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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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ok so i got some extra money and am looking for a roof rack system! i want a tire carrier and the ability to have 4 lights in front and 2 reverse lights!
-under $400-
so yeah tell me suggestions and please post pics of your rack on your XJ
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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oh and unfortionataly (sp?) i cant build one myself
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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i love talkin racks... oh wait i was thinkin something else

i have a yakima rack. i found it on ebay pretty cheap. it does the job but i wouldnt really recomend it. when i wheel hard the rack likes to move around on the cross bars. im always afraid its gunna come off.



i am gunna be selling it pretty soon i think and looking into something more like this...`
http://www.acmejeepparts.com/product...gsc=ASHOPGBASE

i not sure how sturdy it is so im gunna take that idea and fab something similar. i like the idea of the side protection. had a lot of run ins with trees
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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I would check this one out from warrior products
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12033_835.htm

Looks like it would be pretty stable too because it mounts to the roof gutters
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnyb78
i love talkin racks... oh wait i was thinkin something else a
haha nice
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyJeeper
I would check this one out from warrior products
http://www.quadratec.com/products/12033_835.htm

Looks like it would be pretty stable too because it mounts to the roof gutters
does that come with anything? or just the rack
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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I think it said just the rack unfortunately
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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ouch.... that would be expensive with all the accessories!
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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It does have the pre drilled holes for all the lights you want though just no tire carrier
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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yes but i also might want the Hi-Lift. any others? maybe check ill check CL and eBay
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Check out carparts.com they have alot of stuff to check out
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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This one is by far my favorite. Wanna get it way bad for the wifes heep after I finally get it running correctly!!


http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=RCK

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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Wow that one looks awsome ^
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnXDoe
This one is by far my favorite. Wanna get it way bad for the wifes heep after I finally get it running correctly!!


http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/...egory_Code=RCK

That does look good and i know that jcr makes some high quality stuff but that looks extremly easy for anyone to make
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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i know alot of people like the surco ones that summit racing sells
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