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Chrism551



Member Since: 01 Feb 2021
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2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black
Factory roof rails query

Hi All

Can anyone please advise on which roof bars i need to fit my 2014 Hse. It has two side rails and one across the back, so i was expecting to find another rail to fit to the front. I have searched on here and now learn that the rear bar isnt to be loaded and that sunroof models are different, my car has the sunroof. So is it a case of getting soem bars that clamp onto the side rails, or am i better ditching that and putting something universal on. Need to pick up some 8x4 sheets of insulation quite urgently so looking for a plan. Advice welcome as always. Smile

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

It's the rails that are different for a sunroof.

The single brace, is simply a brace. Don't put any load on it. It can't take any vertical load.

If it's urgent, just lash 2 or 3 lengths of timber across the rails, they will be sitting on top so they will be fine. You could also run some gaffer tape around if you feel you can't get a tight fastening with a rope.

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Chrism551



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Thats one way i guess!! Reading up, it looks like even removing the factory stuff isnt straight forward as it then needs roof channnel covers replacing etc.

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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

as you already have the factory fit roof rails and cross bar then any correct width roof bars will fit, just ensure the feet that clamp to the bar are the correct fitment.

some examples

https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel...query=7304

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RogB



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