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Old 01-19-2009, 12:28 AM
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does anyone know a good rack company who makes a decently priced roof rack? or is it easier to make my own for a 93 jeep grand cherokee
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what type of money are you planning on spending?
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http://www.prolineracks.com/cartop-s...ket-racks.html
no experience with this one but iv seen it around and its not that bad
the pro line one is what i was referring to
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nothing beats home brew though
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Surco makes a great rack and if you shop around, you can get a good price on one.
http://www.everythingsuv.com/surco_s...racks-esuv.asp
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Ive got a Wj Grand cherokee and have been looking for the same thing Tis by far the best looking rack for the cheapest price! I even like it more than most of the expensive ones
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...31585&viewitem=

When I get mine I will post a pic
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Originally Posted by hike4it
Ive got a Wj Grand cherokee and have been looking for the same thing Tis by far the best looking rack for the cheapest price! I even like it more than most of the expensive ones
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...31585&viewitem=

When I get mine I will post a pic
thats an interesting looking roof rack. i kind of like it. post pics once you get one.
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interesting rack, but alot of wasted space.

square things won't fit in round corners very well. ends up being real frustrating.

if you're crafty and good with a welder. design one that will suite your needs. you can copy the mounting points from a pro built rack.
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What size surco rack is good for a cherokee because I am also looking at one
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What size surco rack is good for a cherokee because I am also looking at one
The application chart recommends a 45x60 or a 45x50. Personally I would go for a 45x60 for the extra room.
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Got mine on order it should be here in a couple days I will drop a pic when its installed
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Default Look at those racks

Roof racks are great. I like the one from Kevins offroad. All the features with out having to buy the additonal parts (Like shovel mount, light tabs or mounts, hilift jack mount, tire mount, oh and most important the roof mount kit). Also it is designed for the cherokee and Grand Cherokees.

Two things though if daily driver and what ever roof rack you use. look at slight fuel change in the negative, wind noise depending on how close to the windshield the rack sits.

Cheapest roof rack though is to build one your self if you have the equipment or access to the equipment and the skill set to build.
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