Looking for the roof rack of my dreams
01-19-2010, 06:04 PM
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Looking for the roof rack of my dreams
Does anybody make a roof rack that doesn't stand six feet above the roof... and look like it doesn't belong there? Surely someone makes one where the brackets keep it 1/2 to 3/4 inch above the stock rack tracks.
I want a roof rack.....come springtime it'll be more of a need...
But I hate the way the ones I've seen stand up there like the torch on the statue of liberty......any suggestions?
Thanks...Scott
I want a roof rack.....come springtime it'll be more of a need...
But I hate the way the ones I've seen stand up there like the torch on the statue of liberty......any suggestions?
Thanks...Scott
01-19-2010, 06:54 PM
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Does anybody make a roof rack that doesn't stand six feet above the roof... and look like it doesn't belong there? Surely someone makes one where the brackets keep it 1/2 to 3/4 inch above the stock rack tracks.
I want a roof rack.....come springtime it'll be more of a need...
But I hate the way the ones I've seen stand up there like the torch on the statue of liberty......any suggestions?
Thanks...Scott
I want a roof rack.....come springtime it'll be more of a need...
But I hate the way the ones I've seen stand up there like the torch on the statue of liberty......any suggestions?
Thanks...Scott
01-19-2010, 07:36 PM
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Have you guys looked into Surco? They make racks that mount up pretty close to the roof for reasonable prices. Or do you want it even closer than that. I have one on my Cherokee and love it! http://www.surcoinc.com/
01-19-2010, 07:47 PM
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01-19-2010, 09:24 PM
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01-20-2010, 03:23 AM
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01-20-2010, 03:27 AM
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I have a Surco with the gutter mounts, as it is it will clear the factory roof rack bars with room to spare. I plan on taking it apart and trying to get it to sit as close to the roof as possible with out touching.
I may just sell the surco and build some custom deal, I don't know yet.
I may just sell the surco and build some custom deal, I don't know yet.
01-20-2010, 09:56 AM
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SURCO safari bolted straight down with Factory Racks removed..Go with the ones that mount to the gutters, They are much stronger. I had to go back and add supports to mine to prevent roof damage..
