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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1271  
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https://accessories-instructions.landrover...r/G3135637
removal is the opposite of installing "Question - does anyone know the make of the rack and instructions for fitting/removal? I assume that I will need to remove both the box and ladder and then refit them." So I have been told ....... |
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10th Jun 2025 6:01pm |
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| Kestrel_S Member Since: 19 May 2025 Location: Dorset Posts: 5 
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Thank you and yes I have seen the official Land Rover accessories guide - unfortunately my particularly roof rack is not a Land Rover one so the fixing system to the roof bars is very different.
Hence asking if anyone knows the make of mine from the photos as they are no markings on the rack at all. |
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10th Jun 2025 7:03pm |
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| Crazymind Member Since: 11 Jun 2024 Location: Glasgow Posts: 268
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Don’t know the brand but looks pretty simple. Usually there is a T bracket in the rails.
On top of the bracket seats the roof rack. bolts and washers keep it in place. At least in your photo looks that simple. |
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10th Jun 2025 8:02pm |
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| chpsk8 Member Since: 26 Sep 2023 Location: Midwest Posts: 49 
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Show us the mounting points. That looks like a factory copy that was probably sold on Alibaba. (That's where I got mine). Mine has the same factory mounts so it's just 8 bolts. I cant' imagine it being too tough.
Maybe yours won't need the lunch box or ladder removed to get those rear supports out. Depends on how they mount. |
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12th Jun 2025 1:22am |
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| Kestrel_S Member Since: 19 May 2025 Location: Dorset Posts: 5
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So the mounting system seems to be similar to the OEM Expedition roof rack except instead of having bolts that thread into a captive plate below, mine has 2 upward facing bolts held by a nut on the top. These can be seen in the photos.
I'm assuming therefore that if all the nuts are removed, the roof rack can simply be lifted upwards and removed and then the mounts can be slid along the roof rails to opening slot in the rails. |
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12th Jun 2025 6:12pm |
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| chpsk8 Member Since: 26 Sep 2023 Location: Midwest Posts: 49
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That seems to be the way it's designed. Can you get a tool on the bolt head, or is it captured so all you need to do is remove the nut?
To get the mounts out of the roof rail you'll probably need to remove the ladder and lunch box. But maybe once you've taken the rack off you'll be able to see if they have a different design that doesn't require those steps. It's a lot easier than it looks. I've had mine on and off several times. |
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12th Jun 2025 11:05pm |
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| Kestrel_S Member Since: 19 May 2025 Location: Dorset Posts: 5
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Thanks - will give it a go over the weekend and report back.
I could of course just leave the mounting posts on the roof rails which, without the rack itself, might cut down on the wind noise over 60mph. I can then reinstall the roof rack when needed though never needed one in the past. 2020 LR Defender 110 D240 ex-2015 Discovery Sport HSE ex-2005 Discovery 3 ex-1995 Defender 90 Station Wagon ex-1985 Range Rover V8 2 door "Classic" I love my Land Rovers! |
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13th Jun 2025 11:34am |
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| LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1271
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 Click image to enlarge do you mean like this ?? |
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13th Jun 2025 3:47pm |
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| Kestrel_S Member Since: 19 May 2025 Location: Dorset Posts: 5
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Yep that's exactly what i had in mind! 2020 LR Defender 110 D240
ex-2015 Discovery Sport HSE ex-2005 Discovery 3 ex-1995 Defender 90 Station Wagon ex-1985 Range Rover V8 2 door "Classic" I love my Land Rovers! |
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13th Jun 2025 5:11pm |
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