Roof rack and rag top
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Roof rack and rag top
Looking for a roof rack for my 2-door JK. I'd like one that uses existing bolts so I don't have to drill new holes. Would be great if it could easily open to put the top down too. Saw some online, but most talk about drilling holes in the back bumper and I really don't want to have to do that.
I have the freedom top now but will be looking for a rag top after winter. Any advice on that would be helpful too. I assume I'll need to have the mechanics/frame and everything installed since its a hard top now (not a dual top).
I'm new to the group and to Wranglers. Really glad I found this forum!
Bob
I have the freedom top now but will be looking for a rag top after winter. Any advice on that would be helpful too. I assume I'll need to have the mechanics/frame and everything installed since its a hard top now (not a dual top).
I'm new to the group and to Wranglers. Really glad I found this forum!
Bob
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From: vail, co
I've looked at these as well, and like putting a rack on my tj you will need to drill a hole or two in the back.
Look hard at the soft top you choose, you can get one that does't need a "frame" it straps to the roll cage.
It will be a pain to "prop" up most cages just to put the top down and may require unbolting something.
Have fun looking there are A LOT of options.
Look hard at the soft top you choose, you can get one that does't need a "frame" it straps to the roll cage.
It will be a pain to "prop" up most cages just to put the top down and may require unbolting something.
Have fun looking there are A LOT of options.
JK Newbie
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http://w ww.gobijeep.com/JK.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5At6J...e_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi0ES...e_gdata_player
http://w ww.eadoffroad.com/jeep/jeep-wrangler-jk/jeep-wrangler-jk-roof-racks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCd_g...e_gdata_player
No drills
And there are also other solutions as well without drilling. I do recommend a lower rack as possible to prevent noise on highway.have a look/search here for "roof rack" as well.
Enjoy!
John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5At6J...e_gdata_player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi0ES...e_gdata_player
http://w ww.eadoffroad.com/jeep/jeep-wrangler-jk/jeep-wrangler-jk-roof-racks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCd_g...e_gdata_player
No drills
And there are also other solutions as well without drilling. I do recommend a lower rack as possible to prevent noise on highway.have a look/search here for "roof rack" as well.
Enjoy!
John
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Welcome aboard for the ride, I was wanting/needing one also as i too have dual tops . I needed one for my kayaks so I came up with this that I am fabbing....also uses the existing holes..
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Hey Bob,
I am currently putting a soft top on my hard top JK. I am waiting for some things to come in the mail right now: once they are in I plan and making a very detailed write-ip with many pictures on the conversion. I know finding all the info in one spot on how it's done is diffucilt.
-Chris
I am currently putting a soft top on my hard top JK. I am waiting for some things to come in the mail right now: once they are in I plan and making a very detailed write-ip with many pictures on the conversion. I know finding all the info in one spot on how it's done is diffucilt.
-Chris
