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Cracking glass roof while fitting rack
I am in the process of purchasing a roof rack - Front runner or outback - but have heard a few people have cracked their glass roof while fitting the rack? I have also been warned of this by the local LR dealer Is there a trick, is there something I need to be aware of?
Secondly if the roof is so likely to crack, how much is safe to load? I realise the recomended weight is 75kg, but thought this was more from a vehicle stability point of view. The Disco 2 I loaded with 150kg without any problems at all on numerous trips.
31st Dec 2008 7:54 am
heine
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I would suggest upgrading to the FR roof rails . I carry about 120 kg on my FR no problem
31st Dec 2008 8:45 am
Ken
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If you fit the rails without the spacers then the roof will more than likley crack
Weight no issue just remember its up there when your on a sideslope
31st Dec 2008 10:08 am
DiscoDunc
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and even if you fit the spacers you can still crack the glass if its not tightened up right
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31st Dec 2008 11:23 am
Antman
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This glass roof really worries me - What is the sollution - get LR to fit the rails or is there a trick or tip someone can suggest? Once the rails are safely on, is there a risk when installing the roof rack? Is there a risk loading the roof rack and strapping the items to it - does this all add stress on the glass roof?
31st Dec 2008 4:14 pm
DiscoDunc
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Ive loaded my FR rack with spare wheel, 40litres of fuel and a roof bag 18 inches high. plus me walking all over the rack and no issues. the FR rack is secured in 4 places on each side so distributes the weight evenly.
just make sure you tighten the FR rails evenly when they are fitted. They are not difficult nor will the fitting cause problems if you take your time and tighten to the recommended torque (sorry cant remember what it is ).Duncan
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31st Dec 2008 4:20 pm
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The glass will also break if you stand on it
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7th Jan 2009 10:39 am
DiscoDunc
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i must have been lucky then
i slipped off my FR rack and foot landed on glass but it didnt smash.
Im obviously not as heavy as you Andrew Duncan
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7th Jan 2009 10:41 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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DiscoDunc wrote:
i must have been lucky then
i slipped off my FR rack and foot landed on glass but it didnt smash.
Im obviously not as heavy as you Andrew
Er I was carrying an 11 rung triple extension ladder at the time In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
7th Jan 2009 10:44 am
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Lucky it wasn't me then as i would have been straight through. Must take care up there then as that will be a pain in the hoop. POT NOODLE NAVIGATION CHALLENGE 2010 WINNER
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7th Jan 2009 10:52 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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I simply changed mine by calling Autoglass and they treated it the same as a windscreen replacement.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
7th Jan 2009 11:17 am
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Stepping on the glass roof is not a problem if you have one of these
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