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best roof rack - 9/28/2007 11:55:20 PM

NWtech

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looking for some opinoins on the best roof rack for the $ for my 99'disco I. i don't want to go too crazy cost wise but would like to get a decent sized one. thanks.

~nick

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RE: best roof rack - 9/29/2007 7:49:17 AM

Disco Mike

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What are you going to use it for? if it is just for looks, just remember a full size roof rack will cost you a 1.5 MPG drop.

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RE: best roof rack - 9/29/2007 10:53:56 AM

Landzu

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Roof racks are there as many types as there 4x4's.

Prices run from around $600 to $1300 it will depend on what you
will haul fuel, roof top tent, kayaks, bikes, ect.

I have run through most of them and will order the Hannibal
this next month fot a roof top tent and gear.

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RE: best roof rack - 9/29/2007 11:12:56 AM

Landzu

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You have a good Land Rover club in Seattle I have been out
on one of their outtings, they can help.

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Discovery code name Romulus
Prefix-N or 1996

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RE: best roof rack - 9/29/2007 6:10:02 PM

Landzu

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For roof racks try here
http://northwestparts.com/DIVR.htm

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I just look out the windows of my Land Rover
Discovery code name Romulus
Prefix-N or 1996

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RE: best roof rack - 9/29/2007 6:15:27 PM

Landzu

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AND HERE.

http://www.roverparts.com/
Accessories- Exterior

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I just look out the windows of my Land Rover
Discovery code name Romulus
Prefix-N or 1996

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RE: best roof rack - 10/6/2007 7:41:20 AM

NWtech

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thanks for the reply mike. i don't mind the mpg drop at all. i'm looking for one that will at least cover 3/4 of the roof but preferably all of it. mostly just want it for storage of general outback gear. no kayaks or stuff like that. the wife used to drive the disco but we got her a new outback so it's play time now. i'm starting with some of the interior/exterior accessories now and hopefully by december have the ARB's in and the lift on. i've build many off-road rigs over the years including pre-runner trucks and rock crawlers but i'm new to the landrover world. they're much harder to find parts for than the average rig that's for sure.
~nick

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RE: best roof rack - 10/6/2007 7:43:44 AM

NWtech

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great. thanks. i rarely get down to seattle these days but i just might have to look into it. on a bad traffic day it takes 2.5 hrs so we'll see. thanks for the links. really appreciate it.

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RE: best roof rack - 10/6/2007 7:53:53 AM

NWtech

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hey, i couldn't help but notice in this picture http://northwestparts.com/images/Racks/P1010033.JPG there's steel wheels on that disco. my local tire guy (which could easily be the problem) said he couldn't find any available because of the odd bolt pattern. all i want is some plain black steel rims. any ideas?

thanks again for your help

~nick

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RE: best roof rack - 10/6/2007 11:52:42 AM

Landzu

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www.atlanticbritish.com will have what you need rims and lug nuts.

On sale part # is ANR4583SILA

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Discovery code name Romulus
Prefix-N or 1996

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