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Alpha Expedition: Gobi Roof Rack.

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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FinallyJO
I am very interested in this rack, but also really enjoy my satellite radio. How do you relocate the antenna and where do you relocate it to? Also, though it is hard to tell from the excellent pictures in that album, I presume that the back window can open up fully with the ladder in place?
You can add a external XM/Sirius antenna purchase from Best Buy and etc. and disconnect the OEM cable. Re connect with the new behind your stereo in the center dash. You can relocate it to anywhere you like.

And yes the hard top rear window can still be fully open with the ladder in place.
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MBATF
You can add a external XM/Sirius antenna purchase from Best Buy and etc. and disconnect the OEM cable. Re connect with the new behind your stereo in the center dash. You can relocate it to anywhere you like.

And yes the hard top rear window can still be fully open with the ladder in place.
I just installed my Gobi yesterday, and drove around a little. I have a 2010 and the radio never went out or seemed to skip a beat. Not sure if the 2010's have the sat moved ?
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by grant6923
I just installed my Gobi yesterday, and drove around a little. I have a 2010 and the radio never went out or seemed to skip a beat. Not sure if the 2010's have the sat moved ?
Mine should be here sometime over the next few days. How did your install go?
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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I'm planning on getting myself one before spring gets here!
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by db1
Mine should be here sometime over the next few days. How did your install go?
Super quick! I couldn't believe how nice everything went together. I would recommend a friend to help lift it when you install the rack to the jeep.

Now just need to order the lights and i'll be all set!
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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I was able to install my Stealth rack back in July, the install was pretty straight forward. Has anybody had any issues with the welded in nut's above the pillar's breaking loose? I was told that I might have gotten one with crappy welds and they are working on getting me a replacement. I am stationed in Italy and I have had guys make u-turns on the road just to ask about the rack, most people out here haven't seen a Jeep roof rack with such clean lines. I have definitely been using the rack alot, mainly on Ikea trips, but it has been one of our better purchases. I would have liked a couple of light attachment tabs welded on the sides but it's not that big of a deal.
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ToySldr
I was able to install my Stealth rack back in July, the install was pretty straight forward. Has anybody had any issues with the welded in nut's above the pillar's breaking loose? I was told that I might have gotten one with crappy welds and they are working on getting me a replacement. I am stationed in Italy and I have had guys make u-turns on the road just to ask about the rack, most people out here haven't seen a Jeep roof rack with such clean lines. I have definitely been using the rack alot, mainly on Ikea trips, but it has been one of our better purchases. I would have liked a couple of light attachment tabs welded on the sides but it's not that big of a deal.
Mine has side tabs (& two rear tabs). No issues with welds thus far and I've had some pretty heacy loads up there on the highway.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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Did you request the side tabe? I can't afford lights yet, but I would have definitely wanted some side lights.... I guess I can find somebody to weld some on for me.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ToySldr
Did you request the side tabe? I can't afford lights yet, but I would have definitely wanted some side lights.... I guess I can find somebody to weld some on for me.
I think he is referred to the side tabs on the side of the roof rack.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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I got to be a smart ass, aren't side tabs suppose to be on the side? What part are you referring to?

The part that the weld is breaking on mine is where the screw handles are.
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