As the sun has come out...

[Fordy]

...I've taken a few snaps of my newly installed roof rails. Managed to get it done yesterday between showers but it's chucked down today so haven't even got the trim back on yet.

I'm really pleased with how they've turned out, and almost ready for the expedition tray for a camping trip at the end of May

Sorry 'bout the [W I D E M O D E]

Write up and pics to follow...

[BUSHWHACKER]

Snap!



Tidy job mate. What rails are they?

[Fordy]

They're off a Volvo 940, they came painted which by luck is a rather fetching grey colour that matches nicely. And I won them for £16

Thanks for the advice, but seriously...2 hours
It took me that long with my tape measure out, plucking up the courage to drill

[POPEYE]

They look realy nice, something i want to do when i get round to it,

[Maverick]

When you fitted yours, did you strengthen the roof at all? A bloke at work recons that I'll need to add a strip of metal underneath to beef up the roof a bit.
My roof rails are currently decorating my desk, not sure if I've got the guts to do the drilling (I can't do straight line with a ruler), Tony may gat a call!

[KERRSURF]

They look superb! A write up would be excellent (with pics I hope)

[KERRSURF]

Would these fit my 94?

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[Fordy]

Would these fit my 94?

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Dunno mate. I really fancied YJ roof rails and bars but they're much wider than the Surf. You need to measure!.

The rear two bolt points are within 50mm of cross braces in the roof, the front ones maybe 150mm. They all have a plate steel underneath approx 50x75mm to spread the load plus tap washer and steel washer to give strength and a bit of flex.

Pics taken throughout, just need time to write up. It's daunting, but not hard.

[KERRSURF]

cheers.
bloke up the street has an explorer, I'll talk to him nicely and get the tape out.
Looking forward to the write up and pics.