just wondering what everyone's opinion on roof racks was? i have one on my 97 but im not a big fan of it. i never really need to use it. im thinkin of taking it off and putting all 4 lights on the front bumper. anyone have an opinion or maybe interested in a roof rack?

 

What kind of rack is it? Got any pics?

 

I say nix, really hurts the already bad aerodynamics (but mines a dd). If you can keep the spare in the back, what I plan on doing is buying a tire carrier and bolting a truck box to it.

 

i think the bars going across the roof say thule? its the rack in my profile pic. i can get more pice but all i have is a cell phone to take em with.

 

the loadbars look like thule bars but the basket does not.

 

sorry, no name on the basket. has 4 locks on it with keys(if that narrows it down, idk) not real strong, should hold a spare pretty easy tho.

 

You should use that pic as your avatar!

 

i was trying to. i guess ya have to do that separate from your profile pic.

 

I like having a roof rack
but it is a big drag on the freeway

 

i haven't really noticed. i can cruze at 90 pretty easily even with the 4.10 gears. maybe ill take it off and see what kind of a difference it makes on the highway.

 

im not a fan of them because if your going to load things on there it makes it even more top heavy. plus ive taken a fullsize spare off the roof racks and put them back up and its a pain, plus i cant even imagine puting a ice chest up there. i ended up building a rack that goes into the receiver on mine.

 

true, when ya get into the 33-35" tires sizes it would be a pain to get one of thoes up and down from there.

 

I love my Surco. Use it for lots of things,camping,hunting and fishing. Carries my spare most of the time

 

i personally love mine, i use it alot in the winter when i am hauling around my decoys and stuff. its not a highway rig so i dont notice a difference MPG. i also love the looks the roof rack on the XJs. thats just me though

 

I love em. Sent you a PM too.