Roof racks
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: San Marcos, CA
Yeah, the only thing that could mess things up is if your bumper hugs really close on the sides between the corner and the rear end of the fender. Let me know if you want some pictures of mine to check the clearances.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Elizabeth, PA
Another vote for the Gobi. It is easy to install, maybe 2 hours tops. I went with the Stealth plus dual ladders. In winter I have Yaima fat cat ski racks on it and it fits fine in my garage with 35's and 3.5" lift. In summer, I mount up my RTT and awning for camping trips and have no issues with weight.
JK Freak
Joined: May 2011
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From: Houma, La
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
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From: Colorado
Mine is an 8' door. I don't think you'd make it on a 7'er with the spacers. I measured the highest point of my rack and it is 83" off the ground....just 1" under 7'.
Last edited by ShakyJake; Nov 29, 2013 at 05:36 AM.
Former Vendor
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Malvern, PA
The Garvin Roof Racks have some good reviews as well. They make a really solid product and support them with a few different add on parts and mounts. Their racks also tilt back so you can drop your soft top, or if you have a hard top, the front sections can be removed without tilting the rack.
Just another option for you. Let me know if you have any questions at all!
-Ryan
Just another option for you. Let me know if you have any questions at all!
-Ryan
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: saskatchewan
I went MBRP. Found it used for an amazing deal. Initially the thought of drilling through my hard top gave me anxiety but now that its done I would choose the same rack again. Inside you get multiple new mounting holes from the interior braces for gear or a compressor.
Outside has great mounting tab position for rear and side lighting also. As said above the weight capacity is almost hard to believe. Just finished 1000km round trip with spare tire and jerry can on top. Barely noticed it at 120km+ speeds. Good luck with your choice.
Remvoing the hard and installing is also very easy now. I suggest going ahead and painting your hard top interior black.
Outside has great mounting tab position for rear and side lighting also. As said above the weight capacity is almost hard to believe. Just finished 1000km round trip with spare tire and jerry can on top. Barely noticed it at 120km+ speeds. Good luck with your choice.
Remvoing the hard and installing is also very easy now. I suggest going ahead and painting your hard top interior black.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Seattle, WA
I'm using a Kargo Master on my JKU.
It's very versatile, since it can be used without a basket to make easier to carry my 2-seats kayak everywhere. Also can use with hard or soft top.
Very easy install and no drilling required.
It's very versatile, since it can be used without a basket to make easier to carry my 2-seats kayak everywhere. Also can use with hard or soft top.
Very easy install and no drilling required.
Last edited by Sahara_Maverick; Nov 29, 2013 at 08:11 AM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Elizabeth, PA
Thanks. Maybe I could let the air out of the tires when I pull it in. haha. Or build a detached garage with an 10' door and 15' ceiling. Better start playing the lottery.