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Roof Rack
I was going to make a rack in my welding class but that fell through. Now I am looking for cheap racks for my XJ. Any ideas, websites, brands etc...
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If you are looking to put anything in the rack and wheel, surco racks are alumium...and bend real easy with the weight of a tire or a cooler full of beer. I had a surco for about six years, when i sold it, the thing was almost falling apart. I would look for something that is welded construction or build your own.
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The Surco I have is as solid as the day I got it 4 or more years ago. It has a spare up there and seems to still be strong. No bent parts that I can see.
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somebody gave me this link when i had this same ? i haven't bought one yet so i dont know the quality off it.
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orus...idCategory=170
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orus...idCategory=170
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x2 on surco, i got a used one with hella lights on the front and another cheapo set on the back for $300 shipped including all the mounting from a fellow cherokeeforum member, and threw a spare up there, and its been up there since i owned it only a couple months but has no bending that i can see.
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www.Jcroffroad.com makes a good roof rack that comes with spot for spare tire, 6 light tabs 4 in front 2in rear, and comes with spot for hi lift jack, also all hardward. i think i paid 300 for mine
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Along the same lines...
I am looking for a roof rack as well. I have a 94 sport and was looking at a Garvin Wilderness series. They can mount directly on the factory rails.
I was thinking this would be a benefit over drilling holes or clamping to the rain gutters.
Is there a benefit either way? Does anyone know of any problems mounting a rack on the factory rail system? The only problem I have is the $500 price tag.
Any opinions, recommendations, or cautions of using the factory rails?
I am looking for a roof rack as well. I have a 94 sport and was looking at a Garvin Wilderness series. They can mount directly on the factory rails.
I was thinking this would be a benefit over drilling holes or clamping to the rain gutters.
Is there a benefit either way? Does anyone know of any problems mounting a rack on the factory rail system? The only problem I have is the $500 price tag.
Any opinions, recommendations, or cautions of using the factory rails?
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My Surco has been on for 3 years with no issues. I did plate the sides with aluminum diamond plate. I have my spare,Hilift,shovel and some lights on mine. Works great.
I use it to haul my tree stands to and from the woods.
I use it to haul my tree stands to and from the woods.
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I made my own... from a bed frame, some square tubing and scrap pieces of machine guards.
But I took it off.... That tire is HEAVY when you are trying to lift it up there. Or even worse when its full of mud and water....
But I took it off.... That tire is HEAVY when you are trying to lift it up there. Or even worse when its full of mud and water....
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