Bull Bar and SWB Roof Rails - Page 2

Banshee · 10-09-2012, 12:19

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Here's a close up of mine and the light plug/skt

The front of the foot is about 50 - 60mm back from windscreen

I like it apart from the dents lol, where did you get the "Ford" cross bar from?

makeitfit · 10-09-2012, 12:58

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I like it apart from the dents lol, where did you get the "Ford" cross bar from?

Dents 'cause I parked it on it's side but the roof rails survived as I bolted them in rather than the rivnut method

Fleabay for roof crossbars

richtheracer · 10-09-2012, 14:13

Zac dont worry about the cross bars they are the same ones I have for you!!
without the dents..lol Rich.

96terrano · 10-09-2012, 18:42

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Dents 'cause I parked it on it's side

that's the best way

Banshee · 12-09-2012, 21:05

Right then you guys after asking the question about fitting roof rails and roof bars to my Mav I decided to take Fez_UK and makeitfit's advice and I managed to source some LWB roof rails from a scrap yard in Smethwick which I picked up earlier this afternoon

, I also fetched a set of Original Ford roof bars from Coventry last night and met the Richtheracer and his wife, we had a great natter exchanged ideas and he even taught me a few things and so did his wife (nothing rude intended there guys!!! Gutterminds)

I'm quite excited to get them on the roof and couldn't wait to see what they looked like so I just placed them on the roof when I got home to see if I liked the look of it and here was the results, I only put the front roof bar on btw the other one was still in the car

I was really pleased with how they look

and can't wait to get them attached to the roof properly

, but this is where I need some advice, I've already taken the advice I was given and switched the legs round so the curved one was at the front so I could mount the bar as far forward as I can so I light up more of whats in front rather than the roof.

From searching the forum I've found the optimum position for them and already marked it up.

From what I have been reading, Rivnuts??? don't seem to be the best way of attaching them so I think I'm going to go for the nut and bolt option, so which ones do I need?

Will I need to remove the headlining to re-attach them as when I fetched them they were already off the car?

And what size do the holes in the roof need to be and how can I ensure I don't get any leaks? What should I use to seal round the holes and where abouts is it best to seal?

Sorry for the barrage of questions but drilling into my roof is a big deal to me lmao so I want to get it right first time any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated

Also another thing that was confusing me was the fact that when I was attaching the brackets to the roof rails for the bars, the bars all seemed to slide in from the right of the bracket if you know what I mean, this means that the bracket on the left hand side of the car would be backwards and the Ford sign would be facing the rear of the car, is this right or am I doing something completely and utterly stupid??

Here's some pics to show what I mean

The right hand side bracket (notice Ford badge at front)

The left hand side bracket (notice no Ford badge as the bracket is backwards :S)

I'm not sure but i think Richtheracer has sold me 4 right hand side brackets :P, unless everyone else's are like that too ??

Thanks in advance guys and again sorry for the barrage of questions

Fez_uk · 12-09-2012, 21:12

I bolted mine through the roof and used plenty of tigerseal to stop leaks.

makeitfit · 12-09-2012, 21:13

Ford badge does point the wrong way, but only 50% of the time

There's not a lot of room up front with a sunroof fitted , so I'd be inclined to drop the head lining to be safe. That way you can fix the feet in the strongest part of the roof while missing all the internal strengthners round the screen etc.
I can't remember what size bolts I used but M6 should do it

(RIP) PLANK · 12-09-2012, 21:14

I have never seen any of these original bars, but I would imagine the brackets are all the same and yes two will face the opposite way. As long as they all clamp the bars I can't see this being a problem

Banshee · 12-09-2012, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

I bolted mine through the roof and used plenty of tigerseal to stop leaks.

Where did you apply the tigerseal?

And is there any way that we could get this moved into Technical>Maverick/Terrano>Bodywork&Chassis, as I intend to use this thread to document as a walkthrough how I attach the rails and bars and spots etc

Fez_uk · 12-09-2012, 21:37

both sides of the rubber. I went a bit OTT on it all but it don't leak.

Banshee · 12-09-2012, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Ford badge does point the wrong way, but only 50% of the time

There's not a lot of room up front with a sunroof fitted , so I'd be inclined to drop the head lining to be safe. That way you can fix the feet in the strongest part of the roof while missing all the internal strengthners round the screen etc.
I can't remember what size bolts I used but M6 should do it

Is M6 the ones with the Hex key head?

makeitfit · 12-09-2012, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Is M6 the ones with the Hex key head?

Can be but any 6mm will do

Banshee · 12-09-2012, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

Can be but any 6mm will do

I'm sure I've got a full bag of these lying around somewhere as I brought some for when I replaced the bolts in my air rifle scope mount

I'm going to have a look in my gun cupboard.........

Banshee · 12-09-2012, 21:53

Just checked and they are M4, I take it those would be too small?

richtheracer · 12-09-2012, 22:01

Banshee them brackets are the original ones from my short wheel mav, so must be right the way one faces forward and other to rear!! Didnt know thats how they fit as never fitted them but must be right as came with motor when I bought it!! Looks good though I must admit I wouldnt fancy drilling my roof, I'm s**t at stuff like that but looking forward to seeing it finished!

12-09-2012, 21:05	#20
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	Right then you guys after asking the question about fitting roof rails and roof bars to my Mav I decided to take Fez_UK and makeitfit's advice and I managed to source some LWB roof rails from a scrap yard in Smethwick which I picked up earlier this afternoon , I also fetched a set of Original Ford roof bars from Coventry last night and met the Richtheracer and his wife, we had a great natter exchanged ideas and he even taught me a few things and so did his wife (nothing rude intended there guys!!! Gutterminds) I'm quite excited to get them on the roof and couldn't wait to see what they looked like so I just placed them on the roof when I got home to see if I liked the look of it and here was the results, I only put the front roof bar on btw the other one was still in the car I was really pleased with how they look and can't wait to get them attached to the roof properly , but this is where I need some advice, I've already taken the advice I was given and switched the legs round so the curved one was at the front so I could mount the bar as far forward as I can so I light up more of whats in front rather than the roof. From searching the forum I've found the optimum position for them and already marked it up. From what I have been reading, Rivnuts??? don't seem to be the best way of attaching them so I think I'm going to go for the nut and bolt option, so which ones do I need? Will I need to remove the headlining to re-attach them as when I fetched them they were already off the car? And what size do the holes in the roof need to be and how can I ensure I don't get any leaks? What should I use to seal round the holes and where abouts is it best to seal? Sorry for the barrage of questions but drilling into my roof is a big deal to me lmao so I want to get it right first time any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated Also another thing that was confusing me was the fact that when I was attaching the brackets to the roof rails for the bars, the bars all seemed to slide in from the right of the bracket if you know what I mean, this means that the bracket on the left hand side of the car would be backwards and the Ford sign would be facing the rear of the car, is this right or am I doing something completely and utterly stupid?? Here's some pics to show what I mean The right hand side bracket (notice Ford badge at front) The left hand side bracket (notice no Ford badge as the bracket is backwards :S) I'm not sure but i think Richtheracer has sold me 4 right hand side brackets :P, unless everyone else's are like that too ?? Thanks in advance guys and again sorry for the barrage of questions Last edited by Banshee; 24-07-2017 at 08:55.

10-09-2012, 14:13	#18
richtheracer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coventry Vehicle: Maverick GLS 2.7TDi Posts: 251	Zac dont worry about the cross bars they are the same ones I have for you!! without the dents..lol Rich.

12-09-2012, 21:12	#21
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	I bolted mine through the roof and used plenty of tigerseal to stop leaks.

12-09-2012, 21:13	#22
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Ford badge does point the wrong way, but only 50% of the time There's not a lot of room up front with a sunroof fitted , so I'd be inclined to drop the head lining to be safe. That way you can fix the feet in the strongest part of the roof while missing all the internal strengthners round the screen etc. I can't remember what size bolts I used but M6 should do it

12-09-2012, 21:14	#23
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	I have never seen any of these original bars, but I would imagine the brackets are all the same and yes two will face the opposite way. As long as they all clamp the bars I can't see this being a problem

12-09-2012, 21:37	#25
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	both sides of the rubber. I went a bit OTT on it all but it don't leak.

12-09-2012, 21:53	#29
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	Just checked and they are M4, I take it those would be too small?

12-09-2012, 22:01	#30
richtheracer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coventry Vehicle: Maverick GLS 2.7TDi Posts: 251	Banshee them brackets are the original ones from my short wheel mav, so must be right the way one faces forward and other to rear!! Didnt know thats how they fit as never fitted them but must be right as came with motor when I bought it!! Looks good though I must admit I wouldnt fancy drilling my roof, I'm s**t at stuff like that but looking forward to seeing it finished!