Is there a really a quality Roof Rack out there?
08-18-2012, 04:01 AM
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Is there a really a quality Roof Rack out there?
So needless to say, when I bought my Hanson rear bumper I was stupid enough not to order one with a tire carrier. Now I need somewhere to mount a 33".
Only place left is on the roof... now my question.. what rack is really worth $550+ bucks???
I don't mind spending the money on a quality product, I do like to buy the best (most the time).
Is there anything out there really worth the cost?
I've looked at the Garvin Wilderness Systems rack @ $681
The Gobi is ridiculously overpriced @ $1,200
The Cargo Master is $329 - This seems like the best $/quality build so far.
The Warriors & Olympics seem flimsy and cheap - overpriced at $450?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm also not looking to build one.
I will however pay for a well fabricated one locally?
Only place left is on the roof... now my question.. what rack is really worth $550+ bucks???
I don't mind spending the money on a quality product, I do like to buy the best (most the time).
Is there anything out there really worth the cost?
I've looked at the Garvin Wilderness Systems rack @ $681
The Gobi is ridiculously overpriced @ $1,200
The Cargo Master is $329 - This seems like the best $/quality build so far.
The Warriors & Olympics seem flimsy and cheap - overpriced at $450?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm also not looking to build one.
I will however pay for a well fabricated one locally?
08-18-2012, 08:17 AM
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I don't know what your bumper looks like, but consider an option: C4x4 has a tire carrier that is made to bolt on to just about any rear bumper that has flat panels. I'd go that route & keep the center of gravity low on the XJ. I do have a Kargo Master that I'm selling, but I don't think you'd want to ship it to CO.
http://custom4x4fabrication.com/xj_tire_carrier.jpg
http://custom4x4fabrication.com/xj_tire_carrier.jpg
08-19-2012, 04:51 AM
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thanks guys,
as much as i'd like to keep the center of gravity low, i should've gone that route on round one.....
Contact'd b lee - hopefully his trail rack will do the job, - agreed. quality work there.... thanks for the advice.
cheers
as much as i'd like to keep the center of gravity low, i should've gone that route on round one.....
Contact'd b lee - hopefully his trail rack will do the job, - agreed. quality work there.... thanks for the advice.
cheers
08-19-2012, 09:17 AM
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How about Rola roof rack?
$179.95 seem like a good deal to me.
Copied from Blacklimitedxj
Found another one...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/ro...got-one-56067/
$179.95 seem like a good deal to me.
Copied from Blacklimitedxj
Found another one...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/ro...got-one-56067/
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Originally Posted by WhiteSCXJ8
So needless to say, when I bought my Hanson rear bumper I was stupid enough not to order one with a tire carrier. Now I need somewhere to mount a 33".
Only place left is on the roof... now my question.. what rack is really worth $550+ bucks???
I don't mind spending the money on a quality product, I do like to buy the best (most the time).
Is there anything out there really worth the cost?
I've looked at the Garvin Wilderness Systems rack @ $681
The Gobi is ridiculously overpriced @ $1,200
The Cargo Master is $329 - This seems like the best $/quality build so far.
The Warriors & Olympics seem flimsy and cheap - overpriced at $450?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm also not looking to build one.
I will however pay for a well fabricated one locally?
Only place left is on the roof... now my question.. what rack is really worth $550+ bucks???
I don't mind spending the money on a quality product, I do like to buy the best (most the time).
Is there anything out there really worth the cost?
I've looked at the Garvin Wilderness Systems rack @ $681
The Gobi is ridiculously overpriced @ $1,200
The Cargo Master is $329 - This seems like the best $/quality build so far.
The Warriors & Olympics seem flimsy and cheap - overpriced at $450?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'm also not looking to build one.
I will however pay for a well fabricated one locally?
08-20-2012, 02:49 AM
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Thanks for all the input guys,,,
Ordered one from B. lee today - Trail Rack....
Can't wait to get it.
Ordered one from B. lee today - Trail Rack....
Can't wait to get it.
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Originally Posted by WhiteSCXJ8
Thanks for all the input guys,,,
Ordered one from B. lee today - Trail Rack....
Can't wait to get it.
Ordered one from B. lee today - Trail Rack....
Can't wait to get it.
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