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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 05:11 PM
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Can anyone tell me if there is a roof rack for the Sovereign(X308)? If so, I am interested in procuring one in the Netherlands! Any ideas?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 06:40 PM
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Not sure about a roof rack, but I believe there was a boot rack and again, not sure, but believe it a Euro option, could include the Aussie's? So I'd peruse ebay.uk and the like.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 08:17 PM
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OEM roof rack is JLM11986 or aftermarket Thule 300 tower & rack system.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2021 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by King Charles
OEM roof rack is JLM11986 or aftermarket Thule 300 tower & rack system.
Looking for roof rack for my XJ8. Neither OEM nor Thule 300 seem to be available. Does anyone have another proven suggestion?

Did anyone try this model:
Amazon Amazon
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 03:38 AM
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got mine from local auction portal for close to nothing, generic stuff 140cm length with type of fixing for rain gutter should work, plenty of gutter roof racks on ebay just choose right length and height for you, mine has same mount as one from amazon you linked





Thing does the job pretty well..


 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ2003XJ8
Looking for roof rack for my XJ8. Neither OEM nor Thule 300 seem to be available. Does anyone have another proven suggestion?

Did anyone try this model: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1
They are often on eBay, in fact there is an OEM rack on now in your state.

Make Google your friend.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ6-...-/124306265566
 

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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by King Charles
They are often on eBay, in fact there is an OEM rack on now in your state.

Make Google your friend.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ6-...-/124306265566
I am married to google :-) Saw this one, it's "Appears to be missing 2 end caps and key set"...
 
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Old Mar 26, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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End caps are a dime a dozen & those keys are primitive @ best lol.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2024 | 11:24 PM
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I placed on my XJ8 VDP 50” roof racks with bicycle bars and surf pads. And it’s a perfect car for my 8ft surf 🏄‍♀️



 
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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 08:05 AM
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Yep, I ended up getting those simple ones from amazon... work well!



 
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Old May 21, 2025 | 02:12 PM
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I kinda have a love/hate relationship with resurrecting old threads, and I guess this is a "love" kinda day!

All - I just picked up a set of these used on FB Marketplace. Can anyone give me any tips on installing on my XJR? From my first few looks it appears that all I have to latch on to is the chrome trim, rather than a sturdier gutter. Anyone have any insights?

Thanks!
 
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Old May 24, 2025 | 12:57 PM
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This how it looks, it is enough sturdy to bring bikes on the roof without risk
 
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