did. 1 bolt broke inside the other one, but I ordered some 'new' ones from Dean Smithson at Oxford4x4, screwed it in with way too much TEC7 as you mentioned and works fine. All the other bolts, I tapped them well to the bottom until the screws were almost lose in there :) Looks great and serves well for carrying the spare wheel and other recovery stuff when I'm out on the trails. Thanks a lot!

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

@@fverrue Great. I'm glad it worked out in the end. If it leaks (which it sounds like it won't), you'll probably notice the carpet in the front footwell gets wet - on whatever side the bolt is on. This is what I experienced at least. If you have any trails you'd recommend, please let me know.

@fverrue

Жыл бұрын

@@inhistracks No wet feet until now at least. This afternoon though, I got smoke from the engine bay, I noticed the FBH was leaking on its proper exhaust system. had to dial it out with my iid tool on the parking lot of the nearby supermarket. concerning trails, I'd say it depends on where you are, although we went to Wales last summer to take on the well known lanes, strata Florida, bastard lane etc, otherwise here in Belgium we need to get to the Ardennes to get some proper offroad lanes, next up is Beely Parc in France, just north of Paris.

@inhistracks

Жыл бұрын

@@fverrue I assumed you were in the UK because you mentioned Oxford 4X4. Thanks for the recommendations! I'm keen to get across to mainland Europe for some adventures soon. I hope your ordeal in the car park was resolved.