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So I have been doing my extensive research and read almost all of the post that are pertaining to ski racks...However I have a 2010 JK Mountain 2dr with Zone 4", skyjacker front adjustable arms, 35" Goodyear Offroad Race tires...and I frankly love my jeep however the problem is I want to take my skis this winter...I am an avid skier/racer/backcountry bum...and I have many skis and they wont fit inside my jeep without scratching everything...and I don't like the gutter Idea or having to drill into the hardtop...so there has to be other options out there...Oh and Im not putting them on a rear tire carrier because my skis cost too much to get road grime on...and a full blown roof rack is out....So any other options or am I just SOL...and should start screaming FML over and over?
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So I have been doing my extensive research and read almost all of the post that are pertaining to ski racks...However I have a 2010 JK Mountain 2dr with Zone 4", skyjacker front adjustable arms, 35" Goodyear Offroad Race tires...and I frankly love my jeep however the problem is I want to take my skis this winter...I am an avid skier/racer/backcountry bum...and I have many skis and they wont fit inside my jeep without scratching everything...and I don't like the gutter Idea or having to drill into the hardtop...so there has to be other options out there...Oh and Im not putting them on a rear tire carrier because my skis cost too much to get road grime on...and a full blown roof rack is out....So any other options or am I just SOL...and should start screaming FML over and over?![what?](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/aaah-what.gif)
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Spare tire is a 35 with crager soft 8 weighing in at 102 lbs...not about to put more weight on that rear tailgate...need to get a rear tire carrier/bumper
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so your list of criteria is:
not inside - scratches
not on top - you can't mount a rack
not on the rear - you are concerned about road grime and weight
that leaves mounting them up at the grille or strapping them to the undercarriage.....
I carry mine inside the cab, with the ski's in a bag. I don't have any scratches. I've also had them on a hitch mount carrier in the bag and they don't get road grime on them.
not inside - scratches
not on top - you can't mount a rack
not on the rear - you are concerned about road grime and weight
that leaves mounting them up at the grille or strapping them to the undercarriage.....
I carry mine inside the cab, with the ski's in a bag. I don't have any scratches. I've also had them on a hitch mount carrier in the bag and they don't get road grime on them.
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You can mount a rack that bolts into the frame near the rear bumper and the windshield bolts, instead of the roof/hard top. I think GOBI makes it. Theres a few other brands too. Then either mount skis on top or in a cargo box. Would that work?
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Im guessing its going to have to be a homemade ski rack that has some kind o platform between the two front seats and tie downs....I was wondering if there was some kind of window mount ski rack or suction cup dealio....hmmm
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Not bustin your balls too much but scratches are part of owning a Jeep. Just place the expensive skis inside the cab with you and enjoy your hobby. This is why upgrading the interior is a bad idea, its making us adventorous Jeep people into worrying fools.
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LOL I'm a die-hard skier myself... I always laughed at the people on the road with suction cup racks. I'd rather risk the ski's getting dirty on the back/spare tire then having them fall off the side of the car.
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Im kind of a perfectionist...lol...I know thats hard to understand owning a Jeep but little things bother me...when I wheel my jeep recieves royal treatment after...takes me at least 5 hours just to wash the thing
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Originally Posted by jeep4life
Im kind of a perfectionist...lol...I know thats hard to understand owning a Jeep but little things bother me...when I wheel my jeep recieves royal treatment after...takes me at least 5 hours just to wash the thing ![Bleh](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/bleh.gif)
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