Installation question: lamp guards and rear access ladder

[CaptainSpalding]

A word of caution regarding the full length roof rails. I had the dealer install them when I bought the truck. Later I noticed that the roof glass was cracked. They replaced the roof glass, remounted the rails, and cracked the glass again. I am capable of installing the roof rails, but at the time I didn't have the time. I'm really glad I had the dealer install it.

 

[alegrialv]

Funny you said that...that's one thing on the dealer list that actually is "inexpensive" for them to install (they have flat rates for equipment and install...go figure). Thanks, I'll put that in the order.

 

[ycharlie]

A word of caution regarding the full length roof rails. I had the dealer install them when I bought the truck. Later I noticed that the roof glass was cracked. They replaced the roof glass, remounted the rails, and cracked the glass again. I am capable of installing the roof rails, but at the time I didn't have the time. I'm really glad I had the dealer install it.

i installed my own and it was easy. just need to take your time with lining up the bolts and not over-tightening them. the toughest part is measuring and cutting the existing exterior weather seal. but even that wasnt all that difficult.

 

[h8cold]

how much did you pay for the ladder and light guards?
thanks

 

[jjvd21]

Are any of you installing the full length roof rails and do not have the short rails currently?

 

[alta59]

I will be installing the full length rails and I do not have the short rails. Hopefully sometime this weekend.

 

[alegrialv]

I haven't bought yet, the truck is still in order, will be getting it in January. But from what I've seen, about $400 for the ladder and $250 for the rear lamp guards and $300 for the front lamp guards.

Although, I found Front Runner Outfitters recently...like 1/2 the price for the ladder:

http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/Ladders/LAND-ROVER-LR3-LR4-REAR-LADDER-p179.html

and here's the install instructions:

http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/secure/uploads/Lr3_Lr4_ladder_install_au.pdf

 

[alegrialv]

I will be installing the full length rails and I do not have the short rails. Hopefully sometime this weekend.

Love to see the install if you have time.

 

[Finlayforprez]

I am tempted to get the ladder.

 

[LR4Tank]

I installed the full length roof rails...took about 35mins to do first and then 20 for the second. Was not too difficult. Measure twice and cut once on weather seal. Use a block of wood behind remaining weather seal to expand hole and don't over tighten. Gratifying to do it yourself! And was please to incorporate my dad at the same time...

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