Newbie with a Kombi…

[Richieboy64]

Hi everyone, recently joined the group and this is my first post.
It’s my third Kombi but this time I want personalize it in a better way.
I’ve just purchased some side bars & roof rails which I intend fitting myself.
So my first question is how difficult is it to fit the side bars, I know the roof rails are fairly straightforward and I need to use a good sealant.
All tips & advice welcome…

 

[paulh123]

Hi everyone, recently joined the group and this is my first post.
It’s my third Kombi but this time I want personalize it in a better way.
I’ve just purchased some side bars & roof rails which I intend fitting myself.
So my first question is how difficult is it to fit the side bars, I know the roof rails are fairly straightforward and I need to use a good sealant.
All tips & advice welcome…
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lovely looking van. Regarding the sidebars it depends on make/type. They are usually fairly straightforward to fit. Mine came from Leightons which have the type of fitting that requires bolts to be put into existing holes in the sills and from these brackets are then fitted. The bolts can be a bit fiddly and it is easier to do if you jack/ramp the van one side at a time as you need to lower the underbody covers to fit the bolts/brackets. Also, when refitting the underbody covers, they need to be notched to fit around the clamps.

 

[Richieboy64]

lovely looking van. Regarding the sidebars it depends on make/type. They are usually fairly straightforward to fit. Mine came from Leightons which have the type of fitting that requires bolts to be put into existing holes in the sills and from these brackets are then fitted. The bolts can be a bit fiddly and it is easier to do if you jack/ramp the van one side at a time as you need to lower the underbody covers to fit the bolts/brackets. Also, when refitting the underbody covers, they need to be notched to fit around the clamps.

Hi and thank you for this, it confirms what I already thought. Gonna have a go at the job today

 

[david173]

Hi everyone, recently joined the group and this is my first post.
It’s my third Kombi but this time I want personalize it in a better way.
I’ve just purchased some side bars & roof rails which I intend fitting myself.
So my first question is how difficult is it to fit the side bars, I know the roof rails are fairly straightforward and I need to use a good sealant.
All tips & advice welcome…
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For the roof rails don't rely on sealant alone, have a read of this thread, i found it worked really well

Roof Rail Leak Free Fixing.

Got some ebay roof rails and did not want to gorm silicone into and around the fixing holes. Instead I got some M6 threaded bar cut a little longer than the bolts supplied with the rails. I then used the rubber washers that came off the blanking bolts together with a washer and M6 nyloc nut...

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[Ads_Essex]

and for side-bars, see this thread:
Side-bar fitting query

and then lowering..

Suspension options laid out

Steve, We have spoken in detail on several occasions With the number of products expanding every month or seams to be could you create a list of your products I know your not a B14 type of guy if that makes sense In your list it may help potential buyers to make a decision if you were to give...

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