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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MBATF
Sorry. I am still adding more product options for the Gobi rack under my site.

The ladder right now is FREE with purchase of the rack.

The JK rack fairing is still under development won't be available til fall.

If you have any questions regarding the type of light you may be interested. please feel free to contact me at dtung@alphaexpedition.com . Generally you can reach me 7 days a week 10am-11pm pst unless I am out wheelin. or decide to take a quick nap

Looking forward to answer any other questions or concerns you may have.
Thanks for getting back so fast. Great news that the ladder is free. What about lights? What size is recommended for the Ranger? 4s? 6s? I would love to just get them from you but my wife is already not a fan of extra lights so they kind of have to be slipped in as part of the rack. I'm selling it that they reduce wind noise (as many have indicated). The $180 a piece might not go so well with her after 1600 for a rack (getting the quick disconnects too).
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by banessi
Thanks for getting back so fast. Great news that the ladder is free. What about lights? What size is recommended for the Ranger? 4s? 6s? I would love to just get them from you but my wife is already not a fan of extra lights so they kind of have to be slipped in as part of the rack. I'm selling it that they reduce wind noise (as many have indicated). The $180 a piece might not go so well with her after 1600 for a rack (getting the quick disconnects too).
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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I know this is probably a stupid question (which is why I'm asking), but the quick disconnects are for the front lightbar and the overhead rack so you just have to pull the pin as opposed to loosening the 4 bolts to tilt the rack back and drop the JK top...am I tracking on that correctly? I can't think of anything else a Q/D would be for on this system.

I love this rack. Hopefully once the finances settle down with this move I will be able to pull the trigger on one with some Q/D's and the fairing by then.
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Cedo Nulli
I know this is probably a stupid question (which is why I'm asking), but the quick disconnects are for the front lightbar and the overhead rack so you just have to pull the pin as opposed to loosening the 4 bolts to tilt the rack back and drop the JK top...am I tracking on that correctly? I can't think of anything else a Q/D would be for on this system.

I love this rack. Hopefully once the finances settle down with this move I will be able to pull the trigger on one with some Q/D's and the fairing by then.
I believe so. However my QD is just on its way to me so raykru would be the one who can answer that question.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MBATF
I believe so. However my QD is just on its way to me so raykru would be the one who can answer that question.
Got mine in the mail over the weekend and haven't installed it but that seems to be the general idea. There's a pin with a wire bail and also a bolt with an easy to turn knob.

I'm hoping to install it on Friday - getting tired of pulling out the 9/16" socket wrench...
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Just wanted to throw in a few pic of what the rack looks like with a roof top tent.




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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by eisenjj
Looks awesome!

What kind of rock rails are those? They sort of look like the Mopar Enhanced rails, but they look a little different. I like them...very interested in knowing for sure who's they are.
Thx.

Those are my home brewed Sliders add on to Stock Rubi rails. ( got bored one day)

Woods have the similar add on kit.

which available here.
http://alphaexpedition.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=54
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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SPECIAL!!! Alpha Expedition have finally worked out a deal. With purchase your Rack today with FREE Ladder!!!(retail $279) & FREE quick Disconnects(retail $149)
Offer Ends Nov.25.2009

Alpha Expedition will honor this special to some of you who have previously purchased the Gobi JK Roof Rack from Alpha Expedition. Please E-mail dtung@alphaExpedition.com

with:

Type of the rack
Name
Address
Phone #

Please understand. Some of the Quick Disconnects are currently in stock but on high demand first come first serve bases. They will be ship out as soon as they are back in stock.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Excellent ! I emailed my info again and I installed my hard top back on and a super chips programmer. Now I cant een tell the rack is there, its so much quieter and the programmer got my power loss back. So far so good !!
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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I just have a few questions about the rack...

Is the only difference between the ranger and the stealth rack systems the light bar (overall height)?

Is it safe for me to assume that the ranger system can use either light style (round or rectangular)? And the stealth will only accomdate the rectangular?

Is there any difference in the max load capacity of the rack between the stealth and the ranger system?

Front floor panel insert purchase separately.
With Rack Purchase: $190
Insert only Purchase: $230

Is the front floor panel the same thing as the sunroof insert (extension for putting more stuff on the roof)? If not, what is the front floor panel and what is it used for? And how much does the sunroof insert #GJJKSRI cost with and without the rack?

Are all the parts currently available in Gobi's stock or are there some back orders on certain parts?

-Stealth Rack System
-Quick Disconnects
-Ladder
-Sunroof Insert

Do you offer any light packages? $$$? I'm particularly interested in pricing for the rectangular (driving not fog) lights.
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