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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Im looking into roof racks. I want a rack that stays on the hardtop so that when I take the hardtop off the rack stays with the top. I have a 13 jku and I like the racks that only cover the rear of the hardtop. Any advise? Thanks

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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Yakima or thule will do that
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks any other brands?
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:00 AM
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I will be installing a Garvin track rack after christmas. installs straight onto the roof without the full bars going around the jeep. thats if you are wanting a basket tho and not just roof rack rails
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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I have the Off Road Unlimited Defender roof rack and love it. Connects via rain gutters and back window hinges. This thing is strong and supported the weight of my 160 pound buddy.

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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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aev has one also
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mrlobaloba
I have the Off Road Unlimited Defender roof rack and love it. Connects via rain gutters and back window hinges. This thing is strong and supported the weight of my 160 pound buddy.

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That's what I'm looking for awesome how much that go for?
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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I bought it through 4 wheel parts. I want to say it was around $700

These are a couple others I considered

Off Camber Fabrications 130717 - Off Camber Fabrications JK Roof Rack System for 07-10 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimied JK 4 Door with 3 Piece Freedom Top™ - Quadratec

Garvin Industries 44014 - Garvin Industries Sport Series Track Rack for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door with Hard Top - Quadratec

Surco Safari Hardtop Rack for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 02goldie
I will be installing a Garvin track rack after christmas. installs straight onto the roof without the full bars going around the jeep. thats if you are wanting a basket tho and not just roof rack rails
Yes I should've been clear I'm looking for a basket
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mrlobaloba
I have the Off Road Unlimited Defender roof rack and love it. Connects via rain gutters and back window hinges. This thing is strong and supported the weight of my 160 pound buddy.

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Can u throw in a link? I can't find the mounts. Only the rain gutter mounts not the ones for the rear window hinge
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