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Installed the FRONTRUNNER Volkswagen Atlas (2018-Current) Slimline II Roof Rail Rack Kit. On our 2021 VW Atlas SE R-Line w/Tech. Took awhile to finish, see last photo for delay item.
The overall fit is perfect. I was able to find level rather easily.
Centering was easy but it does shift when you start tightening each Grab
On Foot. Overhang was 1" each side for front and 2" each side for rear.
As I was able to find level I did not need the provided Spacers for
use on the rear (2x)Grab On Foot.
Plenty of clearance for sunroof operation in all positions. Lower wind deflector works and is clear of sunroof operation.
One of the delays in assembling the rack was several bits or triangular shaped aluminum chips were preventing the bolts from getting to the treads. We went through each part and checked / cleared the connection areas.
We also found that using a rag with just a dab of oil helps the parts
slide in their channels for attachment to the rack frame. The
instructions that come with the kit are basic photo copies. They do have
PDFs on their website but you will find that a few details are missing.
A specific bolt or nut may not show in the guide or parts list but it
is in your parts bag and is definitely needed. Overall not hard to
figure out, just time consuming.
Passenger side distance from front rail foot. About 1" offset
Drivers side distance from front rail foot. About 1" offset
We still have the two of the Expedition Rail Kit - Front or Back left to
install. I ordered the wrong size (too wide) and am waiting for the
replacements to arrive.
Ordering accessories for the FRONTRUNNER rack system needs consistent
detail. The rack will be defined by length and an accessory like the
Expedition Rail Kit will be defined by width. I had to dig deeper into
instructions and product info to find this information that would have
helped earlier.
We have some camping trips coming up. I may post additional photos of the load and feedback and function in the future.
02.04.2025
