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Garvin Expedition Rack

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Default Garvin Expedition Rack

Anyone know if this requires drilling into the sheet metal to mount?

http://www.central4wd.com/inventoryd...age=id%7C45843
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Yup, multiple holes in the rear... maybe 4-5 on each side and maybe a bit much for my taste...



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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Is there any way for that rack to tilt with the license plate in the way?
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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I would say that it will move enough to allow the soft top to be folded. I hope there is a stop though otherwise it seems that it would tear off the license plate. Are those foot holds?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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Yes I think those are to assist in loading and unloading. I'd be interested to see if anyone has one and what they think of it first off before I'd get one.

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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 04:41 AM
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do any other companys make roof rack setups yet?? I dont like how the support goes allthe way to the bottom of the tub on that one.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasTj
do any other companys make roof rack setups yet?? I dont like how the support goes allthe way to the bottom of the tub on that one.
Here's my Thule Basket with the (18" Extention)....4 knob's & it's off.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by nam6869usmc
Here's my Thule Basket with the (18" Extention)....4 knob's & it's off.
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That looks great! I need the same set up but have had no luck finding the parts. Does Thule sell everything you needed for this?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubidon
That looks great! I need the same set up but have had no luck finding the parts. Does Thule sell everything you needed for this?
I bought everything from here>
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-...o-baskets.html
Also they should have everything >>
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pa...oab-basket.asp

You'll need these below to have it look like mine...
Thule Basket #690
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Thule Basket Extention #691
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Thule Complete Rain Gutter Feet/Rack #300

Thule Artificial Rain Gutter #542
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Ahhhhhhh! Thank you for confirming what I thought could be done. Simple Thule rack setup - that's all I will need for the old windsurfers and sailing gear!!!
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