Walmart roof rack
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Walmart roof rack
As a college student I have very limited financial play budget. Is it wrong of me to get a little roof rack from Walmart? I want one with gutter mounts and the full nine yards it's just too expensive. Thoughts?
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I think the one from Walmart is too small. It won't really be useful. Save funds up for a good one or just modify something else that's more important.
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Buy some gutter mounts from JCR or wherever and go check out your local junk yards. I see quite a few nice racks around here in there. Then just weld them on after measuring for fitment. (or if you cant, you have to know someone who can)
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I've been running this one for years. Its held up pretty well, since it was cheapest I could find at the time . Its not gutter mount, it uses the factory roof bars, but still works if your looking for a cheap rack.
http://www.discountramps.com/roof-lu.../p/RBC-6245HD/
http://www.discountramps.com/roof-lu.../p/RBC-6245HD/
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The walmart one is a bit on the small side but not a bad deal. If you really want a rack that is a decent size and in your budget keep an eye on craigslist and other online selling sites. You can find some decent deals there if you're patient. There are also a lot of local facebook offroad groups out there that buy, sell and trade all kinds of parts.
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My buddy recently bought a rack from Walmart for $100 and put it on his zj. It's alright. It's just big enough to fit a spare tire. He mounted some lights and a shovel on it. I wouldn't spent $100 on it though.
X2 on getting some gutter mounts and making your own.
X2 on getting some gutter mounts and making your own.
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here's one at the website JMM posted. "only" 55" but also only $80 with super high tech aerodynamic fairing
http://www.discountramps.com/luggage...p/RB-COMPACTO/
http://www.discountramps.com/luggage...p/RB-COMPACTO/
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