Safari rack
06-18-2008, 11:06 PM
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Safari rack
Anyone know anything about these Surco safari basket racks. I want a safari rack but can't afford a $300 rack. Any suggestions.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
06-18-2008, 11:53 PM
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Year: 1990 2dr base
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http://www.prolineracks.com/car-rack-special.html
I have had these on my last two XJ's. About $200 for rack and rails. I have found it to be very sturdy.
I have had these on my last two XJ's. About $200 for rack and rails. I have found it to be very sturdy.
06-19-2008, 01:38 AM
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Year: 1990XJ/1989MJ
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I have this one bought through another forums for sale section. Had to convince the PO to disassemble it and ship it. He originally wanted local pickup only. It looks a little different than in these old pics, but essentially the same. Sides are plated now and one side has a HiLift mount while the other has a shovel mount.
06-19-2008, 11:47 AM
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Yep good racks. Had one for about 4 months. I am selling it though..I haven't really used it so mid as well put the money towards something more functional for me. Def. get the gutter mounts though.
06-19-2008, 01:27 PM
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Do you hear banjos?
This is a Top Hat roof rack. They are reasonably priced and so far seems to be a good one. I have had a Con Fer in the past and I like this one better because it is bigger. Hope this helps make your choice, later!!
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06-19-2008, 08:50 PM
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im looking at the surco on summit racing....but the adapters to connect the rack to the stock roof rack are almost as expensive as the rack itsself...and im not sure which ones i need
06-19-2008, 09:10 PM
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These are sweet...but more money then you want to spend...
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/roof_rack_comparo.html
Later.
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/roof_rack_comparo.html
Later.
06-20-2008, 06:10 PM
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Do you hear banjos?
These are sweet...but more money then you want to spend...
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/roof_rack_comparo.html
Later.
http://www.kevinsoffroad.com/roof_rack_comparo.html
Later.
JK, that is a real quality piece there!! Do they make them for XJs?? Thanks!
06-21-2008, 04:12 AM
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YUP!!
I was gonna have a local fab shop build one with a similar design...but I kept getting the run-around as far as pricing and a timeline were concerned, and I ended up buying a KargoMaster rack. (I didn't have a shipping address in the US and Duties/taxes made it waaaay too much for me) I kind of wish I would have ordered one of Kevin's instead though. Mine does the trick for what I need, but for a few more bucks, These are much nicer racks!
Later.