LR4 Roof Rail Question

Mudhen

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Any of you guys fit factory roof rails and have an issue with fitment? I always give myself the benefit of the doubt at doing something completely wrong - but not seeing it this time.

The only way for the bolts to fit is with the 'duck bill' towards the rear - so what is the extra 1/2" of moulding for? The thing doesn't sit flat...maybe it will if I just squash it down with the bolt...

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Thanks!!

Pat
 

Howski

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Are the rails sitting flush with the roof? They are supposed to and look like they’re sitting off it a bit. If that’s the case that’s probably contributing to the problem. I’d install the rails first then the end caps
 

Mudhen

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Thanks Howski!

They can't sit flush at the back because of the extra moulding on the end cap. If I take that end cap off I'll never get it on once the rail is bolted to the roof. Maybe I'll just leave that rear end cap off. And call Atlantic British again and bitch some more and another 'factory' part that doesn't fit.
 

MM3846

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I just replied to you PM..

yea, the rails are maybe correct but the endcaps are def wrong. I'd say you got the wrong part.
 

Howski

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The end caps might be the correct ones. Look the same as mine. They sit down in a void in the roof so they’ll still slide into the rails