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Teraflex, vs Yakima roof rack for 4 door question

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Old 02-23-2017, 04:46 AM
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Default Teraflex, vs Yakima roof rack for 4 door question

I have a 4 door, with hardtop. I have looked at the ads for both Yakima, and Teraflex. Neither list the weight capability. There is over $170 difference in price, if you include 2 crossbars on the Teraflex, which come with the Yakima.

I see the Teraflex has something that rests on the roll bars, to help hold the load. Does that increase the weight capability significantly?
Couldn't I add something to the Yakima to accomplish the same thing?
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Per the TF website...200lbs while driving, 850lbs static.

https://teraflex.com/shop_items/5632...a25c5bb190f3c1

I guess if you have good fab skills you could make brackets that tie into the roll bar. Is that worth $170 difference though? I've had the Nebo for 8 months and the rack is stout! It ties in perfectly to the roll bars and only 4 extra bolts to remove the top.


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Originally Posted by afpilot82
Per the TF website...200lbs while driving, 850lbs static.

https://teraflex.com/shop_items/5632...a25c5bb190f3c1

I guess if you have good fab skills you could make brackets that tie into the roll bar. Is that worth $170 difference though? I've had the Nebo for 8 months and the rack is stout! It ties in perfectly to the roll bars and only 4 extra bolts to remove the top.
I do have pretty good fab skills, but you are right about the time vs. cost.



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