TurkeyFreer

Awesome. Thanks for the info and pictures. I already have the lights mounted, so if I go with this rack they look like they will work. The lights don't come all the way out to the antenna.

Phantasm

Nothing new on the rack really, running 3 crossbars for the winter with the hard top... But Baby got new Shoes this weekend and wanted to show them off

pickjones

Can someone get me a measurement please? I'd like to know how much space there is between the top of the hard top and the bottom of the rack. Anyone help me out? Thanks!

Phantasm

Be happy to help, need more info. Are you talking between the bottom of the cross bars and the hard top? Or the main rack which isn't actually directly above the hard top, it forms a Halo so to speak.

pickjones

Both, I suppose. What id like to do is modify the rack to hold the freedom panels between the hard top and the bottom of the cross members. Trying to determine if there's enough space. It appears so, but pics can be deceiving. Thanks

traveler57

Sounds like a great idea to use the rack for the panels.

Right now, I tend to just leave the panels in the garage (or at the campsite) and hope for no rain.

and putting them under the cross bars keeps them out of the way of my canoe/kayaks.

still around 55 degrees here this week, so I will have to try this. I really hate ever using bunge cords, so I will have to see what will work out best for the mounting.

Dan

Phantasm

It fits fine. Inch and a half of clearance to the bottom of the crossmembers. Probably better to store upside down and with some padding to reduce scratches.

pickjones

Outstanding! Thanks for the effort. I'll be sure to keep this thread updated with my progress.

BCMuldoon

I noticed that to install the rear brackets you had to go without the factory bracket that attaches from the frame to the bumper. This just leaves the two rear attachment points, correct? Have you run into any issue with those adequately supporting the bumper? Would you still feel comfortable standing on the bumper? Thanks!

Phantasm

It does weaken the side edges of the bumper. With the pole stuck through the bumper its hard to stand on the bumper anyway. I tend to stand on the tire instead now. I can spider man my way from driver to passenger since I have the rack to hold on to above. Its secure at the corner of the bumper still to step on.