just came back from body shop helping me with the removal of OEM roof rails and bracket installation.need some feedback from folks here.
I have decided to get the Front Runner Slimline Roof rack. Front Runner customer service confirmed LC300 model should work with LX700 as roof assembly is similar, but they have not fitted it to LX700. Rack costs around $1900.
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I did my research to check LX700h and LC300 roof assembly, they both seem to have same roof setup.
LX700h
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LC300
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LX700 does require lowering of headliner but with following parts it looks like supported roof platforms can be connected using the bolts from the top.
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I have worked with local Lexus approved body shop which give me an estimate of $1000 to lower the roof liner and install the bracket and retainers. With this option I will need to install the Slimline roof platform myself or later connect with roof rack installer.
local 4X4 shop give me an estimate of $1800 to install the brackets/retainer, and also the roof rack.
Wanted to get feedback on this effort
a. should I go ahead even with this effort. Seems like no one has actually installed the roof bracket/retainer or this roof rack on LX700h.
b. Are installation cost reasonable.
c. any other watch outs.
Based on my research and similar setup for LX600, I have high level of confidence this should work as expected.
Big disappointment. Lx700h roof does not have all the bracket holes.
A pillar: for both front spots noted in above in diagram, only one hole exists.
B pillar: two hole exists
C: only one hole exists but smaller than the bracket hole diameter. This one also does not have the spot for the supporting bracket. I was ok drilling the required holes but this issue was a deal breaker. Body shop was confident for drilled hole they can make them water proof.
Really pissed off as LX700h diagram above is misleading and caused major expense for both parts and labor. Why make OT when basic expedition focused over-landing stuff cannot be installed.
See below for pictures.
Standard bracket based solution will not work.
Photos are in order of Pillar A,B,C
Pillar A
Pillar B
Pillar C
Internal component picture. Hopefully provides some additional details for folks.
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