Height of 109 with Roof Rack

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  • S11A
    2nd Gear
    • Apr 2007
    • 218

    Height of 109 with Roof Rack

    Does anyone know the approximate height of a 109 fitted with a roof rack, such as this one: http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-5...nd-ladder.aspx I know that the height is going to vary a bit based on tires fitted, springs, etc., but am looking for a ballpark figure. My garage doors are 7' high, so even ballpark figures would be helpful such as a response along the lines of: "the height is going to be well over 7', so don't even bother" or "it will be around 6.5', so proceed with caution and take a lot of accurate measurements". Thanks in advance!
    1965 Series 2A 109 pickup diesel
  • LaneRover
    Overdrive
    • Oct 2006
    • 1743

    #2
    Unless you want to go with tired springs and 15" rims I wouldn't bother with the roofrack if you want to park it in the garage.

    I just measured mine at 7' 1" and it has been sitting awhile and may have sunk into the grass a tadbit.

    If I remember the only time I wouldn't worry about a parking garage is if the sign said that the maximum height was 7' 6"

    Brent
    1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
    1965 109 SW - nearly running well
    1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
    1969 109 P-UP

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    • greenmeanie
      Overdrive
      • Oct 2006
      • 1358

      #3
      71IIA SWB on 30 X 9.5" (fairly small) rubber and RM parabolics (1" lift IIRC) and the hardtop clears the door by about 2" so that would be a no on anything with a roof rack.

      Cheers
      Gregor.

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      • Dav1550
        Low Range
        • Oct 2006
        • 80

        #4
        To concur with Brent my 109 with fresh leafs and 235/85/16s stands just shy of 7' 2" with a full length Brownchurch.

        Dave

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        • gobie desert
          Low Range
          • Jun 2007
          • 34

          #5
          a rover in the garage? i keep the garage space for the ones not used to the elements, the landy gets a prime spot in the driveway...no roof rack clearance problems for me!
          1981 landrover series III stage 1
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          • S11A
            2nd Gear
            • Apr 2007
            • 218

            #6
            Thanks for all the responses, I appreciate it!
            1965 Series 2A 109 pickup diesel

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