That right, mounts on a bracket on windshield and on a bracket coming off the frame in the rear. i mounted mine staight to my steel bumper.

 

I just about have mine installed.

I have found three problems with my rack so far.

1. The silicon was dried out and useless.
2. Where is says to use bolt D in the first section of the instruction should have been bolt S. I think I destroyed the nuts inside of the windshield.
3. The spacers (part M) for the rear bumper were not made correctly and as a result the I couldn't put them in place correctly.

I just have to get the rack set in place on the brackets and then bolt everything in place.

 

what all is needed to mount the yakima loadwarriors onto these racks,,, does anyone know how to mount a surco rack, I am debating which basket to get while my cage is on the way. THanks

 

meach4x4,

Have you had a chance to talk to your sheet metal guy?

 

That is the best write-up I have read so far. You made me cry!

AZEnder

 

x2, or more, on the instructions. Somewhat vague, and, in places, flat-out incorrect and misleading.. It definitely takes a personal interpretation and a bit of thought, but it will go together with a little work.

I definitely didn't follow the instruction steps, but put the supports on the Jeep, then attached the U-bend bars in the front and back, then added the longitudinal bars that cover the roof last of all.
I did 99% by myself, and had my wife (in a skirt and heels, no less....ya, I was making us late in leaving) assist with the last step of connecting the front supports to the back supports with the long roof-tubes.

I'm attaching my Yakima bars shortly, and will be loading up a few canoes for a 4th of July float trip, so I'll report when I get back. The Yakima bars are because I usually carry bikes in the summer and skis in the winter, and I hope to supplement with a locking roof-box of some sort since I like traveling with my dog, but he takes up entirely too much luggage space at 190lbs.

So far, it seems amazingly stable, and didn't move much at all even when I was flat out jumping on top of it (I'm 175lbs). I anticipate that the Yakima bars will add further stability as they will prevent further movement. Finally, while it does make the Jeep a little louder, it seems loudest around 40-50mph. Below 40, it doesn't make much noise, and above 50 the Jeep's flying-box aerodynamics take over to ensure that ultimate gas mileage and that quiet for which we all purchased our lovely 'little' toys. Hey, at least I can park on top of other people's cars.

Overall, I guess I should be grateful that my silicone didn't explode, huh?

 

I still have a congo cage for the 4-door for sale. PM me with an offer.

 

what a total pita!

I just finished installing the congo cage. I'll prolly assemble the basket tomorrow and toss it up there too.

Definitely read all the instructions and understand them prior to attempting this.

btw, my silicone was intact and wet, but using it really gums up the install.

pics will arrive soon.

 

This thing does make some spooky noises at commuting speeds.
If I didn't know better, I'd be worried I was loosing a wheel or grinding off something underneath with the slight vibrations too.

 

Looks great!