Originally Posted by rturner9887

Do you have to have a full size rear bumper to support this system? It looks like the rear support bars of the rack are resting on the rear bumpers... sorry, stupid question.

Originally Posted by ashdon3kids

I hope this is what you had in mind. I have the 3.8L but maybe it will help. The GOBI rack slightly contacts the snorkel but doesn't affect anything. I installed the rack somewhat loose and tightened everything down once I liked how it fit. I tweaked it before finally wrenching down on the bolts. I had to modify the passenger mirror relocation bracket from Rugged Ridge to fit around the snorkel. I had to extend the passenger side to clear it. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=611596"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=611597"/>

Originally Posted by JJohnson1892

I know a question on tops has been answered already, but how many of you find yourselves not putting the top down because of the added steps? I’m worried that, if I go with a Gobi, I’ll find myself too lazy to do the added steps in order to go topless (running a Trektop NX now but wanting to trade to a traditional top). Also, any issues removing/installing the hard top with the rack? Looks like you can’t do a traditional hoist setup..

Originally Posted by tsamptrail

I felt the same way after the first time of lowing my top. I now just add an additional 5-10 minutes to the process. I now only lower when I know it's not going to rain for a few days. It's worth the extra time.