Roof rack
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From: Frankfort IL
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Carr brand makes a light bar that bolts on and you can mount whatever lights you to want to it.For 649 bucks you can get a rear bumper with a tire carrier http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/XJ/XJAC.html
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have Nates4x4.com rack 48" x 72". remove center section for 48" x 48".
Steel 7/8" tube. 65 pounds. Gutter mount. $300 delivered, bare steel.
I use it for all kinds of stuff, camp shower (PVC pipe), mud ramps, hi lift base, fishing poles, surfboards, canopy poles, hi-lift bar.
Made a crude wind-fairing for it. Definitely helps with wind noise, I often have a headwind (or tailwind) of 30 mph here.
Daily driver 1996 XJ. https://www.google.com/search?q=cher...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg
Steel 7/8" tube. 65 pounds. Gutter mount. $300 delivered, bare steel.
I use it for all kinds of stuff, camp shower (PVC pipe), mud ramps, hi lift base, fishing poles, surfboards, canopy poles, hi-lift bar.
Made a crude wind-fairing for it. Definitely helps with wind noise, I often have a headwind (or tailwind) of 30 mph here.
Daily driver 1996 XJ. https://www.google.com/search?q=cher...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg
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From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Here is mine a homemade one with light tabs welded on the front and rear.
Here it is mounted.
Rear Backup/Work Light
You could weld tabs on any carrier to match your needs.
Here it is mounted.
Rear Backup/Work Light
You could weld tabs on any carrier to match your needs.
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I have Nates4x4.com rack 48" x 72". remove center section for 48" x 48". Steel 7/8" tube. 65 pounds. Gutter mount. $300 delivered, bare steel. I use it for all kinds of stuff, camp shower (PVC pipe), mud ramps, hi lift base, fishing poles, surfboards, canopy poles, hi-lift bar. Made a crude wind-fairing for it. Definitely helps with wind noise, I often have a headwind (or tailwind) of 30 mph here. Daily driver 1996 XJ. https://www.google.com/search?q=cher...ed=0CAcQ_AUoAg
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From: Purcellville, Virginia
Year: '95
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
They're not my thing, but the ones that cover the entire roof area look the best and I'm sure provide lots of storage space. That said, I absolutely HATE seeing spare tires mounted up there. Annoys the hell out of me for some reason. Like it's not practical to have to wrestle this heavy *** tire down off the roof, and it makes your rig top-heavy.
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They're not my thing, but the ones that cover the entire roof area look the best and I'm sure provide lots of storage space. That said, I absolutely HATE seeing spare tires mounted up there. Annoys the hell out of me for some reason. Like it's not practical to have to wrestle this heavy *** tire down off the roof, and it makes your rig top-heavy.
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Regarding wheel weight on the roof, I run 31" tires and lightweight 'Ravine' wheels. But a 33" on a steelie would cause a hernia I'm sure.
I usually do not carry it but since we have no trees or rocks, the spare tire is part of a self-recovery kit as a 'sand anchor'. Bury it with a looped strap and you can winch from it.
I usually do not carry it but since we have no trees or rocks, the spare tire is part of a self-recovery kit as a 'sand anchor'. Bury it with a looped strap and you can winch from it.
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From: DE
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
This is the one I was referring to
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/li...f-rack-201551/
I like the idea of keeping it low profile but, I am not sure I would do the light cut outs.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/li...f-rack-201551/
I like the idea of keeping it low profile but, I am not sure I would do the light cut outs.
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Nates4x4 rack is 4" tall. I modified the gutter mounts so the rack sits on the factory roof-rails on rubber bumpers, and only has 1/2" of clearance to sheetmetal roof.
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