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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:25 AM
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Cool Noob Needs Roof Rack Advice

Bought an aftermarket two piece hardtop from Four Wheel Parts for my JK Unlimited. A steal at $1200 in the box because a guy didn't like the gaskets on the rear windows. Just trying to get started
with basic rails for kayaks / a basket for gas cans, etc. Ridge runner not rock crawler. Need advice for best system, re: drill into top vs. external rail mounted to JEEP. Thanks!
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:34 AM
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If you want the best system, I'd look at Gobi
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TreyJK
If you want the best system, I'd look at Gobi
Thanks, TreyJK, On it!
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 05:37 AM
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You can also look at Garvin. I am very happy with mine and it's less than the Gobi

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Here is a link to a video review of the rack and how it works that I put out on YouTube.

http://youtu.be/X6p3Uu4T_vY Good luck. Lots of choices.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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Thanks Machoo. Amen to many choices!
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 06:41 PM
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Gobi has a sale going on through the 12th of October. Buy a rack get the standard ladder and wind deflector free, but then also pick another accessory free too. Plus free shipping. I ordered mine Saturday!
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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Where do you see that deal?!? I didn't see it on their Facebook page or website.


Originally Posted by mrEman81
Gobi has a sale going on through the 12th of October. Buy a rack get the standard ladder and wind deflector free, but then also pick another accessory free too. Plus free shipping. I ordered mine Saturday!
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JeeprCreepr13
Where do you see that deal?!? I didn't see it on their Facebook page or website.
Check out EADoffroad. They should give you that deal. You can also try to email them and see if there are running any specials.

I got 5% off plus a ladder when I bought it in 2011.

Northridge4x4 is also a good place to check.
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mrEman81
Gobi has a sale going on through the 12th of October. Buy a rack get the standard ladder and wind deflector free, but then also pick another accessory free too. Plus free shipping. I ordered mine Saturday!
We've got this deal going as well - ANDDDD we off the only JK bolt on limb risers for the GOBI rack- 30% off with the purchase of a GOBI with us. Feel free to contact us any time for forum member pricing on either setup
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 08:07 PM
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I have a Kargo Master Congo Cage and bought it from Quadratec. It was cheap and easy to install. I added 3 Thule Cross Bars for my roof rack and kayaks. Works great and didn't break the bank.

Kargo Master 5035-1 - Kargo Master Congo Cage for 07-16 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec

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