Alpha Expedition: Gobi Roof Rack.
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 78
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From: Portland, OR
I have a 2011, and would buy a Gobi Stealth in a heartbeat if they made something that didn't make me lose the sunrider feature. Why couldn't they make the floor fold back so we can use our sunrider. Living in Seattle I can't count on uninterrupted sunny days, so I can't lose my sunrider flip back. Or make the floor everywhere but where the folded top lays.
I'm not interested in the Recon, I want the Stealth. I would prefer they built it, the design is so nice. But unless I hear some news they are addressing this issue, I'll just clone their design with my changes.
I'd be happy to share my design changes with them.
I'm not interested in the Recon, I want the Stealth. I would prefer they built it, the design is so nice. But unless I hear some news they are addressing this issue, I'll just clone their design with my changes.
I'd be happy to share my design changes with them.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 266
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From: Seattle
I would also like the sunrider option but by the time I tip the rack it is just as easy to put the whole top down. If you need the rack its either all topless or nothing at all. My weather (Portland) is not much better that yours but I am willing to take the whole top down whenever I get the chance. I use the hardtop in the winter and remove the inserts without tilting the rack if I get a day off from the rain. I had the stealth first but with the 2010 I needed to go the the recon. It's worked out fine for me.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,102
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From: Beachside, FL
Both the Stealth and Ranger will work with all years. For the 2010+ you'll want the Stealth Recon or Ranger Recon. The Recon versions of the lightbars are angled at the top to allow the cable softtop to clear when opening.
Highly recommend the Recon version, even when I had it on my 08, made opening/closing the soft top much easier than the traditional lightbar.
Highly recommend the Recon version, even when I had it on my 08, made opening/closing the soft top much easier than the traditional lightbar.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 266
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From: Seattle
Both the Stealth and Ranger will work with all years. For the 2010+ you'll want the Stealth Recon or Ranger Recon. The Recon versions of the lightbars are angled at the top to allow the cable softtop to clear when opening.
Highly recommend the Recon version, even when I had it on my 08, made opening/closing the soft top much easier than the traditional lightbar.
Highly recommend the Recon version, even when I had it on my 08, made opening/closing the soft top much easier than the traditional lightbar.
I really like the look of the Stealth, and the lower profile allows me to throw my canoe on the top, as well as probably less wind resistance and as a result less noise.
I'd go with the Wild Boar, but it requires drilling. Manufacturers out there might take heed. There's a void to be filled.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 47
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From: Reno, Nevada
Holding up to the weather
How are the Gobi racks holding up to the weather. Any rusting or pitting?
I live in the SF Bay area and had a quality powder coated rack on my truck. Within a year it was a rust bucket. I spent hours in preventative maintenance on that thing before I finally dumped it.
I am interested in the Gobi Stealth Rack. But for the price, I don't want something I'll be scrapping and painting for eternity.
I live in the SF Bay area and had a quality powder coated rack on my truck. Within a year it was a rust bucket. I spent hours in preventative maintenance on that thing before I finally dumped it.
I am interested in the Gobi Stealth Rack. But for the price, I don't want something I'll be scrapping and painting for eternity.
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2
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From: Merrick, NY
I am getting so confused. I have a 2010 four door. Is there a Gobi Rack that will accommodate the sun rider option? I am hearing many different things. Does anyone have one on a 2010 and if so can you just open the front of the top? Thanks.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,102
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From: Beachside, FL
Originally Posted by Jeffc418
I am getting so confused. I have a 2010 four door. Is there a Gobi Rack that will accommodate the sun rider option? I am hearing many different things. Does anyone have one on a 2010 and if so can you just open the front of the top? Thanks.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 159
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From: Australia
Hi,
Your Inbox is full so here is my question.
Im after a Gobi stealth rack and would like a price on one sent to me in Australia. My address is 127 Ferry Road Southport, Queensland 4215.
How much extra height does this rack add to the Jeep?
Your Inbox is full so here is my question.
Im after a Gobi stealth rack and would like a price on one sent to me in Australia. My address is 127 Ferry Road Southport, Queensland 4215.
How much extra height does this rack add to the Jeep?
