4mm Aluminium Roof Backbone for Mitsubishi Pajero NM-NX LWB (2000-2021)
- Heavy-duty 4mm aluminium construction
- Lightweight: only 4.1kg
- Full aluminium construction for corrosion resistance
- Low-profile design helps minimise added height
- Designed to help reduce unnecessary wind noise
- Helps maximise available roof load for your gear
- Uses factory mounting points on roof-rail-equipped models
- No drilling required on models with factory roof rails
- Compatible with selected roof platforms & cross bars
- Stainless steel mounting hardware included
- Designed for Pajero NM-NX Long Wheel Base
- 2-year warranty
Suits Mitsubishi Pajero Long Wheel Base NM-NX (2000-2021)
Models with factory roof rails:
Direct installation using the factory mounting locations. No drilling required.
Models without factory roof rails:
Installation requires drilling and an alternative fitting method on both Gen 3 and Gen 4 models.
A complete step-by-step installation video is available on our YouTube channel.
Not sure which setup your Pajero has? Send us a photo and we can help confirm compatibility.
Packaged dimensions: 229x20x14cm (8kg)
- 2 × 4mm aluminium backbone rails
- Roof mounts
- Stainless steel bolt kit
Backbone only. Roof platform and cross bars are not included.
Why choose aluminium over steel?
Aluminium offers excellent strength while significantly reducing weight and eliminating the risk of rust.
At just 4.1kg, this backbone system helps maximise your available roof load for the gear that actually matters.
Why is your backbone different?
Our backbone is manufactured from 4mm aluminium, whereas many alternatives use 3mm aluminium or heavier steel construction.
The result is a lightweight yet incredibly strong mounting system that keeps roof weight, overall vehicle height and wind noise to a minimum.
Do I need to drill my Pajero?
If your Pajero has factory roof rails, no drilling is required.
Vehicles without factory roof rails require a different installation method, with a step-by-step guide available on our YouTube channel.
This backbone mounting system is covered by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.
The warranty does not cover damage resulting from:
- Incorrect installation or modification
- Exceeding the vehicle, roof or accessory manufacturer's applicable load limits
- Overloading or uneven distribution of loads
- Failure to check and maintain mounting hardware and bolt tension
- Continued use where mounting hardware has become loose
- Damage caused by severe impacts, accidents or misuse
- Use in conditions or with loads beyond the product's intended application
- Normal wear and tear, cosmetic damage or corrosion caused by external factors
Important: Roof-mounted systems are subject to vibration and movement, particularly when travelling on corrugated or off-road surfaces. Mounting hardware should be checked regularly and re-tightened as required, especially after initial installation and after travelling on rough roads.
Damage caused by loose mounting hardware or continued operation with loose fasteners is not considered a manufacturing defect.
Every kilogram on your roof matters. That’s why this backbone is made entirely from heavy-duty 4mm aluminium, giving your Pajero a strong mounting foundation for compatible roof platforms and cross bars without adding unnecessary weight up top.
At just 4.1kg, it keeps the system lightweight and low-profile while still using thicker 4mm aluminium construction where many alternatives use 3mm aluminium or heavier steel.
Keeping weight down on the roof means more of your available roof load can go towards the gear you actually want to carry, while the low-profile design also helps minimise added vehicle height and wind noise.
The full aluminium construction provides excellent corrosion resistance, and models fitted with factory roof rails use the existing factory mounting points with no drilling required.
Whether you're setting up for touring, camping or simply need more carrying capacity, this gives you a strong, lightweight foundation without unnecessarily loading up the roof.
4mm aluminium • Only 4.1kg • Low profile • Corrosion resistant • 2-year warranty
Please note: This listing is for the backbone mounting system only. Compatible roof platforms and cross bars are sold separately.
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Love the product shipping was quick to Victoria and they look absolutely awesome thanks BGT4×4
Thanks for your great review Jason, it looks great!
I bought the backbone and platform. It was a little tricky to install but well worth it. It fits the Pajero really well and looks awesome on.
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad the backbone and platform fit well and look great on your Pajero. Enjoy your upgrade!
Great job with the new aluminium backbone system. All parts required are supplied and with the online videos by BGT4X4 and others, fitment is well described 👌
Great to hear thanks Joel enjoy!
I fitted the cane toad backbone with Rola and worked out well. issue is that the backbone is now rusting! I am seeking something that doesn’t corrode and works with a Rola tray?
Hey Mate, our setup is aluminium so rust won't be an issue. We cannot confirm if a Rola is a direct fit but you can always make it work.
Are the middle mounts slotted to fit over the seam of the car?
Hey Matthew, yes they are. Feel free to watch our install video to see what they look like :)
Hey, will these fit all models of Mitsubishi pajero 5 door long wheel base?
I Have a 2012 Mitsubishi pajero 5 door
Thank you
Hey Jasper, yes it does. Models with roof rails will be straight bolt on where no roof rail models will require drilling. See our YT videos for more info
Hi! I came across your website.
We have a pajero 2011 and want to convert it to do a big lap.
We have two questions:
- is it possible to buy the backbone and then install the rhino pioneer flat rack on it without special mounts?
- or is it possible to mount our kings adventure rooftop tent onto the BGT 4x4 roof rack? And the same goes for a 270 awning for example kings or rhino. Do they fit onto your rack without special mounts?
Thanks in regards!
Hey Rutger. Awesome!
Not sure about the rhino platform onto our backbone. I believe special mounts needed but can be wrong. Yes you can mount RTT to our backbone or roof rack. We will release cross bars for RTT soon to have the lowest possible setup. The 270 bolts onto the roof rack without drilling or other mounts required. We have a kings one.
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