Smittybilt Defender Roof Rack Installation
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I'm still very happy with the rack. Perfect for my needs. My only complaints, and it is very minor, is a bit of wind noise when I am on the freeway... but when I am doing the speed limit, it's pretty quiet!!
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No theft protection, I guess a motivated thief could remove the rack and front mounting brackets, but the rear bolts can only be accessed by opening the back window.
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have you noticed a significant drop in mpg's? If your hearing wind noise surely there is drag being created just wondering if it's significant. This is the only rack i would consider. I'm not a huge fan of the "cage" style but would buy if the defender didn't work out. Also contemplated a Yakima but with the bars then add the basket were talking 10" or so it seems like by pictures I've seen. I need to fit my jeep in the garage.
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have you noticed a significant drop in mpg's? If your hearing wind noise surely there is drag being created just wondering if it's significant. This is the only rack i would consider. I'm not a huge fan of the "cage" style but would buy if the defender didn't work out. Also contemplated a Yakima but with the bars then add the basket were talking 10" or so it seems like by pictures I've seen. I need to fit my jeep in the garage.
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Installed a Smittybilt Defender roof rack yesterday and could't be happier.
Here is an install video we created. https://youtu.be/KCaQ5Ro3AA0
Here is an install video we created. https://youtu.be/KCaQ5Ro3AA0
Question: How are you going to install lights on this? Where will you run the wires? This issue has been a big one for me as its limited me so far to systems that utilize the A Pillar mount. Secondly, do Kayak mounts work with this cage?
Last edited by powrsurg; 01-21-2019 at 08:48 AM.