Roof Racks???

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May 26, 2009 | 11:09 AM

#16

93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...

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Originally Posted by 4xPhil

I like the looks of the Surco Racks but I did not see where they offered a tire mount. Also its the only aluminum one I've seen.

they have one. autoanything.com has all the surco stuff, thats where i got mine back in the day.

May 28, 2009 | 05:38 PM

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Aweber5

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From: Northwood, Ohio

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Roof Rack related question...

How much does a roof rack lower fuel economy? I'm currently 18-19mpg and wonder how much it may drop by putting a roof rack with a spare tire on top of the Jeep.

May 28, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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93XJLI

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From: LI, NY

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0, bolt ons for days...

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Originally Posted by Aweber5

How much does a roof rack lower fuel economy? I'm currently 18-19mpg and wonder how much it may drop by putting a roof rack with a spare tire on top of the Jeep.

I lost 3 mpg highway with a 31x10.5 on the roof