Enthusiast I
Jeep jk 2DOOR hardtop roof rack??
- Thread starter Blermo
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Hey Blermo I don't have an answer for you. But I do have the same qustion that you do. I hope someone gives some feedback. And I was real close to drilling in to my top. Lol.
Take care man.
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Take care man.
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Hey, Blermo - Prior to my RR purchase, I did a lot of research and finally settled on a Garvin Expedition rack - http://www.wildernessracks.com/index.php/jk/racks.html - I did not need to drill any holes and it does come off with relative ease. They are VERY sturdy, well made in the USA and Garvin will work with you to get exactly what you need and want. I can't recommend a better company - and their worth looking into.
Advocate III
I have this one and it works reasonably well: https://www.quadratec.com/products/12135_9003_07.htm
I have only had it for a month or two but so far it has done what I needed, including a week in CO on trails while loaded to capacity (150lbs).
I did buy the 'floor kit' from Amazon, and it is pretty much required.. I would rather have had a full length, and in fact, will probably still get one, but at amlost twice the price, this is a temp fix. It sits a little higher than I would like, and is a little higher front vs rear..
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I have only had it for a month or two but so far it has done what I needed, including a week in CO on trails while loaded to capacity (150lbs).
I did buy the 'floor kit' from Amazon, and it is pretty much required.. I would rather have had a full length, and in fact, will probably still get one, but at amlost twice the price, this is a temp fix. It sits a little higher than I would like, and is a little higher front vs rear..
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Enthusiast III
If you are willing to spend the money I would go with a GOBI rack. I was patient and waited until one showed up on craigslist. No drilling and bolts to the frame of your vehicle. I have had three friends walking around on top and we had no issues. Also with the air dam attachment, you can't even hear it on the highway.
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Qustion, how is it bolted to the rear? My bumper is set up to hold water and the fill hole is on the upper left side. In front of the license plate bracket. Do you think it would still work?If you are willing to spend the money I would go with a GOBI rack. I was patient and waited until one showed up on craigslist. No drilling and bolts to the frame of your vehicle. I have had three friends walking around on top and we had no issues. Also with the air dam attachment, you can't even hear it on the highway.
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Enthusiast III
Qustion, how is it bolted to the rear? My bumper is set up to hold water and the fill hole is on the upper left side. In front of the license plate bracket. Do you think it would still work?
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It might cover the hole. The bracket doesn't actually rest on the bumper but slots through that crack between the body and the bumper to get to the frame. But if you do decide to get the Gobi, you can store your water on top of the rack instead of in the bumper.
Thats my shower / dishwashing water in the woods. Lol. Ok. Thats good to know. Thanks!!!!
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Advocate III
I would definitely do the Gobi if possible. Haven't had one but have friends that love them. I would have waited for one myself but needed a more immediate solution for our trip since I wasn't taking the trailer.
Here is a picture of when I was test fitting the supports for my Gobi rack. I cannot find an image which is viewed from above. The vertical pipe in the image is centered on the vertical seam in the body. At this time I only have the front support/light bar section mounted with lights so I am unable to get a picture. I took a measurement of the bracket so that you can figure out the placement on yours.
Enthusiast I
Thanks Jake. Had no idea you had replied to me so long ago. I’ve been following you on YouTube for a long time.
I went with an EAG roof rack. Works well for my minor trips. Nothing like what you do. Keep up the good work.
