Fitting the Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack to my 2020 Suzuki Jimny

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video we fit a Front Runner Slimline II roof rack on to my 2020 Suzuki Jimny. As well as showing the rack construction and fitting process we also do a road test and prepare for the installation of a matching Front Runner roof tent...

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@doutrinadorroxx5792 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice rook rack, and also very nice fit&finish design. Thanks for sharing this vídeo, cheers mate!

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@tchang3609 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've always loved your videos and am looking forward to your next ones. btw - love your collection of Aston Martin and vintage Porsche!

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Terry, thanks - I just do the videos for fun but it’s great that some people actually enjoy them! Stay safe. N

@Ben-zg7tt Жыл бұрын

Hi Dee ppl

@rajeevdwivedi8 4 жыл бұрын

You have cut in your thumb kindly take care of that. I love your house front area , trees are quite old so must be the property. You have a grace in your personality and your wife is as wonderful and beautiful like mother nature. Liked your detailing and perfection while assembly and loved it. Pls keep on sharing like this and be connected with us. You are a gem heart person. Cheers and may God bless you.

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Rajeev Dwivedi thank you for your beautiful comments! Peace and goodwill to you and yours from Scotland. N

@mpouchoulen 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video!! Thanks!! Keep Doing please

@highergroundlifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco!

@chriswebster8951 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and much preferable than following the enclosed instructions. Altho' after spending a bit of time installing the wind deflector, the step which followed (legs) meant I had to remove the wind deflector haha. Happy with the end result and thanks again for helping luddites like myself figure it all out.

@highergroundlifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Chris!

@twistybakes5681 3 жыл бұрын

Based on the order of instructions (and the order of this video) I bet everyone installing this rack has to remove the wind deflector to get the front legs on! Myself included!

@highergroundlifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

@@twistybakes5681 I didn’t have to - so not sure where you’re coming from. Sorry. N

@twistybakes5681 3 жыл бұрын

@@highergroundlifestyle How do you slide the bolts for the clamp on to the first slat, if the bolt holes are covered by the wind deflector? Or am I doing something wrong?

@henning2788 3 жыл бұрын

The way you handle all your equipment makes me want to buy your car in future.

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Henning, thanks so much - that’s a great comment! I always like to look after my toys as I still remember not having very much money or very many toys! Stay safe. N

@DeyuanZheng-cz9qg 15 сағат бұрын

Thanks for yr help. I followed thru ur instructions step by step on setting up the front runner rack on my Jimny… the instruction manual from the package really confusing!!

@highergroundlifestyle 15 сағат бұрын

Glad it helped. Cheers. N

@TeacherToolkit Ай бұрын

I’ve just got one of these. The washer that goes inside the leg, how do you know which way it goes in?

@danielheywood2660 4 жыл бұрын

Jimernee 😄 love it

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Heywood Excellent!

@chillimoroka7744 2 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial. As you’ve had both the Front Runner and D.I.R. racks, which do you prefer? How is the fuel consumption with the rack attached and how well does it drive compared to without the rack.

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

They both do different jobs really! DIR looks great, FR works great. I never really carried anything on the DIR whereas the FR is used all the time. It also takes my FR Roof Tent!

@nickbullman1943 2 жыл бұрын

N thanks really appreciated the video which helped enormously compared with the instructions which were harder to follow. Quick question on all weather tyres did you raise the suspension of go with the same size tyre on the standard wheels? Say well Nick

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, I’m running on factory fir everything. Never had any reason to change and I’ve done some serious driving in serious weather. Cheers. N

@antonioespinoza7226 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Would you recommend to use locticte adhesive on the screws when assemblying the roof rack?..would that make sense?...it is a nice rack, hope they can sell and send to Mexico...regards!

@highergroundlifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hombre! Good question. I’d say no for 2 reasons: 1) All supplied nuts are either nyloc or used with locking washers and 2) A regular check of torque is probably sensible routine maintenance in any event. Just my thoughts of course. Stay safe my friend! N

@kvm92mart 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Just wanting to confirm, whether this is the standard height Slimline 2 rack you have or the tall version Slimline 2 rack? I’m having trouble deciding which is the best buy for my circumstances.

@highergroundlifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. This is the standard height rack. As you will see, the wind deflectors are within a few mm of the roof. Personally - and especially on the Jimny - I’d want to keep the c of g as low as possible. Best wishes. N

@OlyMar83 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thanks for this video. Helped me install mine. Question though, where do the legs fit exactly on the gutter? It’s strange but the clamp above the driver and passenger door seem to impeding (ever so slightly) the door when you open and close? Did you get this? I can’t figure it out but the clearance is not enough from the clamp. Wish I could send you a photo. Have you got an email? Not sure if you having this problem.

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

OllyFoRealz The gap between the door tops and rack legs is minimal (3-4mm only) but it is there. I also used rubber tubing between the legs and the gutter to avoid metal to metal contact which also had the effect of raising the legs by 2-3 mm. I didn’t mention this in the video because Front Runner believe that metal to metal clamping is important for security. If you want you can send me a message via my Higher Ground Lifestyle Facebook page. Cheers. N

@chriswebster8951 3 жыл бұрын

@@highergroundlifestyle Good tip re rubber tubing. My wife now keeps asking where her black resistance band has gone. Oops.

@deltafoxtrot2 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative 👍 is that a Porshe 356 in the Higher Ground garage?

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

deltafoxtrot2, thanks. The follow ups are scheduled over the next 2 weeks. Good spot. May do a video on that sometime if there was any interest...

@abcdefjh1496 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks from morocco 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great comment. Greetings from Scotland!

@jefflamotte8687 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Oz what a legend for this video!! Dis not have to use instruments because of your guidance .. I know you put rubber where it touched gutter on top ( cannot understand why FF did not supply) did you put rubber as well below the rain guard? Thanks again!!! Stay safe

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks cobbler! I put rubber everywhere theres metal to metal contact! FR asked me not to show this as they will only guarantee products where there is metal to metal contact! I think the fear is the rubber deteriorating and the rack getting loose. They’re a great company and actually just looking after their customers!

@IqbalKumar-zh9bs 10 ай бұрын

Could you please team me the length breath and height of the rack from the roof. Thanks

@brustal 4 жыл бұрын

Just a question doesn’t the roof only support 60kg Your gear is close to that how does it go with you up in tent ❓thanks

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, the roof loading is a dynamic number so not an issue when stationary. No issues at all and their are cars out there with a lot more weight on the roof.

@kennethschembri5409 3 жыл бұрын

which from the two sets of wind deflectors did you mount pls?

@highergroundlifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I measured up and used the one that gave me about 5-10 mmm clearance between the deflector and the roof. Can’t recall whether that was the large or small one. Sorry. Very little wind noise though - superb!

@JanEijkPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, first of, thank you for the very informational instruction videos. like you, i am the proud owner of a Jimny!😁 like you i also purchased and installed the slimline 2 roofrack (the regular one, not the tall one). and like you i also received two different sizes of wind deflectors. i called frontrunners and they told me either would do fine, but upon fitting the rack i noticed the deflectors were touching the roof. which one did you install in the rack? sincerely, Jan

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Jan Eijk Hi, must confess that I didn’t pick up on the fact that the deflectors were different sizes! One of mine came in the rack kit, the other with the legs and roof tent mount kit. The one I used came in the rack kit and clears the roof by around 5 - 10mm. It is closest to the roof where it becomes ribbed and, as reported in the video, has resulted in zero wind noise. Let me know if specific dimensions would help! Cheers. N

@JanEijkPhotography 4 жыл бұрын

storminatwork at Higher Ground Lifestyle i received a 20mm and a 45mm deflector, i dont know which one’s you received with your tent. i myself will add a rooftop tent from frontrunners next year 😀 as my wife and i are planning touring the highlands next year. by the way, is the tent large and comfortable enough for two adults? cheers

@VeryCoolJeep 4 жыл бұрын

I am planing to install one on my Jeep ;)... How do you like it

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I think its superb! Well made, robust and looks good too!

@jessbooth6021 2 жыл бұрын

My slats will not slide in as easily as yours did. Any hints on why?

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Tightened the end bolts too much? ...or maybe everything not sitting square?

@pim1234 Жыл бұрын

Is there rubber between the legs and the gutter ?

@highergroundlifestyle Жыл бұрын

Hi, Front Runner advise that you should NOT place any rubber between the legs and the gutter - they insist on metal to metal contact. However, I did use some cut fuel tubing as gasket material and have had no problems. Just keep checking that it is in situ and hasn’t deteriorated! Best wishes. N

@frostyoat 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, how long did u wait for your 2nd jimny?

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

frostyOAT, thanks. I effectively waited just over a year for Jenny Jimny (JN11). Jimmy Jimny (JM11), my first one, I waited around 9 months for - although I started visiting the dealer about 18 months before that and followed the Gen 4 from early concept. Love them - but you may have worked that out already!

@frostyoat 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply. I ordered my Jimny in june 19 (germany). Still waiting...

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

frostyOAT, gosh that’s a while to wait - but here’s something to cheer you up ... they’re worth waiting for! Best wishes from Scotland. N

@pim1234 10 ай бұрын

Do you have the high or the low feet ?

@highergroundlifestyle 10 ай бұрын

Hi. These are the low feet! I wanted a low profile rack. Cheers. N

@humuspiloso3485 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Link to buy this please. Good videos.

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Humus, Many thanks! You can find Front Runner products here: www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/uk/ Best Wishes N

@ol11zac21 4 жыл бұрын

How do you find your dir roof toop

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

vallon vmh3cs Check that out here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLWIq8-iq6qtmI0.html

@ol11zac21 4 жыл бұрын

@@highergroundlifestyle I have seen this video mate I was just wondering do you still like it on the jimny, would you have preferred something else etc

@highergroundlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

vallon vmh3cs It’s still on my other Jimny. Still think it looks fantastic and love it but it’s probably for a slightly different purpose in all honesty! N

@ol11zac21 4 жыл бұрын

@@highergroundlifestyle I do like the look of the dir on the jimny might have to start saving to get one

@pim1234 2 жыл бұрын

2 jimnys and an vintage porsche ?

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Life is just too short my friend!

@pim1234 2 жыл бұрын

@@highergroundlifestyle the right attitude !

@highergroundlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

@@pim1234 indeed. That’s why I have a rocket firing Aston Martin as well. If you haven’t already, check out my video…

@pim1234 2 жыл бұрын

@@highergroundlifestyle that's my dream car !